Campus News
Who is Candice Raynor?
April 12, 2021
Yvonne Gay
You may know that Candice Raynor is a member of the Africana Studies Department, but did you know that her nickname pays tribute to her great grandmother’s wish? Find out how in this installment of Who Am I?
This Week in Photos: Spring Semester Begins
February 12, 2021
Yvonne Gay
Outdoor activities, live-streamed concerts, and socially distanced classes are underway for the spring semester.
Teaching in the New Normal: The Study of Medieval Medical Manuscripts in the Time of COVID-19
July 16, 2020
Communications Staff
In this series, we're sharing stories from faculty on how they are navigating this new normal. Professor of Classics Ben Lee describes a group's conduct collaborative research on pre-modern medical history.
Creative Writing Program Founder Stuart Friebert Dies
July 1, 2020
Communications Staff
The poet, translator, and emeritus professor died on June 23, 2020.
Teaching in the New Normal: Epics, Puppets and Music with Jennifer Fraser
June 1, 2020
Communications Staff
Fraser shares how students successfully transformed what would have been an in-person final project into a highly creative, socially-distanced version.
2018-2019 Excellence in Teaching Award Winners
May 22, 2020
Office of Communications
Six faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences and the Conservatory of Music received Excellence in Teaching Awards for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Teaching in the New Normal: Professor Drew Wilburn
April 14, 2020
Communications Staff
These days, the classroom has taken on new meaning for both faculty and students at Oberlin. In this edition of Teaching in the New Normal, Wilburn explains how an activity in one of his courses took on new meaning during this time of transition.
Arriving in Fall 2020: New Tool to Enhance Students’ Academic Journey
December 11, 2019
Engage Communications
In fall 2020, the college will launch new software that will be used to communicate and manage connectivity with students. The software platform, Engage, is a communication and relationship management tool that will improve the student experience with academic advising, support student academic success, and make communications between students and the college more efficient and effective.
Emeritus Professor Albert J. McQueen Dies
May 30, 2019
Communications Staff
The emeritus professor of sociology passed away on May 22, 2019. He was 91 years old.
Oberlin College Receives Grant Supporting the Oberlin Sanctuary Project
May 28, 2019
Hillary Hempstead
A $10,000 grant will fund exploration of Oberlin College and the City of Oberlin’s shared commitment to providing a safe place for humanity to live, learn, and work.