News
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents “Il Matrimonio Segreto” March 24-27
March 4, 2022
Erich Burnett
Cimarosa’s “Secret Marriage” influenced generations of Italian comedies that followed.
Oberlin Named Top Fulbright Producer for 2021-2022
March 2, 2022
Scott Wargo
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized Oberlin College for the 13th consecutive year as a Top Producer of Fulbright Students. Oberlin is fifth among baccalaureate institutions, sending nine scholars to study abroad during the 2021-2022 academic year
Geology Research Team Joins Winter Campaign to Study the Great Lakes
February 21, 2022
Scott Wargo
Assistant Professor of Geology Rachel Eveleth is collaborating with scientists from more than a dozen universities in the Winter Grab, a first-of-its-kind research initiative to better understand the ecology of the Great Lakes. One of the world’s largest surface freshwater ecosystems, the Great Lakes account for 84 percent of North America's surface fresh water and about 21 percent of the world's supply of surface fresh water.
Oberlin Presents Black History Month Events through March
February 21, 2022
Conservatory Communications
Oberlin’s celebration of Black History Month begins this week and continues through the month of March with a wide range of public events. Together, these programs honor the theme "Black...
$1.6M Gift Supports Endowed Fellowship in Jazz History at Oberlin Conservatory
February 16, 2022
Erich Burnett
New role made possible by James R. ’58 and Susan Neumann.
Cooper Competition for Violin Returns to Oberlin in August 2022
February 14, 2022
Erich Burnett
The Thomas and Evon Cooper International Competition, which brings some of the world’s most talented young musicians to the campus of Oberlin College and Conservatory every summer, returns in...
Oberlin Conservatory Global Offers Spring Slate of Virtual Music Programs
February 3, 2022
Erich Burnett
Online platform for lifelong learners includes courses on historical performance, music appreciation, and self-employment in the arts.
Oberlin Establishes Minor in African American Music
February 1, 2022
Erich Burnett
Interdisciplinary course of study available to all students in the college and conservatory.
2021: A Year in Photos
January 31, 2022
Yvonne Gay and Arisa Williams
In this special year-in-review photo series we look back at how the campus continued to adjust to change during the pandemic, as it launched new programs and kept old traditions alive.
Mathilda Edge Named to Oberlin Conservatory Voice Faculty
January 28, 2022
Erich Burnett
Soprano performer and educator arrives from the stage of Lyric Opera of Chicago.