Oberlin Alumni Magazine
London Calling
March 13, 2025
Tracy Chevalier ’84
For Tracy Chevalier ’84, the Oberlin-In-London program was a magical, intense period of cultural and intellectual stimulation. As the beloved study-away experience celebrates 50 years, the New York Times best-selling author looks back on the semester she spent studying and living in London.

Voices Carry
March 13, 2025
Annie Zaleski
Grammy-certified vocalist and viola da gamba player Ari Mason ’14 finds her niche in video games, films, and a vocal library.

A Banner Held High
February 26, 2025
Rebekkah Rubin ’13
In 2018, Oberlin College named its main library after civil rights leader Mary Church Terrell, Class of 1884.

Genius at the Intersection
February 20, 2025
Rebekkah Rubin ’13
Thanks to Oberlin faculty and students, the story of college and conservatory grad Shirley Graham Du Bois ’34 will not be forgotten.

Mister Rogers' Neighbor
February 13, 2025
Kate Mooney ’08
A memoir from Francois Clemmons ’67 recalls his time with the children’s television icon.

How Virtual Chemistry Can Provide Real-World Solutions
February 3, 2025
Jen DeMoss
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Shuming Chen’s NSF CAREER award funds research and education opportunities for Oberlin students.

Added Value
January 30, 2025
Annie Zaleski
How alums connect with current Obies (and provide mentorship and career experience) via the Internship+ program.

Good For the Soul
January 28, 2025
Hanna Raskin ’98
The Boston kosher restaurant Lehrhaus offers award-winning food amid a brain-nourishing atmosphere.

Leader of Men
January 28, 2025
Walter Thomas-Patterson ’25
Two hundred years after his birth, Oberlin’s first Black graduate, George Boyer Vashon, is receiving his due as a civil rights and higher education pioneer.

Taking Care of Business
January 13, 2025
Rachel Abbey McCafferty
Oberlin’s new business major blends liberal arts values with the practical skills students need to launch a successful career on their own terms.
