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After Oberlin
What lies ahead for Oberlin graduates? They’ve risen to the challenge of rigorous academics, they’ve pursued their passions and taken advantage of real-world experience, and now they’re ready to forge their own paths.
Follow recent grads as they land in highly coveted positions and career-making internships and graduate programs.
Called to Action
For Menna Demessie '02, meaningful change is more than an aspiration—it’s a profession.
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Cream of the Crop
June 24, 2024
Third-generation dairy farmer Sarah Lyons Chase ’10 is milking to the beat of a different drummer—and thriving in the process.
Secret Sauce
June 13, 2024
Once OSCA’s membership secretary, Maggie Bayless ’77 now helps food entrepreneurs hone their businesses.
The Long and Winding (Entrepreneurial) Road
June 13, 2024
Evelyne White ’04 earned a degree in politics and is now the CEO and cofounder of SixPlus, a startup company that makes it easy for businesses and marketing professionals to source and book private event spaces.
From Oberlin College to Goldman Sachs
May 16, 2024
Anna Silverman ’22 has made a remarkable leap, from Oberlin to the investment banking firm Goldman Sachs.
A Beautiful Mess
January 30, 2024
Omar Hurtado stepped away from math and quickly learned why he missed it.
Happy Return
December 8, 2023
Oberlin was Samia Mansour’s top college choice. Now years removed from her graduation, she chose it all over again.
Tyreek McDole ’23 Wins Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
December 7, 2023
Recent Oberlin Conservatory graduate Tyreek McDole ’23 has won the 2023 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. The award includes a $5,000 cash prize and a one-of-a-kind platform for embarking on a career in the music business.
My Cousin the Comb Jelly
November 15, 2023
The research of Darrin Schultz ’13 deepens our insights into animal evolution.
Change Agent
September 19, 2023
Jesse Kohler’s Oberlin studies led him to become a distinguished voice for trauma-informed advocacy.
In the Path of Disaster
August 28, 2023
Monica Dix travels to a hub of natural calamity to probe its risks and resilience.
All About Balance
July 31, 2023
Christopher Ayoub finds the sweet spot between his love of medicine and research.
‘Rainbow’ Connections
April 21, 2023
Amara Granderson’s visions of Broadway came into focus on the stages of Oberlin.
