News
Electronic Education
May 12, 2014
Jonathan Jue-Wong
The COMETS media mentoring program is helping the Oberlin students and faculty build technological literacy and put it to a range of uses.
![A COMETS student mentor with students in Mudd Library](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/img_64981_0.jpg?itok=MADWiQIg)
Oberlin to Offer Artist Diploma in Piano Technology
May 12, 2014
By Erich Burnett
Designed in association with Steinway & Sons, the new program will launch in 2014-15.
![A technician works on a piano.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/piano-tech-hands.jpg?itok=Mo3m1SXE)
Thomas Perez is 2014 Commencement Speaker
May 7, 2014
Communications Staff
United States Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez will give this year’s Commencement address.
![](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/lanterns_0.jpg?itok=BFHFlYiA)
Oberlin Student Wins AICUO Art Honors
May 6, 2014
James Helmsworth
Brannon Rockwell-Charland ’14 has been recognized by the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio for her excellence in visual art.
![](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/brannonrockwell-charland-018_0.jpg?itok=jkK3VX9K)
An Open Book
May 6, 2014
Amanda Nagy
Noa Fleischaker is developing a series of children's books to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
![Rachel Manning](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/noafleischaker-018_0.jpg?itok=Re6lCn12)
Oberlin is Top Fulbright Producer
May 5, 2014
Amanda Nagy
The college stays competitive with its strength in foreign language studies, teaching opportunities, and study abroad experiences.
![Fulbright logo](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/fulbright_logoresized_0.jpg?itok=6Oz7KuY0)
Bridging Generations in Oberlin
May 2, 2014
Phoebe Hammer
When Oberlin students work with residents of the Kendal at Oberlin retirement community, it's an experience that benefits both communities.
![Emilia Varrone ’16 building a puzzle with Kendal residents](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/20140427_154517_0.jpg?itok=m7kRCDdv)
Reach for the Top
May 1, 2014
Veronika Edwards
Oberlin students are taking their passions to new heights by participating in regional rock climbing competitions.
![](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/60427_4535627264061_92614678_n_0.jpg?itok=hPwGZPiC)
The Literary Life
April 28, 2014
Amanda Nagy
Junior Emma Eisenberg has been awarded a Beinecke Scholarship in support of her planned graduate studies in humanities.
![](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/emmaeisenberg-crop_0.jpg?itok=klJpf12l)
Hollings Scholar Announced
April 28, 2014
Amanda Nagy
Geology major Kathryn Hobart awarded the Hollings Scholarship for NOAA-related science research.
![Kathryn Hobart](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/kathrynhobart-crop_0.jpg?itok=Abz5BG7H)