News
Jennifer Fraser Receives Grant from the National Endowment of Humanities
May 21, 2020
Amanda Nagy
The summer stipend award will support Fraser’s ethnomusicology research and interactive digital humanities project.
![Jennifer Fraser Woman smiling with arms crossed.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/jenniferfraserexport4t2a0118.jpg?itok=UDAgyC18)
Oberlin Marks 2020 Commencement Weekend with Virtual Celebrations
May 21, 2020
Amanda Nagy
The extraordinary challenges of COVID-19 called for creative planning to send off graduates in a meaningful way.
![Two people hugging.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/graduation_hugs1.png?itok=9bFvfQt4)
Those Who Can, Teach
May 20, 2020
Erich Burnett
Rania Adamczyk ’20 plots a course for India through a Fulbright teaching assistantship.
![double degree student Rania Adamczyk.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/05.05.2020_rania_adamczyk.jpg?itok=hWtgkGsw)
Kaitlyn Tonra ’19 Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
May 19, 2020
Amanda Nagy
In addition to receiving a three-year annual stipend, fellows share in the prestige and opportunities that become available when they are selected.
![Kaitlyn Tonra ’19 Woman smiling on a boat.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/ppic-kaitlyn_tonra.png?itok=9H5eYXst)
How Organs Become Vital
May 18, 2020
Erich Burnett
International travel—and Oberlin opportunities—proved pivotal for Fulbright Finalist Celina Kobetitsch ’18.
![organist and pianist Celina Kobetitsch.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/celina_kobetitsch_photo_copy.jpg?itok=KuqdLaRq)
A Flutist’s French Connection
May 15, 2020
Erich Burnett
Fulbright honor for Karisma Palmore ’20 supports international music studies and language research.
![Fulbrith student Karisma Palmore.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/karisma_palmore.jpg?itok=O71sEMDm)
Former Organ Curator John Leek Dies at 90
May 15, 2020
Erich Burnett
Immigrant craftsman cared for Oberlin’s renowned collection, launched his own company.
![former organ curator John Leek](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/john_leek_for_web.jpg?itok=CqHX9fc7)
Mental Health Research Assistant: Ify Ezimora ’19
May 15, 2020
Jaimie Yue '22
Ezimora is applying the professional experience she gained as a double major in psychology and environmental studies as well as her roles as a student treasurer and cochair of the Student Finance Committee.
![back woman sitting on a chair.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/ify_ezimora.png?itok=06uGFyGp)
Rainie Heck Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
May 14, 2020
Amanda Nagy
In addition to receiving a three-year annual stipend, fellows share in the prestige and opportunities that become available when they are selected.
![Rainie Heck '20 Woman standing in front of stone structure.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/rainie_heck.jpeg?itok=LDKWFw8G)
Oberlin Conservatory Claims Record Number of Fulbright Finalists
May 13, 2020
Erich Burnett
Honored students for 2020-21 plan musical studies across Europe, teaching in India, and more.
![Fulbright Program](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/fulbright_logo_2020.jpg?itok=kqIul4L7)