News Collection
After Oberlin
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From Peer Listener to Case Worker
A double major in sociology and psychology at Oberlin, Stanek transformed her personal interests into the beginning of a career.
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Milena Williamson ’17 Takes Ownership of the Word ‘Poet’
A double major in creative writing and English, Williamson was selected for this spring’s Poetry Ireland Introductions Series and received an award for emerging poets in Ireland.
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Bringing Science to Life Through Journalism
A love of the sciences, paired with a stint at the Oberlin College Library, led Dyani Sabin to a career in science journalism.
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Opera Singer Kathryn Leemhuis ’05 Reflects on Her Oberlin Advantage
Accomplished mezzo-soprano serves as guest faculty at Summer Vocal Academy, performs June 15.
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Homegrown Scientist
Being in the presence of a Nobel laureate, a baby alligator, and like-minded researchers helped solidify Naviya Schuster-Little’s decision to apply to graduate school over medical school.
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From Public Service to Public Radio
A dedicated Bonner Scholar, Anthony Moaton ’17 finds an unexpected calling as a journalism fellow for an NPR affiliate in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Researching Treatments for Adolescent Eating Disorders
A strong relationship with her mentor and field experience in college helped Alexa L’Insalata ’17 land her ideal first job as a clinical research coordinator for Stanford University’s Eating Disorders Research Program.
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Returning to Campus with New Perspective
Fulbright winner Taiyo Scanlon-Kimura ’15 traveled to Japan for 10 months to study sustainability and local food systems as drivers of rural economies and communities.
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Sparking Interest in Sexual Health Education
Just a few months after graduating, Tory Sparks ’17 has landed her dream job as a community outreach educator with Planned Parenthood. She’s stationed in the organization’s Washtenaw County location in Michigan, where she works with high schoolers.
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Turning a Passion Into a Career
Nolan Boomer ’16 cultivated a passion for book arts, curatorial practices, and architectural history, giving him the tools to pursue a self-curated career in the arts.
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Traveling with Teresa Tippens '15
Teresa Tippens ’15 recently returned from a two-year Oberlin Shansi fellowship teaching English in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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Kate Frost ’15 Tackles Medical Goals
Kate Frost ’15 majored in biology and neuroscience and minored in chemistry. The Oberlin alum knew early on that she was on a science track. Today she’s completing her first year of medical school at Vanderbilt University.