Campus News

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.”

The holiday season comes to life in this photo series with end-of-semester celebrations, open houses, and musical traditions. Research presentations and partnerships round out the week.

When most people go to the library, it’s safe to assume they aren’t expecting to attend a concert, but if they are going to the conservatory library on a given day at noon, that’s exactly what’s happening.

In fall 2020, the college will launch new software that will be used to communicate and manage connectivity with students. The software platform, Engage, is a communication and relationship management tool that will improve the student experience with academic advising, support student academic success, and make communications between students and the college more efficient and effective.

This week's series highlights Solarity, student dance groups, a musical union performance, master class with Marilyn Horne, jazz, letterpress, Kwanzaa founder Maulana Karenga, guest pianist XakBjerken, December graduates, Convocation with Tom Rosenstiel ’78, and a production in Wurtzel Theater. 

Senior Eli Presberg was recognized with an award for a presentation of the students’ research in the Africatown, Alabama, community.

"In Oberlin History" is a series dedicated to notable events in Oberlin College history. In  December of 1833, 29 men and 15 women began classes as the first students of the Oberlin Collegiate Institute.

The emeritus professor of geology was 89 years old.

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.

Oberlin’s campus is rich with events, student life, and learning opportunities as presented in This Week in Photos.