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Rollins Riffs
Office of Communications
Today, the Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble proudly carries forth Rollins' legacy both on and off campus.
On May 25, 2026, Rollins died at his home at the age of 95. To honor his storied life and
Oberlin Honors the Class of 2026
Communications Staff
Nearly 800 graduates march—and celebrate—at May 25 Commencement ceremony.
Derya Taspinar '25 Earns Fulbright to Spain
Communications Staff
The psychology major will be teaching English in Galicia.
Tenor Limmie Pulliam ’98, Who Sang on Stages Worldwide, Dies at 50
Communications Staff
Gifted singer became a regular presence on the Oberlin campus where he honed his craft.
Joel Tang '24 Wins Fulbright Fellowship to South Korea
Communications Staff
The young alum from Houston, Texas, will teach English in rural communities.
Ariana Ofori '26 Earns a Fulbright to Switzerland
Communications Staff
The psychology and creative writing double major will head to Europe in September.
Fulbright Fellow Amelia Friess '26 to Teach in Czech Republic
Communications Staff
What are you looking forward to the most?
One reason I chose to apply for a Fulbright in the Czech Republic is because of the access to classical music, particularly opera. I am looking forward to
Anna Benjamin '26 Earns Fulbright to Teach English in Spain
Communications Staff
After graduation, the politics and Hispanic studies double major will undertake her Fulbright fellowship in the Canary Islands.
Luke De Carlo-McCann ’26 Wins Oberlin's 2026 Nexial Prize
Office of Communications
After graduation, the geosciences major and anthropology minor is working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and continuing his collaborative community work.
How Alison Bechdel ’81 Blends Fact and Fiction
Sloane DiBari ’27
A Q&A with Alison Bechdel '81, the writer and cartoonist behind Fun Home.
