News
Peter Takács—A Half-Century Celebrated
May 4, 2024
Stephanie Manning ’23
This spring marks the official conclusion of Takács’ tenure, after an incredible 48 years of teaching. Many of his former students from around the world are set to convene for a celebratory concert in Warner Concert Hall on May 12
![Peter Takács portrait man seated in front of grand piano](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/takacs_at_piano-2024_760x570.jpg?itok=cYqVhogL)
Oberlin Presents Grammy-Winning Imani Winds in Concert
February 28, 2024
Stephanie Manning '23
When flutist Brandon Patrick George ’08 attended Imani Winds’ Artist Recital Series performance back in 2007, he never imagined that he would one day sit in the flute chair. “Being...
![five people standing holding instruments and smiling](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/imani_winds_760_x_570.png?itok=eYL8wGkT)
David Byrd-Marrow Appointed Horn Faculty at Oberlin Conservatory
February 7, 2024
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Versatile American horn player David Byrd-Marrow has been appointed to the tenure-track horn professor position at Oberlin Conservatory. He brings an expansive range of experience and repertoire to the role.
![David Byrd-Marrow portrait Man seated, wearing concert black, holding a french horn](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/david_byrd-marrow_760x570.jpeg?itok=HvuT5J_z)
Oberlin Faculty, Alums Win 2024 Grammy Awards
February 6, 2024
Office of Communications
Oberlin faculty and multiple alums win 2024 Grammy Awards in the classical and opera categories.
![Oberlin horn professor and composer Jeff Scott and members of Imani Winds on the Grammys red carpet](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/imani-winds.jpg?itok=VoLuhs05)
The Cleveland Orchestra Honors Chris Jenkins with Award
January 25, 2024
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
In presenting the award, the orchestra cited Jenkins' recent book and his ability to use music as a conduit for meaningful change, through his work at Oberlin and The Music Settlement in Cleveland.
![Chris Jenkins receiving award Chris Jenkins is pictured on the Severance Hall concert stage with four people gathered for the award presentation](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/chris_jenkins_tco_mlk_award_2024_760x570.jpg?itok=-sY3LQu2)
Sheera Talpaz to Study Poets of Israel and Palestine as Fulbright U.S. Scholar
July 10, 2023
Kate Kaput
Sheera Talpaz , an assistant professor of comparative literature and Jewish studies at Oberlin, will spend the 2023-24 academic year in Israel and Palestine as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar . Her research...
![Sheera Talpaz.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/sheera_talpaz_headshot_2.jpg?itok=q6Gs0j-o)
Ana María Díaz Burgos Earns Excellence in Teaching Award
May 18, 2023
Communications Staff
Díaz Burgos teaches Spanish language classes and early modern literature and culture courses in the Department of Hispanic Studies .
![Ana María Díaz Burgos Ana María Díaz Burgos.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/Images-2023/anamariadiazburgos-jennifer_manna.jpg?itok=iGJdiDso)
Keith Tarvin Earns Excellence in Teaching Award
May 18, 2023
Communications Staff
A scholar in the fields of evolution, behavioral ecology, ornithology, and organismal biology, Tarvin was honored for his approach to teaching and mentoring undergraduate researchers.
![Keith Tarvin Keith Tarvin.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/Images-2023/keith_tarvin-trj.jpg?itok=IKdWgV1a)
Renee Romano Earns Excellence in Teaching Award
May 18, 2023
Communications Staff
A specialist in 20th- and 21st-century American cultural and political history and the field of historical memory, Romano is instrumental in establishing Oberlin's public humanities integrative concentration.
![Renee Romano Renee Romano.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/reneeromano_jennifer_manna.jpg?itok=4wsI9WlR)
Six Faculty Receive 2021-2022 Excellence in Teaching Honors
March 14, 2023
Communications Staff
The annual award recognizes outstanding teaching accomplishments within the College of Arts and Sciences and the Conservatory of Music.
![Faculty Awards Portrait David Kamitsuka, President Carmen Twillie Ambar, Keith Tarvin, Megan Kaes Long, Ana Maria Diaz Burgos, Renee Romano, Bill Quillen.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/Images-2023/faculty_teaching_award-john_seyfried.jpg?itok=qvwpo-bt)