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Class of 2015, Get Ready to Celebrate!

Communications Staff

Graduating seniors are encouraged to celebrate their time at Oberlin by participating in an array of Senior Week events taking place Sunday, May 17, through Friday, May 22.

President’s Desk Q&A: Susan Pavlus, Katie Hayes on Ninde Scholars

Marvin Krislov

With Commencement a little more than a week away, I sat down with Susan Pavlus and Katie Hayes of the Bonner Center for Service and Learning to discuss the Ninde Scholars Program. A video about the program was selected as the winner of First Lady Michelle Obama’s national Near-Peer Mentoring Challenge and is the reason Mrs. Obama will address the Class of 2015 at its Commencement ceremony.

Oberlin's president, Marvin Krislov

Update on Financial Accessibility and Affordability

Office of Finance and Administration

Given the decision to increase tuition at Oberlin College and Conservatory by 3.9 percent for the 2015-2016 academic year, we continue to update and engage the community in a discussion of our shared concerns about the affordability of an Oberlin education and our commitment to socioeconomic diversity.

Update on Financial Aid for the 2015-2016 Academic Year

Office of Financial Aid

Oberlin’s Office of Financial Aid continues to be committed to providing all eligible students with guidance and counseling on how to apply for all forms of financial aid in order to pay a portion of Oberlin costs.

Faculty and Staff Recognized for Years of Service

Lisa Gulasy

On behalf of the entire Oberlin College and Conservatory community, President Marvin Krislov recognized 43 faculty and staff members who have served the college for 25 years or more at the annual