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Oberlin's Marcel Mutsindashyaka to Address United Nations on International Day of Reflection
Communications Staff
More than three decades ago, Marcel Mutsindashyaka lost most of his family in the genocide that unfolded over 100 days in Rwanda. Today, he is sharing his story of grief, resilience, and remembrance
Where Land Meets Art: Maya Miller ’26 Awarded a 2026 Thomas J. Watson Fellowship
Office of Communications
The double major in gender, sexuality, and feminist studies and creative writing will explore “the intersection of agriculture and art, and how clay, soil, and ceramics preserve cultural traditions.”
The Art of Chaos and Collaboration
Serena Zets ’22
From interdisciplinary classrooms to New York stages, Tei Blow ’02 explores how Oberlin’s culture of collaboration shaped his career in multimedia art.
Libraries Director Valerie Hotchkiss to Retire
Office of Communications
Five years at Oberlin marked by numerous advances in infrastructure, services, and collaborations with campus and community.
A Fast Start in Financial Services
Kristen Evans
From a politics major to a career in global finance—learn how John McDonnell ’24 used Oberlin’s Winter Term and study away programs to pivot his passions into a high-impact role at Aon in San Francisco.
Five Faculty Honored for Excellence in Teaching
Communications Staff
Annual awards celebrate distinguished and sustained leadership across the college and conservatory.
Tony DeCocinis Named Associate Vice President for Finance
Communications Staff
Key role provides strategic direction, oversight, and partnership across all areas of institutional finance.
Advancing AI Accessibility and Policy
By Kate Martin ’26
Oberlin student Tanisha Shende ’26, a Goldwater Scholar and STRONG program participant, bridges the gap between generative AI innovation, disability accessibility, and international tech policy.
Finding Confidence and Community Through Oberlin’s Bonner Scholars Program
By Kate Martin ’26
Math major Erica Vu ’26 leverages the Bonner Scholars Program and CELA resources to bridge the gap between academic research and impactful community service.
Formulating a Future: Finding a Calling in Pharmaceutical Science
By Kate Martin ’26
Chemistry major Alex Xie ’26 utilizes CELA’s research fellowships and scholarship advising to transition from campus labs to a future in pharmaceutical research.