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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.
The Power of Thinking Local
With Beak Restaurant, Renee Jakaitis Trafton ’07 is transforming the dining scene in Sitka, Alaska.
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Pandemic Impact Award Helps Zoe Swann ’19 Continue Research on StartReact Effect
September 9, 2020
After graduating from Oberlin College with high honors in neuroscience and a concentration in linguistics, Zoe Swann ’19 immediately embarked on a PhD program at Arizona State University (ASU), where she began writing a literature review, and started developing a dissertation proposal. Then COVID-19 struck. It brought her research to a screeching halt until her lab was granted a $1,500 Pandemic Impact Award to support research expenses.
From Double Major to Law School: Emily Kelly-Olsen ’19
July 22, 2020
A student athlete, Kelly-Olsen discovered her passion for politics and East Asian studies at Oberlin. She is currently a student at University of Michigan Law School and working as an associate at a law firm in her hometown of Portland, Oregon.
Taking Her Time: Master of Art History Candidate Michelle Fikrig ’18
July 7, 2020
Fikrig is carving a niche by incorporating themes of reproductive and queer rights advocacy into art historical research.
Confidence in Research: Morgan Thomas ’19
July 1, 2020
Thomas credits the mentorship and scientific training she received in the lab of Associate Professor of Neuroscience Gunnar Kwakye.
Mental Health Research Assistant: Ify Ezimora ’19
May 15, 2020
Ezimora is applying the professional experience she gained as a double major in psychology and environmental studies as well as her roles as a student treasurer and cochair of the Student Finance Committee.
The Future of Sustainability in Buildings: Grant Sheely ’19
May 11, 2020
The 2019 graduate earned degrees in both math and physics and now works as a sustainability coordinator in New York City.
Documentary by Watson Fellow Emily Stanford ’17 Accepted in Wildlife Conservation Film Festival
May 7, 2020
Stanford made a documentary about bats, which she thinks are one of the world’s most misunderstood mammals.
Late Nights and Briefings: Law Student Jakheem Wheatley ’19
May 1, 2020
Jakheem Wheatley ’19 is a first-year law student at UIC John Marshall Law School in Chicago.
Flexing the Reporting Muscles: Jenna Gyimesi ’19
March 23, 2020
As a graduate student at the Columbia University School of Journalism, Gyimesi is gaining experience in reporting and news production by working in the field.
Exploring Gap Year Options Before Medical School: Joy Udoh ’19
March 18, 2020
A neuroscience major, Joy Udoh ’19 is working as a patient care coordinator and gaining experience in different specialties.
Advocating for Undocumented Immigrants: Joanne Lee ’15
March 16, 2020
An English major at Oberlin, Lee discovered her calling to be an immigration attorney at Yale Law School.
A Conversation with Max Cohn ’14, Comedy Writer
March 13, 2020
As a writer for Comedy Central’ s brand creative department, Max Cohn is the mastermind of campaigns and promotional copy for shows like South Park and The Daily Show.
