News
Happy Return
December 8, 2023
Communications Staff
Oberlin was Samia Mansour’s top college choice. Now years removed from her graduation, she chose it all over again.

My Cousin the Comb Jelly
November 15, 2023
Annie Zaleski
The research of Darrin Schultz ’13 deepens our insights into animal evolution.

The Vagina Dialogues
November 13, 2023
Jeff Hagan ’86
Despite its cheeky name, Tight Lipped has serious plans to address vulvovaginal pain.

Homecoming and Reunion 2023: The Weekend in Pictures
October 16, 2023
Communications Staff
Obie alums spanning generations returned for Homecoming and Reunion at the tail end of September. The gorgeous autumn weekend provided a fitting backdrop for festive celebrations all over campus:...

Going Places
October 11, 2023
Henry Hicks IV ’21
Jasmine Mitchell knew a few things she wanted out of college, though she wasn’t sure how she would get them: She wanted to see the world, and she wanted to make a difference in it.

Aaliyah Bilal ’04 Named National Book Award Finalist
October 9, 2023
Communications Staff
Short-story collection Temple Folk shares reflections of former Nation of Islam members.

Courtney Bryan ’04 Wins Prestigious MacArthur Fellowship
October 4, 2023
Communications Staff
Composer-pianist’s artistry reveals wide-ranging influences, from jazz and gospel to experimental sounds.

Dr. Menna Demessie ’02 Wins Black Music Action Coalition Social Impact Award
September 28, 2023
Office of Communications
On September 21, the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) awarded Dr. Menna Demessie ’02 with the organization’s prestigious Social Impact Award. The honor was one of two major awards the Cleveland-born scholar activist received this week.

Halls of Game Fame
September 26, 2023
Communications Staff
For generations of students, the big game at Oberlin meant big campus spirit too.

Change Agent
September 19, 2023
Tyler Applegate
Jesse Kohler’s Oberlin studies led him to become a distinguished voice for trauma-informed advocacy.
