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$5M Gift Supports Oberlin Business Programs and Curriculum
January 12, 2024
Office of Communications
Alan L. Wurtzel '55 and his wife, Irene, have committed $5 million to establish the Alan L. ’55 and Irene R. Wurtzel Endowed Fund for Business Education, which will provide the support necessary to enhance business education at Oberlin.
![A student speaks to a man at a business event](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/business_scholars_760v2.jpg?itok=0cjoIqX2)
New Endowed Scholarship for Voice Students Established
February 21, 2020
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Retired Professor Daune Mahy makes gift in support of Oberlin Conservatory students.
![retired voice professor Daune Mahy.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rs110885_obmahyscottshawphoto4.jpg?itok=Sie3OSoP)
Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Designates Major Gift to Oberlin
November 13, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Newly created Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble Fund will support exemplary conservatory musicians and service efforts.
![portrait of musician Sonny Rollins](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/sonny_rollins_by_john_abbott_copy_2.jpg?itok=fBCZhH4T)
Oberlin Community Giving Campaign Kicks Off
October 25, 2017
Communications Staff
The Oberlin Community Giving Campaign is now under way. The annual campaign raises funds for five organizations that provide a variety of services in Oberlin and nearby communities.
Oberlin Names New Hotel and Conference Center in Honor of Peter B. Lewis
February 25, 2014
Communications Staff
Oberlin College will soon construct a state-of-the-art hotel, restaurant, and conference center that will be named in honor of Peter B. Lewis, the late philanthropist and chairman of Progressive Insurance Company.
![The new hotel and conference center on the corner of College and Lorain](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/gateway_rendering_0.jpg?itok=kLeNwWAm)
Campaign Crosses $175M Milestone
May 21, 2013
Amanda Nagy
Oberlin Illuminate, the college’s $250 million fundraising campaign, has reached the $175 million mark.
![Chinese lanterns strung along Tappan Square](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rs13055_p5270002-scr_0.jpg?itok=2OlwZv7X)