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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.

  • Inspired by Social Change

    Politics major Machmud Makhmudov receives prestigious Truman Scholarship for graduate studies in public service.

  • Students Accept Excellence in Visual Art Awards

    Seniors Justine Neuberger and Sarah Lejeune stand with Johnny Coleman, professor of studio art and Africana studies, after accepting Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio...

  • Embracing the Journey

    Recent graduates embark on a year of independent study outside the United States as winners of the prestigious Watson Fellowship.

  • Students Earn Spoken Russian Olympiada Honors

    Four Oberlin students earned awards at the 5th annual Undergraduate Olympiada of Spoken Russian at Kent State University on Saturday, February 28. At the advanced level, William Watkins and Andrew...

  • 2013-2014 Excellence in Teaching Award Winners

    Five faculty members from the College of Arts & Sciences and the Conservatory of Music received the Excellence in Teaching Award for the 2013-2014 academic year. The recipients were Associate Professor of English Jennifer Bryan; Professor of Pianoforte Sanford Margolis; Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies John Petersen; Professor of Chemistry Robert Thompson; and Professor of Conducting Tim Weiss.

  • Oberlin College Receives National Recognition for Community Service

    Oberlin College earned a place on the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction in the Interfaith Community Service category and secured a place on the Honor Roll in both the General Community Service and Education categories. This is the eighth consecutive year Oberlin College has received the honor.

  • Cole Scholars 20th Anniversary Celebration

    Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake '92 was among several distinguished alumni who returned to campus in November to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Oberlin Initiative in Electoral Politics...