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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.
Voices Carry
Grammy-certified vocalist and viola da gamba player Ari Mason ’14 finds her niche in video games, films, and a vocal library.
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.
Energy Research at the Federal Reserve: Emma Marshall ’18
March 6, 2020
An honors economics student, Emma Marshall is working alongside economists and fellow research analysts at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
A Conversation with Aaron Wolf ’11, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University
February 24, 2020
Wolf has focused his research on Neanderthal DNA and how it is distributed across global populations.
Educator in Death Valley National Park: Marcus Hill ’19
February 21, 2020
Geology graduate Marcus Hill is working alongside seasoned park rangers to run education programs for elementary school students. As one of the few geologists on staff, he’s discovering that visitors are excited to learn about rocks from someone who spent the last four years working with rocks.
