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Haoyuan Gao Wins Oberlin's 2024 Nexial Prize
June 11, 2024
Communications Staff
Haoyuan Gao ’24, a biology and neuroscience double major with minors in book studies, chemistry, and East Asian studies, has been named the winner of Oberlin’s 2024 Nexial Prize. The award is presented to an outstanding science student with aspirations for interdisciplinary research.
![Haoyuan Gao, 2024 Nexial Prize winner. a smiling student wearing a suit coat and tie](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/haoyuangao-nexial.jpg?itok=EX7paHMR)
Jazz Vocalist Dani Assis ’23 Wins Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition
June 4, 2024
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
A rising star, Assis emerged from an international pool of talent in this year’s competition with vocalists from China, Belarus, Canada, Germany, Mexico, and across the United States.
![Dani Assis portrait](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/dani_assis_headshot.png?itok=ulQqz17c)
Jeff Witmer Wins 2024 Chauvenet Prize for Mathematics Writing
June 3, 2024
Communications Staff
Longtime professor lauded for exploration of “Simpson’s paradox.”
![Jeff Witmer.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rs65078_161004jeffwitmer_mg_9200.jpg?itok=QlLKR7Z6)
Cameron Montague ’24 Earns Fulbright to Colombia
May 22, 2024
Communications Staff
Cameron Montague ’24, a double major in psychology and comparative American studies, has earned a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) in Colombia for the 2024-2025 academic year
![A student with her professor in their professor's office. A blue print on the wall, and a bookshelf behind them.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/cameronmontague-005.jpg?itok=djAewnOq)
Sophia Gliatto ’24 Earns Fulbright to Mexico
May 22, 2024
Communications Staff
Sophia Gliatto '24, a double major in Hispanic studies and comparative American studies, has earned a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) in Mexico for the 2024-2025 academic year.
![Student fellowship award winner smiles as they stand on campus green with iconic buildings in the background.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/sophia_gliatto_fullbright_eta_0.png?itok=VIzlwu5T)
Conservatory Celebrates Standout Students for 2024
May 13, 2024
Communications Staff
Annual reception held May 13 in Stull Recital Hall.
![Elizabeth Hanje with conservatory deans.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/conservatory_awards_ceremony_in_stull_hall-38_0.jpg?itok=Bp7nUap4)
Chemistry Professor Shuming Chen Receives $550,000 NSF Award
April 25, 2024
Communications Staff
Provided over five years, support fuels ongoing faculty-student research as well as education-access initiatives.
![Shuming Chen working with a student in a chemistry lab.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/shuming_chen_with_student_2024_by_mike_crupi_copy.jpg?itok=XB6_7cWR)
Oberlin’s Tanisha Shende Named National Student Employee of the Year
April 12, 2024
Communications Staff
Computer science and math double major is also a devoted advocate for other STEM students through her work with the Office of Undergraduate Research.
![Tanisha Shende.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/tanisha_with_awards_by_tanya_rosen-jones.jpg?itok=h5d74sYK)
Five Faculty Earn Excellence in Teaching Honors
March 14, 2024
Communications Staff
Annual awards celebrate distinguished and sustained leadership across the college and conservatory.
![Faculty honorees pose for a photo at the home of President Ambar.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rs184778_obawardsbyscottshawphotography2.jpg?itok=U_LErgD7)
Oberlin a Top Producer of Fulbright Students for 2023-24
February 13, 2024
Communications Staff
On February 13, 2024, The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State recognized Oberlin College and Conservatory as a Top Producer of Fulbright Students for the 15th consecutive year.
![a photo of Oberlin College on a sunny day](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/option_1.jpg?itok=Gv6q5S_Z)