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After Oberlin

What lies ahead for Oberlin graduates? They’ve risen to the challenge of rigorous academics, they’ve pursued their passions and taken advantage of real-world experience, and now they’re ready to forge their own paths.

Follow recent grads as they land in highly coveted positions and career-making internships and graduate programs.

Writing The Future

August 13, 2024

With a hit Netflix adaptation and a new book looming, Rumaan Alam ’99 isn’t leaving the world—or Oberlin—behind.
a person in a suit sitting in front of a window with crossed hands

Sound and Vision, Summer 2024

August 13, 2024

Book, album and podcast reviews published in the summer 2024 Oberlin Alumni Magazine, including new works from Emily Nussbaum ’88, Sarah Lariviere ’97, and Milena Williamson ’17.
Collage of album and book covers

Time of the Season

July 29, 2024

Edan Lepucki ’02 embraces the power of storytelling—with a little time travel on the side.
a portrait of Edan Lepucki

Called to Action

July 16, 2024

For Menna Demessie '02, meaningful change is more than an aspiration—it’s a profession.
A woman holding an award next to a man in a suit

Cream of the Crop

June 24, 2024

Third-generation dairy farmer Sarah Lyons Chase ’10 is milking to the beat of a different drummer—and thriving in the process.
Sarah Lyons Chase in the field with her cows

Secret Sauce

June 13, 2024

Once OSCA’s membership secretary, Maggie Bayless ’77 now helps food entrepreneurs hone their businesses.
Hanna Raskin standing in front of a chalkboard, which has a border of colorful drawings of food and people.

The Long and Winding (Entrepreneurial) Road

June 13, 2024

Evelyne White ’04 earned a degree in politics and is now the CEO and cofounder of SixPlus, a startup company that makes it easy for businesses and marketing professionals to source and book private event spaces.
two people standing together at a business reception

A Beautiful Mess

January 30, 2024

Omar Hurtado stepped away from math and quickly learned why he missed it.
Omar Hurtado headshot.

Happy Return

December 8, 2023

Oberlin was Samia Mansour’s top college choice. Now years removed from her graduation, she chose it all over again.
Samia Mansour headshot.

My Cousin the Comb Jelly

November 15, 2023

The research of Darrin Schultz ’13 deepens our insights into animal evolution.
Darrin Schultz In his research, Darrin Schultz applied existing DNA sequencing technologies and new analysis techniques to organisms people hadn’t studied before.

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