News
From Double Major to Law School: Emily Kelly-Olsen ’19
July 22, 2020
Jaimie Yue '22
A student athlete, Kelly-Olsen discovered her passion for politics and East Asian studies at Oberlin. She is currently a student at University of Michigan Law School and working as an associate at a law firm in her hometown of Portland, Oregon.
![Woman smiling.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/from_double_major_to_law_school-_emily_kelly-olsen.png?itok=yWiMXhQg)
Verona Quartet to Hold 2020-21 Oberlin Residency
July 17, 2020
Erich Burnett
Winner of Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award, rising ensemble will mentor college musicians through lessons, chamber music, and more.
![four musicians holding their string instruments](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/verona_quartet_for_web.jpg?itok=0X3jnG_w)
Ilana Ascher Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Germany
July 15, 2020
Hillary Hempstead
While teaching abroad, the 2019 graduate hopes to become involved in community building and environmentalism.
![Ilana Ascher standing on porch wearing flowered pants and yellow shirt.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/ilana-ascher.jpg?itok=DaThJfZH)
Ryan Anthony, Trumpet Prodigy and Former Oberlin Faculty, Dies at 51
July 14, 2020
Erich Burnett
Electrifying performer appeared with major orchestras across America.
![smiling trumpet player](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/ryan_anthony_credit_reve_arts_management.jpg?itok=F6Fcay8Q)
Taking Her Time: Master of Art History Candidate Michelle Fikrig ’18
July 7, 2020
Jaimie Yue '22
Fikrig is carving a niche by incorporating themes of reproductive and queer rights advocacy into art historical research.
![Michelle Fikrig in front of a blue background with tree branches.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/filkrig.png?itok=fCRX4aUI)
Confidence in Research: Morgan Thomas ’19
July 1, 2020
Jaimie Yue '22
Thomas credits the mentorship and scientific training she received in the lab of Associate Professor of Neuroscience Gunnar Kwakye.
![Woman standing in front of tile-covered wall.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/confidence_in_research.png?itok=xLLAOt5E)
Community Music School Student Appears on NPR’s "From the Top"
June 29, 2020
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Raised in Oberlin, 18-year-old violist performs with Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra.
![female violist performing](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/natalie_brennecke_2.jpg?itok=U0x0F7MM)
Katherine Jolly Leads Conversation on the Spiritual as an American Genre
June 26, 2020
Hillary Hempstead
In a discussion produced by SongFest, four internationally renowned opera singers shared their thoughts on the spiritual as an American genre in the classical vocal world.
![headshot of Katherine Jolly, searing a grey turtleneck shirt.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/katherine-jolly-news.jpg?itok=bEqeVg-A)
Beyond Economics: Federico Consuegra ’18
June 24, 2020
Jaimie Yue '22
As a mergers and acquisitions analyst, Consuegra is using the breadth of liberal arts education to set himself apart from his peers.
![Federico Consuegra '18 Man standing in front of trees.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/federico_conseugra.png?itok=T2RtYDq1)
Summer at Oberlin: Home Edition
June 17, 2020
Erich Burnett
The conservatory’s popular summer programs experience a virtual reset for 2020.
![front entrance of Bibbins Hall in summer](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/bibbins_hall_in_summer_by_bryan_rubin_18.jpg?itok=PgpfIazE)