Backstage Magic
Oberlin productions—and the students who mount them—dispel the myth that opera is just for conservatory musicians.
Important Announcement
Well Established
A college marker, once situated near the corner of Main Street, recognized the institution’s founding in 1833.
Experience Oberlin, Virtually
We have suspended all admission-related campus visits and admitted student events until further notice due to COVID-19 and the emphasis on the safety of our community. While we are unable to welcome you to campus, we hope that you will engage with us through our virtual information sessions, virtual tour, and more.
Recent News
Virtual Senior Art Exhibition
During Commencement/Reunion Weekend, graduating studio art majors display their work in an on-campus year-end show. This year works are displayed in a virtual exhibit.
Jennifer Fraser Receives Grant from the National Endowment of Humanities
The summer stipend award will support Fraser’s ethnomusicology research and interactive digital humanities project.
Oberlin Conservatory Claims Record Number of Fulbright Finalists
Honored students for 2020-21 plan musical studies across Europe, teaching in India, and more.
Awards and Honors
Oberlin faculty, students, and alumni compete for awards, scholarships, and fellowships that reward high achievement in disciplines across the board. From STEM fields to musical performance to art and more, Obies see their hard work recognized and supported by the most prestigious organizations in higher education.
Soprano Alexandra Prat ’20 Awarded 2020 Rubin Scholarship
Presented by opera legend Marilyn Horne, honor supports future training and professional development.
From the Blogs
Life’s curveballs remind us of how little we are in control of the world.
I’m thinking of this as a time capsule.
Living with someone else can be challenging, but sometimes it’s worth it.
Communication from President Ambar
President Carmen Twille Ambar pens a letter to the Oberlin community offering hope and a path forward with a new initiative.
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“The liberal arts framework of Oberlin gives you the space to listen, and most importantly, to learn.”
Jules Greene ’19
