News
Like Only Oberlin Can
March 30, 2021
Charlotte Maskelony '21
Conservatory students reflect on a remarkable fall semester—and stay vigilant through the spring.
Campus Compact names Iesha Phillips ’22 a Newman Civic Fellow
March 24, 2021
Jane Hobson '22
Iesha-LaShay Phillips, a third-year Africana studies and law and society double-major, has been awarded the Campus Compact 2021 Newman Civic Fellowship after being nominated through the Bonner Center for Community-Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Research.
Expressing Vulnerability Through Music
March 24, 2021
Yvonne Gay
A few months ago, Özüm Pamukçu ’23 explored her ability to become fully vulnerable. Her journey led to the production of two original songs and a thirst for more.
Andrea McAlister Named Yamaha Master Educator
March 23, 2021
Erich Burnett
Oberlin keyboard pedagogy professor among select group chosen in program’s inaugural year.
Where Heart and Mind Meet
March 23, 2021
Erich Burnett
Annemarie Schubert ’21 chose Oberlin for violin and neuroscience. Then early music chose her.
Iesha-LaShay Phillips ’22 Awarded Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship to Study Abroad in Dublin
March 22, 2021
Scott Wargo
A law and society and Africana studies double major, Iesha-LaShay Phillips is one of 14 student leaders from across the country selected to participate in a summer study abroad program focused on leadership, intercultural communication, and social justice as a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow.
Emeritus Professor of Physics Dan Stinebring at the Forefront of Gravitational Wave Research
March 19, 2021
Jane Hobson ’22
A senior member of the of the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves, Emeritus Professor of Physics Dan Stinebring studies how gravitational waves affect the universe and our Earth. Jakob Faber ’21 and Hengrui Zhu ’21 have been working alongside of Stinebring, which has provided them with opportunities to attend international conferences and listen to scientists from around the world.
Condemning Anti-Asian Racism and Violence
March 18, 2021
Office of the President
We stand in solidarity with Asian and Asian American students, staff, faculty, and all other community members who have been impacted by recent violent attacks and racial injustice.
The Hectic and Gratifying Life of a CNN Producer
March 17, 2021
Yvonne Gay
Matthew Kendrick’s passion for shooting and editing video led to a position as an associate producer with CNN political commentator Fareed Zakaria. Today, he reflects on his experiences and offers advice to students who have hopes of working in the broadcast journalism industry.
Nissa Berle ’24 Among First Women Eagle Scouts
March 15, 2021
Kyra McConnell ’22
For the first time since the founding of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in 1910, the formation of female troops was granted, allowing women access to the Eagle Scout Award. Nissa Berle ’24 recently became one of the first women Eagle Scouts along with nearly 1,000 young women across the country.