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Omar Tells His Story

October 11, 2024

This December, Oberlin will present a concert version of Rhiannon Giddens’ award-winning opera, both at Finney Chapel in Oberlin and the Maltz Performing Arts Center in Cleveland. Surrounding it are all kinds of cross-disciplinary events for campus and community.

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Two violinists face each other with an accompanist behind them. Tall, vertical windows let in sunlight. — Violinist Margaret Batjer leads a guest master class in Stull Recital Hall.

Photo credit: Abe Frato

Oberlin College and Conservatory Adds 7 New Majors

October 15, 2024

New programs build on established successes, bolster resources to position graduates for meaningful careers.

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Oberlin College and Conservatory launches $100,000 Midwest Merit Scholarship

October 14, 2024

Oberlin loves the Midwest, and we couldn’t be prouder of our home state of Ohio and the Midwest region. Much like Oberlin College and Conservatory, the Midwest defies easy definition. We are...

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Moe Ariyoshi ’26 on Morals and Technology

October 11, 2024

Moe Ariyoshi ’26 had a meaningful summer at Carnegie India through Summer Experience Funding. At Oberlin, she is a computer science major with a double minor in politics and economics, and concentrations in international affairs and data science. Here, they reflect on how Oberlin shaped their morals.

Abstract Sounds @ the Cat

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8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST

Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse

Artist Recital Series

Oberlin's 2024-25 series continues the legacy of presenting celebrated musical artists with six extraordinary concerts in Finney Chapel.

Theater 2024–25 Season

We pride ourselves on cultivating a dynamic and supportive theater culture that encourages experimentation, collaboration, and the creation of new connections across fields. New forms of community...

Opera 2024-25 Season

Oberlin Opera has long been synonymous with excellence. Staging two major productions with orchestra each year, Oberlin Opera often challenges the operatic norm, and its performances have received critical acclaim.

Shuming Chen Coauthored Article Published in "Organic Letters"

October 16, 2024

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Shuming Chen has published an article, "β3-Tryptophans by Iron-Catalyzed Enantioselective Amination of 3-Indolepropionic Acids," in Organic Letters. Her co-authors are Marisa Ih ’25 and collaborators from the University of Marburg, Germany.

Gina Pérez Book Release Covered for Latino Lorain History Project Celebration

October 2, 2024

The Elyria Chronicle Telegram covered the five-year anniversary of the Latino Lorain History Project and the release of Professor of Comparative American Studies Gina Pérez's new book Sanctuary People: Faith-Based Organizing in Latina/o Communities. The Latino Lorain History Project is a a collaboration with the Lorain Historical Society, El Centro de Servicios Sociales and Oberlin College faculty and staff, including Professors Pablo Mitchell and Gina Pérez and the Bonner Center.

Francesca dePasquale Launches Online Resource for Hypermobile Musicians

September 25, 2024

Assistant Professor of Violin Francesca dePasquale recently launched Hypermobile Musician, an online resource for hypermobile musicians as well as educators seeking to support their hypermobile students. The website contains free, educational information on the types of hypermobility, impact on musicians, as well as resources for pain management, strengthening and movement, nutrition and sleep, and more. Visit hypermobilemusician.com and follow @hypermobilemusician on Instagram and YouTube.

After Oberlin

Accelerating beyond Oberlin College into a finance career

October 3, 2024

Samantha Gilfond ’25, a double major in math and economics, is excited about her next steps in the finance field as a private equity analyst at Riverside Acceleration Capital in New York City.