Campus News
Thank you, Oberlin
June 22, 2017
Marvin Krislov
It is hard to believe this will be my final "President’s Desk" column. But in August, I will become president of Pace University in New York. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your president.
Celebrating President Marvin Krislov
May 24, 2017
Communications Staff
After a decade of leadership, Marvin Krislov will step down as the 14th president of Oberlin College and Conservatory on June 30, 2017.
Twenty-seven Obies Garner Awards
May 24, 2017
Communications Staff
Twenty-seven Oberlin students received scholarships and fellowships during the 2016-2017 academic year in fields ranging from language study to musical performance to STEM research.
Go Forth
May 23, 2017
Communications Staff
Seven hundred graduates took part in commencement exercises during a sunny morning on Monday, May 22. Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, was the speaker for the college’s...
Donica Thomas Varner To Serve as Interim General Counsel and Secretary
May 19, 2017
Communications Staff
Varner will begin her appointment on June 5 in order to ensure a systematic transition of duties.
Forrest Rose Honored with YB Staff Award
May 18, 2017
Hillary Hempstead
Forrest Rose, a staff member of nearly eleven years, is the recipient of the Yeworkwha Belachew (YB) Staff Award. This award is given annually to an Oberlin College staff member who has “gone above and beyond in service to the college.”
Cherry Trees Return to Asia House
May 17, 2017
Communications Staff
On a sunny afternoon, student volunteers from Asia House worked with Grounds Services to plant two Kwanzan cherry trees inside the Asia House courtyard. While the yard once boasted cherry trees,...
All in for Oberlin a Great Success
May 16, 2017
Communications Staff
The annual fund team would like to express its sincere gratitude to the entire Oberlin community for their support of All in for Oberlin on April 27, 2017.
Oberlin Food Rescue Helps Fill a Hole in Food Pantry
May 16, 2017
Hillary Hempstead
Each week, Oberlin Food Rescue team members retrieve donated food from area dining locations and deliver it to Oberlin Community Services to help bring prepared meals to those who are food insecure.
Office of Admissions Now Located in Gateway Center
May 11, 2017
Communications Staff
The Office of Admissions has moved from the Carnegie Building to its new home in the Peter B. Lewis Gateway Center on North Main Street and East College Street .