Awards and Honors

Throughout the year, Oberlin faculty, students, and alumni compete for scholarships and fellowships that reward high achievement in disciplines across the board. From STEM fields to musical performance to social activism, Obies see their hard work, dedication, and talent recognized and supported by the most prestigious foundations and organizations in higher education.

A passion for languages and education is why Oberlin is consistently ranked as one of the top producers of Fulbright scholars among undergraduate institutions. The Fulbright fellowship and many others can take projects and research to the next level, allow for travel opportunities and exposure to cultures around the world, and enable Obies to put their education to use by helping those in need.

Monique Newton Selected for American Political Science Association Summer Institute

April 20, 2017

A scholar athlete, Newton plans to pursue a PhD in politics or Africana studies.
College Awards First-Ever Nexial Prize

April 13, 2017

Senior Adam Chazin-Gray will receive $50,000 to use toward research and graduate studies in climatology, microbiology, and public health.
Up Close with Senior Concerto Winner Christa Cole ’17

February 10, 2017

Violinist's February 25 performance with the Oberlin Orchestra concludes a year of concerto preparation.
Graduates Awarded Fellowships in Asia

January 11, 2017

Beginning this summer, eight graduates will live and work in Asia to build language fluency, cross-cultural skills, and lasting relationships.
Dance Students Win 48-Hour Film Contest

September 29, 2016

Three collaborate to make ‘Not Today,’ a dance film entered in a New York City competition.
Oberlin Opens Selch Center for the Study of American Culture

September 29, 2016

Oct. 5 inauguration fulfills mission of the conservatory’s Selch Collection of American Music History.
Gilman Scholarship Makes Study Abroad Possible

September 27, 2016

The award fulfills international ambitions for students who otherwise wouldn’t be able to participate.
Oberlin College Awarded $750,000 to Support Connected Learning

September 13, 2016

A $750,000 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant will help the college support curricular revision and enhancement through programs focused on the connected learning experience.
Geno Arthur Receives Don Hunsinger Award

July 18, 2016

The North Coast Athletic Conference has selected Geno Arthur ’16 as the recipient of the 2016 Don Hunsinger Award. The prestigious award is given to one male senior student-athlete who has...
Mallory Cohen '15 Receives Fulbright ETA Fellowship to Côte d'Ivoire

June 14, 2016

During her fellowship, Cohen looks forward to learning about the French language from an Ivorian perspective and continuing her study of West African photography.
Jesse Gamoran Awarded Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals Fellowship

June 14, 2016

Gamoran says he is excited to contribute to Jewish life in Germany.
Louisa Liles Receives Dalai Lama fellowship

June 2, 2016

An economics major and lifelong performing artist, Liles is building a model for sustainable arts instruction for impoverished youth in her native Texas.