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.

Number of Truman Scholarship Recipients Highlights Commitment to Service

November 9, 2018

Among liberal arts institutions, Oberlin ranks third in the number of Truman Scholarship recipients.
Oberlin Dance Department Among Nation’s Best

September 25, 2018

OnStage Blog takes a look at dance programs across the country, and Oberlin’s program was named among the top 25 college dance programs for 2018-19.
Summer Institute on Scientific Teaching Offers Inclusive and Evidence-based Practices

September 12, 2018

Ten faculty and staff were named Scientific Teaching Fellows by Yale Mobile Summer Institute on Scientific Teaching.
Megan Mitchell Honored with YB Staff Award

August 3, 2018

Digital Initiatives Librarian Megan Mitchell helps bring academic projects to life.
Oberlin Shansi Selects 2018 Fellows

June 11, 2018

This year, the organization launches its first-ever Independent Fellowship program.
Kaitlyn Custer ’15 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Argentina

May 24, 2018

The Hispanic studies major is looking forward to collaboration and learning from other educators in the program.
Emma Ellis ’18 Awarded Fulbright Assistantship in Germany

May 22, 2018

The art history major will teach English in Hamburg, Germany.
Olivia Goffman ’18 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Malaysia

May 21, 2018

The history and creative writing double-major will teach English in Malaysia.
Zola Barnes ’19 Awarded Newman Civic Fellowship

May 16, 2018

The yearlong fellowship supports community service-minded students.
Sophia Pekowsky ’18 Awarded Fulbright Research in Argentina

May 15, 2018

The gender, sexuality, and feminist studies major will research the implementation of the anti-obstetric violence law in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Hannah Rodgers ’18 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship

May 11, 2018

The biology and neuroscience major will be teaching English to students in rural Nepal.
William Bolles-Beaven ’18 Awarded Teaching Fellowship in Austria

May 11, 2018

A composition major, Bolles-Beaven will teach English in secondary schools while improving his German language skills.