Alumni
Get involved
Alumni have many ways to get involved in the life of the Alumni Association. Volunteer to serve in a range of capacities—from recruiting new students to sponsoring a student during winter term to serving on a committee. The Alumni Association has something for everyone.
Recent News
Oberlin’s Sustainable Infrastructure Program Reaches Major Milestone
December 4, 2024
Geothermal heating and cooling system comes online, supports Oberlin reaching 100 percent carbon neutrality by 2025.
Finding the Joy with Seckou Keita
November 20, 2024
Nicknamed the “Hendrix of the kora,” Seckou Keita is today’s most influential and inspiring performer on the instrument, and is considered a leader of the newest generation of African traditional musicians, fusing traditional forms and instruments with those of other cultures.
Beyond the Writing Center: Abbie Patchen ’24
November 7, 2024
Abbie Patchen ’24 is a Juris Doctor (JD) candidate at the University of North Carolina School of Law. While at Oberlin, Abbie pursued a minor in Writing & Communication, and was involved with the Writing Associates program, where students assist their peers through writing advice and tutoring. Recently, her work was published within the scholarly publishing collaborative WAC Clearinghouse — work that began as an assignment for Teaching and Tutoring Writing Across the Disciplines, taught by Professor of Writing and Communication Laurie Hovell McMillin. Here, she reflects on how her Oberlin courses and professors shaped her approach to learning and writing.
Alumni Connections
The Office of Alumni Engagement partners with many administrative offices on campus to provide a range of services and resources of interest to alumni.
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association seeks to unite graduates with each other and current students through a range of programs, events, and services.
Support Oberlin
Giving to Oberlin College is as simple as mailing a check, filling out an online form, or donating a collectible. The Office of Advancement works with the donors and volunteers who help sustain Oberlin.
Academic Advising Resource Center
Need a transcript or other details of your time at Oberlin? The Academic Advising Resource Center manages information about your enrollment from the time you are admitted through graduation and beyond.
Career Exploration and Development
Students and recent alumni benefit from such Career Exploration and Development services as career exploration, experiential and internship opportunities, skill building workshops, and more.
Leadership and Administration
Oberlin’s president, along with the Board of Trustees and the Office of the Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary are part of the leadership and administration. The president is responsible for the effective administration and operation of the college.
Alumni-Elected Trustees
Oberlin is unusual among liberal arts colleges in that six of the 29 to 37 seats on its board of trustees are filled through direct election by alumni. Each year alumni can vote for an alum to serve in this capacity.
Alumni Resources
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You can have a profound impact on a student’s career path simply by offering a 20-minute phone conversation.