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For almost 20 years, Oberlin Summer Research Institute, or OSRI, has been fostering community and the development of Oberlin students. Now, beginning in summer 2025, the program will offer exciting new opportunities.

Now in its third decade, the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) is a multidisciplinary collective of musicians, digital media artists, producers, and educators, including numerous Oberlin

Oberlin’s new business major blends liberal arts values with the practical skills students need to launch a successful career on their own terms.

The 13 year-old violinist from Switzerland claims top honors in competition with her performance of full violin concerto with ProMusica chamber Orchestra in Finney Chapel.

New program builds on established successes, positions graduates for high-impact careers.

Omukoko Okoth ’25 chose Oberlin College for its values and opportunities, and in order to take advantage of all that Oberlin has to offer, he decided to participate in the business integrative concentration.

Geothermal heating and cooling system comes online, supports Oberlin reaching 100 percent carbon neutrality by 2025. 

Kay is a studio art major, looking to become a practicing artist professionally. For them, all of their schoolwork and program choices revolve around this dream, which is exactly why they chose to pursue an integrated concentration in business. 

Nicknamed the “Hendrix of the kora,” Seckou Keita is today’s most influential and inspiring performer on the instrument, and is considered a leader of the newest generation of African traditional musicians, fusing traditional forms and instruments with those of other cultures.

Abbie Patchen ’24 is a JD candidate at the UNC School of Law. At Oberlin Abbie minored in Writing & Communication. Here, she reflects on how her Oberlin courses and professors shaped her approach to learning and writing.