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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.
The Power of Thinking Local
With Beak Restaurant, Renee Jakaitis Trafton ’07 is transforming the dining scene in Sitka, Alaska.
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History Major to Curatorial Assistant: Ava Prince ’18
March 12, 2019
Ava Prince ’18 is exploring her dual passions for art and outreach in her position as curatorial assistant in the education department at the Allen Memorial Art Museum.
Art for Social Impact: Thanisa Durongkaveroj ’18
March 11, 2019
Thanisa Durongkaveroj ’18 is taking an interdisciplinary artistic approach to social impact.
Environmental Studies to Marketing: Natalia Garcia ’17
March 5, 2019
An environmental studies graduate, Natalia Garcia ’17 is working as a marketing associate at SmartSign.
Culture Writing with Sophie Kemp ’18
February 18, 2019
After graduating as a French and comparative literature double major, Sophie Kemp ’18 has been working at Pitchfork to kick-start her interests in culture writing.
A Creative Approach to Journalism: Luke Fortney ’18
January 30, 2019
Luke Fortney ’18 has landed a prestigious year-long fellowship at the Atlantic. Now, he is working his way toward a career in journalism with a fresh perspective.
A Career in Theater: Arif Silverman ’15
January 23, 2019
Arif Silverman ’15 is building himself a sustainable career in the arts.
Tenor Nicholas Music '18 Returns to the Oberlin Spotlight
January 14, 2019
Graduate student to sing solo role in New York City tour performance of Stavinsky's Les Noce s.
A Singer Gets Philosophical
January 14, 2019
Double-degree mezzo-soprano Perri di Christina '16 looks back on her Oberlin years and ahead to a special reunion.
Senior Sendoff—New York City Edition
January 11, 2019
Baritone Kyle Miller '19 concludes his Oberlin career with a Stravinsky solo at Carnegie Hall.
From Oberlin to Colombia: Dylan Mehri ’18
December 21, 2018
A politics and Hispanic studies double major at Oberlin, Dylan Mehri ’18 is working for Niñas Sin Miedo, a nonprofit in Bogotá, Colombia.
Enlivening Politics: Ziya Smallens ’16
December 11, 2018
As an associate at West Wing Writers, Ziya Smallens ’16 is bringing a fresh perspective to political communications.
Teaching and Researching as a Learning Experience
December 10, 2018
Nathaniel Wehr ’16 is studying environmental management through classroom instruction and fieldwork.