Campus News

Remembering Maya Angelou

May 30, 2014

Office of Communications

Maya Angelou at the podium in academic regalia. Black and white photo. — Maya Angelou

Photo credit: Oberlin College Archives

With the passing of Maya Angelou this week, we’re reminded of the inspiring Commencement address she gave to the class of 1983. See the original text of Maya Angelou’s Oberlin College Commencement address, courtesy of the Oberlin College Archives.

Creative Writing Program Founder Stuart Friebert Dies

July 1, 2020

The prolific poet, translator, and emeritus professor began his Oberlin career teaching German.

Peters Hall with a blue sky in the background.

Former Faculty Member and Coach Fred Shults ’54 Dies

June 12, 2020

Shults was a professor, coach, and champion of physical education at Oberlin.

Fred Shults Field with a blue sky and clouds.

Service of Remembrance to Be Held for David S. Boe

June 5, 2020

Live-streamed memorial and music program will honor former Oberlin Conservatory dean and organ professor.

Fairchild Chapel