Campus News
Revisiting the Underground Railroad
Yvonne Gay
A student re-enactment of escaped slaves along the Underground Railroad is recognized 40 years later with a visit by participant Herman Beavers ’81 at Third World House.
This Week in Photos: February 26
Yvonne Gay
In this photo series, we take a glimpse inside a diverse group of events ranging from WOBIE Fest in Oberlin’s dance club to an NCAC championship swimming and diving meet in Granville, Ohio.
Entertainment Industry Alumni and Friends Share their Career Experiences
Hillary Hempstead
The Oberlin Entertainment Network provides students and alumni the opportunity to build knowledge around the skills needed and career paths available in the entertainment industry.
Former Staff Member Midge Brittingham ’60 Dies
Communications Staff
The former executive director of the Oberlin College Alumni Association died on December 31, 2019. She was 81 years old.
Convocation Speaker Touches on the Future of Journalism
Yvonne Gay
Tom Rosenstiel ’78 is one of the country’s most recognized thinkers on the intersection of media and politics and the future of journalism. He recently discussed President Donald Trump’s relationship with the media, the meaning of objectivity, and why and how we all may perceive “facts.”
Q&A with Walker Shadle ’19
Communications Staff
Meet Walker Shadle, curatorial assistant for the Allen Memorial Art Museum. Find out about a secret campus nap spot from his undergraduate days, his favorite item of clothing, and the one event in history he wishes he could have witnessed.
Alan Carroll ’58, Kendal Resident and Friend of College, Dies
Communications Staff
Carroll was instrumental in bringing the Peace and Conflict Studies Concentration to the college curriculum.
Emeritus Professor Albert J. McQueen Dies
Communications Staff
The emeritus professor of sociology passed away on May 22, 2019. He was 91 years old.
Alumnus William Goldman '52 Dies
Communications Staff
The acclaimed screenwriter and novelist died on Friday, November 16, 2018, in New York City.
Will you be All in for Oberlin?
Communications Staff
On April 27, 2017, Oberlin College is looking for 1,000 donors from the Oberlin community to go All in for Oberlin! If we reach this goal, Chris Canavan ’84 has promised to match every gift with an additional $100 dollars.