News Releases
Statement on Rescinding Honorary Degree
December 16, 2015
Communications Staff
The Oberlin College Board of Trustees statement on Bill Cosby.
Oberlin Ensembles to Perform in Chicago January 29-30
December 1, 2015
Erich Burnett
150th anniversary celebration includes Oberlin debuts at Symphony Center and Roosevelt University's Ganz Hall.
![The Oberlin Orchestra](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/orchestra_teaser_resized_0.jpg?itok=ZzWtn6ko)
Oberlin Student Mitchell Herrmann Named a Marshall Scholar
November 30, 2015
Kasey Cheydleur
Prestigious honor will support two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom following completion of a double degree.
![Marshall Scholarship graphic](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/marshall_3.jpg?itok=uFtw_p4C)
82 Oberlin Pianists to Perform Over Two Days December 5, 6
November 24, 2015
Daniel Hautzinger
Celebration of the conservatory’s 150th anniversary to feature 70 student pianists as well as faculty past and present.
![Piano in Warner Concert Hall](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rs30445_bmg-001-lpr_0.jpg?itok=WwDSZFLb)
Professor George Sakakeeny Celebrates New CD on Oberlin Music
November 16, 2015
Erich Burnett
Full moon in the city features four modern compositions for solo bassoon, with support from three Oberlin student ensembles.
![](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/sakakeeeny_pic1_teaser_0.jpg?itok=ZbK0maPe)
Bass-Baritone Eric Owens to Perform in Oberlin November 21
November 13, 2015
Daniel Hautzinger
Recital and master class made possible by students of the Black Musicians Guild.
![](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/eric_owens_-_audition_headshot_-_credit_dario_acosta_3.jpg?itok=vYAWOVxI)
Lucretia Opera Augmented by Related Programs November 11, 12
November 5, 2015
Faith Roberts
Subjects include Lucretia 's modern-day relevance and the often tragic role of women throughout the history of art and literature.
![The Rape of Lucretia poster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/screen_shot_2015-10-27_at_10.19.24_am_3.png?itok=IqmYaxbS)
Elyzabeth Holford Named Director of Entrepreneurship
October 30, 2015
Communications Staff
Elyzabeth Holford will provide leadership and vision for the development of all entrepreneurship activities, including LaunchU and the Creativity & Leadership program.
Oberlin Welcomes Violinist Christian Tetzlaff October 30
October 19, 2015
Erich Burnett
Artist Recital Series program to feature solo violin works by Ysayë, Bach, Bartók, and Kurtág. Student tickets just $10.
![Christian Tetzlaff](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/tetzlaff_crop_1.jpg?itok=dtGZh0yu)
Piano Professor Peter Takács to Perform at Carnegie Hall
October 7, 2015
Erich Burnett
Preview concert set for October 8 in Oberlin. New York engagements include October 18, November 12, and January 14.
![Peter Takács](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/petertakacs_horiz_0.jpg?itok=zPiFQCgD)