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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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Discovering a Path in Health Care: Maya Zeemont ’16

March 26, 2019

Neuroscience graduate Maya Zeemont ’16 will be attending the Yale School of Nursing this fall.

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Programming for Professionals: Manickam Manickam ’18

March 14, 2019

As a software engineer, Manickam Manickam ’18 has been building computer programs along with his professional skills.

History Major to Curatorial Assistant: Ava Prince ’18

March 12, 2019

Ava Prince ’18 is exploring her dual passions for art and outreach in her position as curatorial assistant in the education department at the Allen Memorial Art Museum.

B.J. Tindal ’16 Finds Early Success as Playwright

March 12, 2019

A theater and Africana studies graduate, B.J.Tindal is launching his professional career with two plays he wrote and directed at Oberlin.

Art for Social Impact: Thanisa Durongkaveroj ’18

March 11, 2019

Thanisa Durongkaveroj ’18 is taking an interdisciplinary artistic approach to social impact.

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Environmental Studies to Marketing: Natalia Garcia ’17

March 5, 2019

An environmental studies graduate, Natalia Garcia ’17 is working as a marketing associate at SmartSign.

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Culture Writing with Sophie Kemp ’18

February 18, 2019

After graduating as a French and comparative literature double major, Sophie Kemp ’18 has been working at Pitchfork to kick-start her interests in culture writing.

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A Creative Approach to Journalism: Luke Fortney ’18

January 30, 2019

Luke Fortney ’18 has landed a prestigious year-long fellowship at the Atlantic. Now, he is working his way toward a career in journalism with a fresh perspective.