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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.
Andrea McAlister Named Yamaha Master Educator
March 23, 2021
Oberlin keyboard pedagogy professor among select group chosen in program’s inaugural year.
Iesha-LaShay Phillips ’22 Awarded Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship to Study Abroad in Dublin
March 22, 2021
A law and society and Africana studies double major, Iesha-LaShay Phillips is one of 14 student leaders from across the country selected to participate in a summer study abroad program focused on leadership, intercultural communication, and social justice as a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow.
Oberlin Alumni Win Grammys at 63rd Annual Awards Ceremony
March 15, 2021
Winners of this year's Grammy Awards include 10 Oberlin Conservatory alumni across five different classical music categories.
Oberlin College is 4th Among Baccalaureate Institutions for Fulbright Scholars in 2020-21
February 22, 2021
For the 12th consecutive year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized Oberlin College on its list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most Fulbright students.
Robin Beth Schaer Receives $25,000 Fellowship in Poetry from the National Endowment for the Arts
February 8, 2021
Schaer will use the award to work on a new collection of poetry.
Oberlin Vocalists Rise to the Top
January 15, 2021
First-year students secure top prizes in national and regional competitions.
Shari Rabin Awarded Research Fellowship from National Endowment for the Humanities
January 7, 2021
Rabin is conducting research that will lead to a book on the history of Jews in the U.S. South.
Megan Kaes Long Named ‘‘Emerging Scholar’’ by Society for Music Theory
November 24, 2020
Honor recognizes Oberlin music theory professor’s extensive study of late-16th-century music.
Steve Parker ’02 Awarded Rome Prize for 2020-21
August 7, 2020
Musician and educator to focus on creation of sound sculptures and wearable listening devices.
Maame Kwaaba Stephens ’01 Selected for Eisenhower Fellowship
August 4, 2020
The fellowship program connects accomplished leaders from various sectors with networking and professional development opportunities.
Hayley Segall ’20 Awarded Jacobs Prize for the Study of Religion
July 28, 2020
The prize recognizes one graduating religion major with a $25,000 award.
Ilana Ascher Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Germany
July 15, 2020
While teaching abroad, the 2019 graduate hopes to become involved in community building and environmentalism.