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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.
Oberlin a Top Producer of Fulbright Students for 2023-24
On February 13, 2024, The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State recognized Oberlin College and Conservatory as a Top Producer of Fulbright Students for the 15th consecutive year.
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From Oberlin to Colombia: Dylan Mehri ’18
December 21, 2018
A politics and Hispanic studies double major at Oberlin, Dylan Mehri ’18 is working for Niñas Sin Miedo, a nonprofit in Bogotá, Colombia.
Enlivening Politics: Ziya Smallens ’16
December 11, 2018
As an associate at West Wing Writers, Ziya Smallens ’16 is bringing a fresh perspective to political communications.
Teaching and Researching as a Learning Experience
December 10, 2018
Nathaniel Wehr ’16 is studying environmental management through classroom instruction and fieldwork.
Emergency Medicine Firsthand: Hugh Newcomb ’18
December 4, 2018
Hugh Newcomb ’18 works as a medical scribe at an Inova Health System hospital in Fairfax, Virginia.
Victor Lau ’17: Kitchen Administrator
November 29, 2018
Victor Lau ’17 is adapting to a new career path by applying his quantitative skills and experience with Oberlin’s dining co-ops to his job.
An Obie Teaching English: Sam Bernhard ’16
November 26, 2018
Sam Bernhard’s passion for literature and social justice has landed him a job as a high school English teacher at Charles E. Jordan High School in Durham, North Carolina.
From Classroom to Classroom: Ave Bisesi ’17
November 5, 2018
Ave Bisesi ’17 returns to Oberlin as the HHMI Inclusive Excellence STEM fellow, sharing their enthusiasm for the classroom and for research.
At the Intersection of Psychological and Physical Health: Anna Stearn ’18
October 18, 2018
Just months after graduation, Anna Stearn ’18 is beginning her career as a research assistant at the Johns Hopkins University's Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit.
A Printmaking Journey from Oberlin to Poland
October 17, 2018
Maggie Middleton ’17 heads to Poland to further her passion for printmaking.
Art History Major to Curatorial Assistant: Emma Laube ’17
September 6, 2018
Curatorial Assistant for Academic Programs at the Allen Memorial Art Museum Emma Laube ’17 shares her experience transitioning from student to staff.
From Tutor to ACLU Legal Assistant: Emma Keeshin ’15
August 27, 2018
Emma Keeshin ’15 works as a legal assistant at the ACLU of Ohio—using the full scope of her volunteer work in the Oberlin Public Schools to think outside of the box.
From Baseball to the Big Screen: Blaise Dolcemaschio ’16 Is Doing It All
August 15, 2018
Blaise Dolcemaschio ’16 brings the ethos and diligence of an Oberlin student athlete to his new job at Warner Bros. Studio.
