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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.
Beyond the Writing Center: Abbie Patchen ’24
Abbie Patchen ’24 is a Juris Doctor (JD) candidate at the University of North Carolina School of Law. While at Oberlin, Abbie pursued a minor in Writing & Communication, and was involved with the Writing Associates program, where students assist their peers through writing advice and tutoring. Recently, her work was published within the scholarly publishing collaborative WAC Clearinghouse — work that began as an assignment for Teaching and Tutoring Writing Across the Disciplines, taught by Professor of Writing and Communication Laurie Hovell McMillin. Here, she reflects on how her Oberlin courses and professors shaped her approach to learning and writing.
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From Oberlin College to Goldman Sachs, financial economics major supports communities across the world
October 8, 2024
"Watching my dad help small businesses by issuing loans that fueled their growth was inspiring. It showed me firsthand how financial resources could uplift communities," Mayanka recalls...
Accelerating beyond Oberlin College into a finance career
October 3, 2024
Samantha Gilfond ’25, a double major in math and economics, is excited about her next steps in the finance field as a private equity analyst at Riverside Acceleration Capital in New York City.
Oberlin College financial economics major finds leadership and empowerment in finance
October 1, 2024
Initially unsure of his path, Cole found clarity as he engaged deeply with the interdisciplinary curriculum and the supportive community at Oberlin. "My interest in economics really took off...
The Power of Thinking Local
August 13, 2024
With Beak Restaurant, Renee Jakaitis Trafton ’07 is transforming the dining scene in Sitka, Alaska.
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.
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.
Time of the Season
July 29, 2024
Edan Lepucki ’02 embraces the power of storytelling—with a little time travel on the side.
Called to Action
July 16, 2024
For Menna Demessie ’02, meaningful change is more than an aspiration—it’s a profession.
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.
Secret Sauce
June 13, 2024
Once OSCA’s membership secretary, Maggie Bayless ’77 now helps food entrepreneurs hone their businesses.
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.
From Oberlin College to Goldman Sachs
May 16, 2024
Anna Silverman ’22 has made a remarkable leap, from Oberlin to the investment banking firm Goldman Sachs.