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Abbie Patchen ’24 is a Juris Doctor (JD) candidate at the University of North Carolina School of Law. While at Oberlin, Abbie pursued a minor in Writing & Communication, and was involved with the Writing Associates program, where students assist their peers through writing advice and tutoring. Recently, her work was published within the scholarly publishing collaborative WAC Clearinghouse — work that began as an assignment for Teaching and Tutoring Writing Across the Disciplines, taught by Professor of Writing and Communication Laurie Hovell McMillin. Here, she reflects on how her Oberlin courses and professors shaped her approach to learning and writing.

"Watching my dad help small businesses by issuing loans that fueled their growth was inspiring. It showed me firsthand how financial resources could uplift communities," Mayanka recalls...

Samantha Gilfond ’25, a double major in math and economics, is excited about her next steps in the finance field as a private equity analyst at Riverside Acceleration Capital in New York City.

Initially unsure of his path, Cole found clarity as he engaged deeply with the interdisciplinary curriculum and the supportive community at Oberlin. "My interest in economics really took off...

Book, album and podcast reviews published in the summer 2024 Oberlin Alumni Magazine, including new works from Emily Nussbaum ’88, Sarah Lariviere ’97, and Milena Williamson ’17.

With Beak Restaurant, Renee Jakaitis Trafton ’07 is transforming the dining scene in Sitka, Alaska.

With a hit Netflix adaptation and a new book looming, Rumaan Alam ’99 isn’t leaving the world—or Oberlin—behind.

Edan Lepucki ’02 embraces the power of storytelling—with a little time travel on the side.

For Menna Demessie ’02, meaningful change is more than an aspiration—it’s a profession.

Third-generation dairy farmer Sarah Lyons Chase ’10 is milking to the beat of a different drummer—and thriving in the process.