Campus News
Oberlin College Selects Highly Accomplished Library Director and Book Scholar Valerie Hotchkiss as Director of Libraries
August 16, 2021
Communications Staff
At the institutions she has led, Hotchkiss has championed issues of access, public programming, and curricular connections.
Karen C. Goff Appointed Vice President and Dean of Students
August 4, 2021
Communications Staff
After a thorough national search, and approval by the Oberlin College Board of Trustees Executive Committee, Oberlin has appointed Karen C. Goff to the role of vice president and dean of students.
Josh Jensen Appointed Vice President for Communications
July 28, 2021
Communications Staff
President Carmen Twillie Ambar announces the appointment of Josh Jensen to the role of Vice President for Communications. He comes to Oberlin from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, where he is the Vice President for Enrollment and Communications. Jensen's first day at Oberlin will be September 13.
Office of General Counsel and Secretary Announces New Staff Appointments
June 29, 2021
Communications Staff
Higher education attorney Josh Nolan will fill the role of interim vice president, general counsel and secretary. The office also welcomes new office manager and senior paralegal Krista Anderson.
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Announces the Election of Donica Thomas Varner as Fellow
June 22, 2021
Office of Communications
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers has announced the election of Donica Thomas Varner as a new fellow. Election as a fellow is the highest recognition by ones colleagues of sustained outstanding performance in the profession, exemplifying integrity, dedication, and excellence.
Meet the Chief
November 9, 2020
Marsha Lynn Bragg
From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist to award-winning public relations executive, David Hertz has channeled his strengths in communications to become Oberlin’s chief of staff.
Introducing OC Votes
September 21, 2020
Office of Communications
Non-partisan educational series explores the issues important to the 2020 election.
Michael Rainaldi Honored with YB Staff Award
May 26, 2020
Hillary Hempstead
Rainaldi’s leadership and dedication to students is one of the reasons he was selected for the award.
Oberlin Connects with Accepted Students in New Ways
April 12, 2020
Communications Staff
In this Q&A, find out how accepted students are experiencing Oberlin virtually through new online events and resources.
Arriving in Fall 2020: New Tool to Enhance Students’ Academic Journey
December 11, 2019
Engage Communications
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.
