News
Renewed Energy
August 7, 2014
Amanda Nagy
As the new director of the Oberlin Project, Sean Hayes envisions a more prosperous and sustainable community.
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.
Our Shared History
March 10, 2014
Amanda Nagy
A group of students teamed up to create the History Lessons Project, a public story sharing effort and art installation that coincided with the recent convocation talk by United States Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey.
Oberlin Names New Hotel and Conference Center in Honor of Peter B. Lewis
February 25, 2014
Communications Staff
Oberlin College will soon construct a state-of-the-art hotel, restaurant, and conference center that will be named in honor of Peter B. Lewis, the late philanthropist and chairman of Progressive Insurance Company.
Filmed on Location
July 15, 2013
Amanda Nagy
The Apollo Outreach Initiative brings filmmaking to the community.
Chalk Walk 2013
June 24, 2013
Communications Staff
Oberlin’s eighth annual Chalk Walk left downtown’s sidewalks adorned with kaleidoscopic, albeit temporary, works of art.
Proclaiming Freedom
June 17, 2013
Communications Staff
Oberlin's annual Juneteenth festival featured food, music, arts, crafts, and more.
Professional Theater for Free
June 3, 2013
Liv Combe
Orsino (Tip Scarry ’11) and Viola (Heather Harvey ’11) in the Oberlin Summer Theater Festival's production of Twelfth Night. The season continues through August 3.
Environmental Engagement Goes Community Wide
March 15, 2013
Erich Burnett
A groundbreaking collaboration between campus and city, the Bioregional Dashboard is a user friendly way to provide feedback on energy and water usage across the community and foster environmentally engaged citizens.
Girls in Motion Creates Support Network
February 11, 2013
Elizabeth Kuhr
An after-school mentorship program teaches middle school girls how to dance, write, create, and, most importantly, be themselves.