Campus News
Andrew Oni Appointed Executive Director of Student Safety and Wellbeing
March 16, 2022
Communications Staff
Oni brings 18 years of experience across higher education, community health outreach/education, and healthcare to his role at Oberlin.
Mark Zeno Appointed Assistant VP and Dean of Residential Education and Campus Life Auxiliary Services
March 16, 2022
Communications Staff
Zeno has more than 25 years of higher education experience in student affairs, working in multiple departments and divisions within the collegiate setting.
Harmony Cross Appointed Dean of Student Success
January 25, 2022
Communications Staff
Cross is responsible for oversight and leadership of the Center for Student Success and the implementation of a comprehensive student retention and persistence strategy.
Matthew D. Lahey Appointed Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
January 11, 2022
Communications Staff
Dear Oberlin Community, I am pleased to announce that after a thorough national search, and approval by the Oberlin College Board of Trustees Executive Committee, Oberlin has appointed Matthew D...
Oberlin College Selects Highly Accomplished Library Director and Book Scholar Valerie Hotchkiss as Director of Libraries
August 16, 2021
Communications Staff
At the institutions she has led, Hotchkiss has championed issues of access, public programming, and curricular connections.
Karen C. Goff Appointed Vice President and Dean of Students
August 4, 2021
Communications Staff
After a thorough national search, and approval by the Oberlin College Board of Trustees Executive Committee, Oberlin has appointed Karen C. Goff to the role of vice president and dean of students.
Josh Jensen Appointed Vice President for Communications
July 28, 2021
Communications Staff
President Carmen Twillie Ambar announces the appointment of Josh Jensen to the role of Vice President for Communications. He comes to Oberlin from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, where he is the Vice President for Enrollment and Communications. Jensen's first day at Oberlin will be September 13.
Office of General Counsel and Secretary Announces New Staff Appointments
June 29, 2021
Communications Staff
Higher education attorney Josh Nolan will fill the role of interim vice president, general counsel and secretary. The office also welcomes new office manager and senior paralegal Krista Anderson.
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Announces the Election of Donica Thomas Varner as Fellow
June 22, 2021
Office of Communications
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers has announced the election of Donica Thomas Varner as a new fellow. Election as a fellow is the highest recognition by ones colleagues of sustained outstanding performance in the profession, exemplifying integrity, dedication, and excellence.
Meet the Chief
November 9, 2020
Marsha Lynn Bragg
From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist to award-winning public relations executive, David Hertz has channeled his strengths in communications to become Oberlin’s chief of staff.
