Oberlin Alumni Magazine

For Menna Demessie ’02, meaningful change is more than an aspiration—it’s a profession.

As the Ashby Business Scholars celebrate 20 years of introducing Obies to the business world, three distinguished alums give updates on their careers.

Third-generation dairy farmer Sarah Lyons Chase ’10 is milking to the beat of a different drummer—and thriving in the process.

Once OSCA’s membership secretary, Maggie Bayless ’77 now helps food entrepreneurs hone their businesses.

Evelyne White ’04 earned a degree in politics and is now the CEO and cofounder of SixPlus, a startup company that makes it easy for businesses and marketing professionals to source and book private event spaces.

Ted Gradman ’81 is an ice skating lifer who is happiest at the rink—and has the medals to prove it.

On May 10, 1994, Oberlin was one of the best places in the world to view an annular eclipse, as detailed in this archival Oberlin Alumni Magazine story.

The museum world is known for posing big questions. The Allen Memorial Art Museum has a plan for addressing them.

Oberlin’s astrophysicist-author shines a light on our dark universe.

The Allen Memorial Art Museum’s latest exhibit, Picturing the Intangible: Oberlin Looks at Dawoud Bey’s Night Coming Tenderly, Black, is part of a series exploring the Underground Railroad.