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Oberlin Celebrates the Class of 2025 at Commencement
Communications Staff
More than 700 students participated in Commencement exercises, which featured a keynote address from award-winning science journalist Sonia Shah ’90.
Meet Your 2025 Student Commencement Speaker
Office of Communications
Omukoko Okoth will represent the Class of 2025 as the student commencement speaker on May 26 at Tappan Square.
Four Distinguished Alums to Receive Honors at Oberlin’s 2025 Commencement
Office of Communications
These prestigious recipients are being recognized for their academic impact and community service.
Sonia Shah ’90 to Deliver Commencement Address to Class of 2025
Communications Staff
Sonia Shah ’90, an investigative journalist and critically acclaimed author, will deliver the keynote address for Oberlin College and Conservatory’s Commencement ceremony honoring the Class of 2025 on Monday, May 26.
Oberlin Celebrates Commencement 2024
Communications Staff
On Monday, May 27, 629 members of the Oberlin College and Conservatory class of 2024 participated in commencement exercises. The ceremony took place in sun-filled and windswept Tappan Square, featured a keynote address from Pulitzer Prize-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens ’00.
Global and Local Changemakers to be Honored at this Year’s Commencement
Communications Staff
A physician who works to advance HIV and AIDS research and treatment; a couple dedicated to serving the Oberlin community; and a cofounder of the college’s first co-op will all be honored during this year’s Commencement exercises.
Meet Your 2024 Student Commencement Speaker
Communications Staff
Julia Maskin will represent the Class of 2024 as the student commencement speaker on May 27 at Tappan Square.
Maskin’s Oberlin experience has been marked by her deep connections to student life and
Bask in the Glow
Communications Staff
The annual Illumination celebration unites campus and community on Oberlin’s bucolic Tappan Square.
Rhiannon Giddens to Deliver Commencement Address to Class of 2024
Office of Communications
Grammy-winning musician and Oberlin alum will receive an honorary doctorate.
Lighting the Way
Maura Johnston
Tony Award-winning lighting designer Natasha Katz ’81 first found her spark at Oberlin.