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Awards and Honors
Throughout the year, Oberlin faculty, students, and alumni compete for scholarships and fellowships that reward high achievement in disciplines across the board. From STEM fields to musical performance to social activism, Obies see their hard work, dedication, and talent recognized and supported by the most prestigious foundations and organizations in higher education.
A passion for languages and education is why Oberlin is consistently ranked as one of the top producers of Fulbright scholars among undergraduate institutions. The Fulbright fellowship and many others can take projects and research to the next level, allow for travel opportunities and exposure to cultures around the world, and enable Obies to put their education to use by helping those in need.
Historian Jennifer L. Morgan ’86 Wins MacArthur Fellowship
Specialist in early American slavery has earned acclaim for extensive research and writing on the subject.
Bryan Parkhurst Earns Excellence in Teaching Honors
May 17, 2023
Music theory professor contributed to key revisions to the conservatory curriculum.
Dang Thai Son Earns Excellence in Teaching Honors
May 17, 2023
Piano professor’s legacy carries forward in new generation of standout performers.
Survivor Mentality
May 16, 2023
Emma Hart traverses the globe to stem the tide of gender-based violence.
Paintbrush Empowerment
May 15, 2023
Mufalo Mufalo devotes the summer to empowerment through art across his native Africa.
Rhiannon Giddens ’00 Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Music
May 12, 2023
Singer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer honored for the historical opera Omar.
Toiling in the Margins
May 8, 2023
Watson Fellow Alli Roshni guards underserved populations from illness.
Jamie Overstreet Earns YB Staff Award for 2023
April 26, 2023
Program coordinator for studio art and art history hailed for orchestrating the success of both departments.
Richard Powers to Deliver Commencement Address to Class of 2023
April 17, 2023
Prolific, Pulitzer Prize-winning author celebrated for his thoughtful explorations of humanity’s place in the world.
Oberlin Students Shine in Theater Design Competition
March 29, 2023
Proposed renovations to Hall Auditorium top submissions from graduate school programs.
Spring Performances Slated for Winners Named in Oberlin’s Concerto Competition
March 29, 2023
Each fall, Oberlin Conservatory seniors have the opportunity to compete in the annual Concerto Competition, with the top four winners featured in the spring as soloists with the Oberlin orchestras.
Johnnetta B. Cole ’57 Honored by National Endowment for the Humanities
March 22, 2023
Anthropologist and educator celebrated by President Biden in White House ceremony.
Six Faculty Receive 2021-2022 Excellence in Teaching Honors
March 14, 2023
The annual award recognizes outstanding teaching accomplishments within the College of Arts and Sciences and the Conservatory of Music.
