Campus News
Oberlin Community Mourns the Loss of Retired Professor Daune Mahy
Conservatory Communications
A beloved professor of voice for 39 years, Mahy is remembered as an exceptional teacher and dedicated mentor.

Robert W. Fuller ’56, 10th President of Oberlin College, Dies at 88
Office of Communications
Robert “Bob” Works Fuller ’56, the 10th president of Oberlin College, died July 15, 2025, in Berkeley, California.

Larry Shinn, Former Danforth Professor of Religion, Dies at 83
Communications Staff
Popular faculty member taught at Oberlin from 1970 to 1984.

Heidi Scott ’23, Talented Scientist, Athlete, and Musician, Dies at 27
Communications Staff
Biology alum was pursuing graduate studies in virology at Queen’s University.

Longman Professor Emeritus of English and Creative Writing David Young Dies at 88
Office of Communications
Longman Professor Emeritus of English and Creative Writing David Young died on Saturday, May 3. He was 88.
An esteemed poet, translator, editor, and scholar, Young taught at Oberlin between 1961

Oberlin to Launch Online Bookstore, Reenvisioned Campus Shop
Office of Communications
Modernized approach offers simplified ordering of course materials and emphasizes high-quality Oberlin merchandise—in a welcoming space at the heart of campus.

Oberlin Conservatory Community Mourns the Loss of Retired Professor Randolph Coleman
Conservatory Communications Staff
Coleman left a lasting legacy in the Conservatory, having created the two-year module program in composition that shaped how students learned for 20 years. He served as chair of the Composition

Tina Zwegat Receives 2025 YB Staff Award for Extraordinary Service
Office of Communications
A devoted employee since 1987, Tina Zwegat was honored with the YB Staff Award for Extraordinary Service at the annual spring appreciation celebration for faculty and staff, held April 29 at the

Oberlin Conservatory Community Mourns the Loss of Retired Professor Monique Duphil
Conservatory Communications Staff
Monique Duphil, who spent more than 30 years as a member of Oberlin Conservatory’s piano faculty, has passed away. Duphil is remembered by colleagues for her contributions to the piano program and by

Nominate Candidates for 2025 Distinguished Service Award
Communications Staff
All nominations must be submitted by November 18.
