News
Oberlin’s Sustainable Infrastructure Program Reaches Major Milestone
December 4, 2024
Ginger Christ
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
Stephanie Manning '23
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
Communications Staff
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.
Richard Miller Classical Voice Competition for High School Students returns in November
October 31, 2024
Abbi Getty
Oberlin Conservatory is proud to announce the return of the Richard Miller Classical Voice Competition for High School Students, a festival aimed at encouraging and supporting high school students in the pursuit of a career in classical vocal music. The festival is named in honor of Richard Miller, a member of the voice faculty at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music for more than 40 years.
Oberlin Opera Theater's Fall 2024 Production of "Cendrillon" Takes us to the Fairylands
October 30, 2024
George Rogers
This fall, the Oberlin Opera Theater is set to transport audiences to a world of enchantment with its production of Jules Massenet's Cendrillon. This beloved opera weaves a tale of love, magic, and transformation.
Oberlin Conservatory Welcomes First Class in Recording Arts and Production
October 23, 2024
Office of Communications
This newly established major offers students hands-on opportunities to engage with the technical and creative sides of audio production.
Oberlin College and Conservatory Adds 7 New Majors
October 15, 2024
Office of Communications
New programs build on established successes, bolster resources to position graduates for meaningful careers.
Aahil Singh ’26 Turns Inspiration to Action
October 14, 2024
Communications Staff
After being fascinated with the research of Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science Joshua H. Davidson ’12, Aahil Singh ’26 decided to pursue a similar project. As a double major in mathematics and economics with a statistical modeling minor and data science concentration, Aahil appreciates how concepts can cross disciplines. Through Summer Experience Funding, over the summer, he worked on a research paper with Professor Davidson on the subject of transportation.
Longtime Allen Memorial Art Museum Director Andria Derstine Announces Departure
October 14, 2024
Communications Staff
After more than a decade of exemplary leadership, Andria Derstine is leaving her post as the John G. W. Cowles Director of the Allen Memorial Art Museum (AMAM) at Oberlin College
Oberlin College and Conservatory launches $100,000 Midwest Merit Scholarship
October 14, 2024
Communications Staff
Oberlin loves the Midwest, and we couldn’t be prouder of our home state of Ohio and the Midwest region. In fall 2025, new students from 12 Midwest states will be awarded a $25,000 scholarship each year.