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Oberlin Named Top Producer of Fulbright Students for 2024-25
February 25, 2025
Nineteen Oberlin College and Conservatory students and alumni were awarded Fulbright grants for the 2024-25 academic year, making the college the No. 1 producer of honorees among U.S. undergraduate-only institutions.
Featured Photo
The Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble rehearses for its Winter Term tour, which will take them to Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center on January 21. Here the horn section works with ensemble director Bobby Ferrazza, Professor of Jazz Guitar.
Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97
Recent News
Oberlin Launches Combined BA/BFA in Integrated Arts
February 21, 2025
Five-year path toward two degrees includes focused work in the thriving arts world of nearby Cleveland.
The Fine Art of Chamber Music
February 20, 2025
This April, Distinguished Artists in Residence Sharon Robinson and Jaime Laredo will share their musicianship and artistry with Oberlin Conservatory students in masterclasses, performances, and more.
At Oberlin, success is around every corner
February 11, 2025
When Jesse Cruz ’25 joined the Ashby Business Scholars Program last year, it opened his eyes to a new way of kicking off his career journey.
Series
Theater 2024–25 Season
Opera 2024-25 Season
Artist Recital Series
Faculty and Staff Notes
Gina Pérez Recognized for Writings Covering Immigration
February 20, 2025
Professor of Comparative American Studies Gina Pérez was interviewed by the Elyria Chronicle Telegram for a story about the response of faith communities the new immigration enforcement landscape in Lorain County. Pérez's opinion article “Building a Culture of Mercy, Not a Culture of Fear” was published by the Cleveland Plain Dealer on February 16, and she was featured in an NPR story about what it’s like to take sanctuary in a church. The Jesuit publication America Magazine published a review of her new book Sanctuary People: Faith-Based Organizing in Latina/o Communities (NYU Press, 2024).
Cindy Frantz Featured on Podcast
February 19, 2025
Professor of Psychology and Environmental Studies Cindy Frantz was featured in a February episode of the podcast Climate Change and Happiness, which explores personal aspects of climate change. Frantz discussed her research on people's connectedness to nature and her work on how communities adapt to climate change.
Anna Lordan Leads Workshop with Kyiv’s Center for Civil Liberties
February 12, 2025
Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Anna Lordan led an online workshop with the Nobel Prize-winning Center for Civil Liberties in Kyiv, Ukraine, on the poetry of Victoria Amelina, the writer and war crimes researcher who was killed by a Russian missile attack in June 2023.
In the Spotlight
This section highlights Oberlin students and young alumni. These students share how Oberlin shaped their decision to seek a fellowship or to pursue a particular course of study and subsequent career path. From winning awards and traveling the world to earning advanced degrees in a wide range of disciplines, these students reflect the benefits of an Oberlin education.
Accelerating beyond Oberlin College into a finance career
October 3, 2024
Samantha Gilfond ’25, a double major in math and economics, is excited about her next steps in the finance field as a private equity analyst at Riverside Acceleration Capital in New York City.
Leo Hidy ’23 Receives Prestigious Public Policy Fellowship
August 7, 2024
Comparative American Studies graduate Leo Hidy ’23 will spend nine months as an NYC Urban Fellow in 2024.
Recent Features
Genius at the Intersection
February 20, 2025
Thanks to Oberlin faculty and students, the story of college and conservatory grad Shirley Graham Du Bois ’34 will not be forgotten.
How Virtual Chemistry Can Provide Real-World Solutions
February 3, 2025
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Shuming Chen’s NSF CAREER award funds research and education opportunities for Oberlin students.
Added Value
January 30, 2025
How alums connect with current Obies (and provide mentorship and career experience) via the Internship+ program.
Publications
Oberlin Alumni Magazine
Established in 1904, Oberlin Alumni Magazine is published three times a year by Oberlin’s Office of Communications and distributed to alumni, parents, and friends of Oberlin College.
Oberlin Conservatory Magazine
Oberlin Conservatory magazine is published annually by Oberlin’s Office of Communications in partnership with Oberlin Conservatory of Music. It is distributed to alumni, parents, and friends of Oberlin Conservatory.
Oberlin Photo Stories
Photo credit: Matthew Lester
Discover Oberlin College through the lens of our photographers. Our recurring photo stories offer a glimpse into classrooms, studios, labs, libraries, concert halls, student life on and off campus, and more.