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Oberlin Opera Theater's Fall 2024 Production of "Cendrillon" Takes us to the Fairylands
October 30, 2024
George Rogers
This fall, the Oberlin Opera Theater is set to transport audiences to a world of enchantment with its production of Jules Massenet's Cendrillon. This beloved opera weaves a tale of love, magic, and transformation.
Oberlin Conservatory Welcomes First Class in Recording Arts and Production
October 23, 2024
Office of Communications
New major offers hands-on opportunities to record in multitude of styles.
Oberlin College and Conservatory Adds 7 New Majors
October 15, 2024
Office of Communications
New programs build on established successes, bolster resources to position graduates for meaningful careers.
Aahil Singh ’26 Turns Inspiration to Action
October 14, 2024
Communications Staff
After being fascinated with the research of Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science Joshua H. Davidson ’12, Aahil Singh ’26 decided to pursue a similar project. As a double major in mathematics and economics with a statistical modeling minor and data science concentration, Aahil appreciates how concepts can cross disciplines. Through Summer Experience Funding, over the summer, he worked on a research paper with Professor Davidson on the subject of transportation.
Longtime Allen Memorial Art Museum Director Andria Derstine Announces Departure
October 14, 2024
Communications Staff
After more than a decade of exemplary leadership, Andria Derstine is leaving her post as the John G. W. Cowles Director of the Allen Memorial Art Museum (AMAM) at Oberlin College
Oberlin College and Conservatory launches $100,000 Midwest Merit Scholarship
October 14, 2024
Communications Staff
Oberlin loves the Midwest, and we couldn’t be prouder of our home state of Ohio and the Midwest region. Much like Oberlin College and Conservatory, the Midwest defies easy definition. We are...
Abby Tejera Rocha ’25 Had an Out-Of-This-World Summer
October 11, 2024
Communications Staff
Abby Tejera Rocha ’25 is a physics and computer science double major, with an astrophysics concentration here at Oberlin. This summer, she took her skills up to Massachusetts to do research at MIT. Here, she discusses what led her there, her innovative project, and where she plans to go next.
Elsa Faulders ’26: Lofty Aspirations, Grounded Principles
October 11, 2024
Communications Staff
A neuroscience major with a concentration in global health , Elsa Faulders ’26 has lofty aspirations. She thanks Oberlin for her grounding principles. Learn more about how she applied these with her internship at the Penn Medicine Biobank through Summer Experience Funding .
Get Down to Business with Cole Tashjian ’25
October 11, 2024
Communications Staff
Cole Tashjian ’25 knew what he wanted when he came to Oberlin College, and got down to business to achieve it. As an economics major with minors in computer science and mathematics, he set himself up well to go into finance. This summer, he interned at Invesco, and used it as a stepping stone to set up his future career. Here, Cole talks about his role and successes.
Kayla Elias ’25 Conducts Research at the Elahi Lab
October 11, 2024
Communications Staff
Kayla Elias ’25 knows exactly what she wants to do after college, and is setting herself up perfectly via her Internship+ program placement at the Elahi Lab at the Friedman Brain Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. At Oberlin, Kayla is on the pre-medical track, majoring in neuroscience and biology . As an aspiring physician-scientist, she is following Dr. Fanny Elahi, who does just that, and is learning how Dr. Elahi balances research and clinic work.