News
Mister Rogers' Neighbor
Kate Mooney ’08
A memoir from Francois Clemmons ’67 recalls his time with the children’s television icon.
At Oberlin, success is around every corner
Danielle Frezza
When Jesse Cruz ’25 joined the Ashby Business Scholars Program last year, it opened his eyes to a new way of kicking off his career journey.
Richard Miller Voice Competition and Daniel Okulitch: Honoring a Legacy of Excellence
George Rogers
“He’s with me in every lesson that I teach,” Daniel Okulitch ‘99 said about former Oberlin voice faculty member Richard Miller (1926-2009).
How Virtual Chemistry Can Provide Real-World Solutions
Jen DeMoss
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Shuming Chen’s NSF CAREER award funds research and education opportunities for Oberlin students.
Sullivan Fortner ’08 Wins Second GRAMMY
Communications Staff
Sullivan Fortner ’08 took home his second GRAMMY, this time for Best Jazz Performance for his collaboration with Samara Joy, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Me.” In 2019 he received his first GRAMMY for Best
Added Value
Annie Zaleski
How alums connect with current Obies (and provide mentorship and career experience) via the Internship+ program.
Good For the Soul
Hanna Raskin ’98
The Boston kosher restaurant Lehrhaus offers award-winning food amid a brain-nourishing atmosphere.
Leader of Men
Walter Thomas-Patterson ’25
Two hundred years after his birth, Oberlin’s first Black graduate, George Boyer Vashon, is receiving his due as a civil rights and higher education pioneer.
Old Friends, New Collaboration
Stephanie Manning '23
Throughout his decades of playing chamber music, Emanuel Ax has kept his friends close. “ It’s wonderful to have people on stage that you like,” the pianist says. “I’m pretty gregarious as a person, so I like being with someone, especially old friends.”
Oberlin College Reimagines Business Education Through Learning-by-Doing Approach
Office of Communications
Oberlin College will launch a Business major that emphasizes hands-on learning in fall 2025.