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Featured Story
Oberlin Joins Park Arts, Bringing World-Class Programs to Historic Synagogue
April 9, 2025
Partnership will yield host site for new BA/BFA combined degree program.
Featured Photo
Now in its third decade, the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) is a multidisciplinary collective of musicians, digital media artists, producers, and educators, including numerous Oberlin alumni committed to building and innovating collaborative environments. Their recent, weeklong residency at Oberlin concluded with a performance of their program, “Composing While Black, Volume I,” joined by Oberlin students and faculty.
Photo credit: Abe Frato ’26
Recent News
Oberlin College Names Jon Seydl as Director of the Allen Memorial Art Museum
April 14, 2025
Oberlin College and Conservatory is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Seydl as the new John G. W. Cowles Director of the Allen Memorial Art Museum. He will begin his tenure on July 1.
Charles S. Birenbaum ’79 Named Chair of Oberlin’s Board of Trustees
April 10, 2025
Distinguished legal expert and dedicated alum begins new role in summer 2025.
The Impact of Collective Action
March 27, 2025
How our work as a community helped us achieve carbon neutrality.
Series
Dance 2024–25 Season
Artist Recital Series
Commencement Celebrations Calendar
Faculty and Staff Notes
Ghassan Abou-Zeineddine Participated in “Innovations in Arab American Fiction” Panel
April 9, 2025
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Ghassan Abou-Zeineddine participated in the panel “Innovations in Arab American Fiction” at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs in Los Angeles and also gave two off-site readings.
Shari Rabin Book Published with Princeton University Press
April 9, 2025
Associate Professor of Jewish Studies and Religion Shari Rabin published The Jewish South: An American History with Princeton University Press.
Lena Leson Pressented Paper at American Music Conference
April 2, 2025
Assistant Professor of Musicology Lena Leson presented a paper with Dr. Lila Ellen Gray of Dickinson College at the Society for American Music's annual conference in Tacoma, WA. Their paper was titled “Sounding the Worlds of American Girls" and investigated the power of advertising, fiction, soundtracks, and toy musical objects in constructing the affects and historical imaginaries that circulate with these popular dolls.
In the Spotlight
This section highlights Oberlin students and young alumni. These students share how Oberlin shaped their decision to seek a fellowship or to pursue a particular course of study and subsequent career path. From winning awards and traveling the world to earning advanced degrees in a wide range of disciplines, these students reflect the benefits of an Oberlin education.
Voices Carry
March 13, 2025
Grammy-certified vocalist and viola da gamba player Ari Mason ’14 finds her niche in video games, films, and a vocal library.
Oberlin Named Top Producer of Fulbright Students for 2024-25
February 25, 2025
Nineteen Oberlin College and Conservatory students and alumni were awarded Fulbright grants for the 2024-25 academic year, making the college the No. 1 producer of honorees among U.S. undergraduate-only institutions.
Recent Features
London Calling
March 13, 2025
For Tracy Chevalier ’84, the Oberlin-In-London program was a magical, intense period of cultural and intellectual stimulation. As the beloved study-away experience celebrates 50 years, the New York Times best-selling author looks back on the semester she spent studying and living in London.
How Virtual Chemistry Can Provide Real-World Solutions
February 3, 2025
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Shuming Chen’s NSF CAREER award funds research and education opportunities for Oberlin students.
Taking Care of Business
January 13, 2025
Oberlin’s new business major blends liberal arts values with the practical skills students need to launch a successful career on their own terms.
Publications
Oberlin Alumni Magazine
Established in 1904, Oberlin Alumni Magazine is published three times a year by Oberlin’s Office of Communications and distributed to alumni, parents, and friends of Oberlin College.
Oberlin Research Review
Learn about the world-class research being conducted by Oberlin faculty every day—and the opportunities for student collaboration and mentorship that are leading to incredible breakthroughs.
Oberlin Photo Stories
Photo credit: Matthew Lester
Discover Oberlin College through the lens of our photographers. Our recurring photo stories offer a glimpse into classrooms, studios, labs, libraries, concert halls, student life on and off campus, and more.