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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)
Homecoming and Reunion 2023: The Weekend in Pictures
October 16, 2023
Communications Staff
Obie alums spanning generations returned for Homecoming and Reunion at the tail end of September. The gorgeous autumn weekend provided a fitting backdrop for festive celebrations all over campus:...
![Two women standing before a football field and a Homecoming banner taking a selfie](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/oc2023homecomingtailgatemartihwangphotography-80.jpg?itok=8Pcy-CMp)
$1.6M Gift Supports Endowed Fellowship in Jazz History at Oberlin Conservatory
February 16, 2022
Erich Burnett
New role made possible by James R. ’58 and Susan Neumann.
![Collage of jazz album covers.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/jazz_albums_resized.jpg?itok=i2puCBWQ)
$1.4M Gift Supports Oberlin Flute Students
December 10, 2021
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Anonymous donation augments previously established Robert Willoughby Flute Scholarship Fund.
![flute section of an orchestra.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/chicago_tour-370.jpg?itok=3XCIPZ0e)
Oberlin Conservatory Launches Dolores '54 and Donald '57 White Prize
November 12, 2021
Erich Burnett
Initiative made possible by generosity of musician-educators Dolores ’54 and Donald White.
![Dolores White '54 seated in Stull Recital Hall.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/20211110-073.jpg?itok=IYg7knsf)
Oberlin College #13 Nationally Among Liberal Arts Schools in New College Rankings
January 29, 2021
Scott Wargo
A new college rankings source that measures the work and influence of faculty and alumni places Oberlin among the top liberal arts colleges in the country.
![Snow covered tree in front of arched windows in sandstone building](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/cox_winter_15_dp107_web-scr.jpg?itok=wqF3BzYX)
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)