Campus News

In this series, we're sharing stories from faculty on how they are navigating this new normal. Professor of Classics Ben Lee describes a group's conduct collaborative research on pre-modern medical history.

Chandeliers, pendants, and wall sconces hang from ceilings and are affixed to the sides of buildings like architectural jewelry around campus. While they are appreciated, these pieces can blend seamlessly into the style of their surroundings. Until now. Can you name the space where this chandelier resides?

Some of the best spaces in Oberlin are the ones that invite visitors to sit and relax, explore, study, play, and gather. Can you guess the name of this space and where it is located?

The prolific poet, translator, and emeritus professor began his Oberlin career teaching German.

Staff who are retiring share memories of their time at Oberlin.

Theatrical set designs at Oberlin College range from sophisticated levels and platforms to small neighborhoods complete with residential fronts built to scale, and students can learn all the creative steps of the process. 

Oberlin is a busy place. We weave down pathways, board elevators, and climb staircases en route to destinations. In our haste to move from one place to the next, it can be easy to overlook the obvious. Can you guess where this staircase is located?

Oberlin is dotted with architectural richness. The exterior of these buildings are stunning, but entering these spaces can be equally impressive. Can you guess which building on campus the doors in this photo belong to?

Shults was a professor, coach, and champion of physical education at Oberlin.

In this summer photo series, we invite readers to test their detective skills as they are presented with images that explore spaces on campus and in the town of Oberlin. Can you guess where this photo was taken?