News
Summer in Oberlin Means Research
August 20, 2013
James Helmsworth
During the summer, Oberlin students assist faculty with important research, while making discoveries of their own.
Taking on Detroit
August 5, 2013
Amanda Nagy
As a Venture for America Fellow, May graduate Matthew Fish looks forward to rebuilding his hometown, Detroit.
May Grad Joins Congressional Staff
August 2, 2013
James Helmsworth
After working with her through Oberlin's Cole Scholars program, Ilyssa Meyer ’13 was hired by United States Representative Carolyn Maloney as her Special Assistant.
Putting Tracks to Wax
August 2, 2013
James Helmsworth
Though new technology has revolutionized media consumption, recent graduate Adrian Rew has started a business using something far older—vinyl records.
An Unprecedented Outcome
July 27, 2013
Erich Burnett
The last three remaining participants in the 2013 Cooper International Violin Competition made the most of their final opportunity onstage, offering outstanding performances in concert with the...
Two Share Top Prize in 2013 Cooper Competition
July 27, 2013
Erich Burnett
A week of exceptional competition among the world’s finest young violinists culminates in an unforgettable Concerto Finals with the Cleveland Orchestra—and the first tie in Cooper history.
Accolades for Organists
July 22, 2013
Erich Burnett
Simon Thomas Jacobs ’15 leads a long list of Professor James David Christie’s students who have excelled in summer competitions across America and abroad.
Reenvisioning Bach
July 17, 2013
Erich Burnett
The latest release on the Oberlin Music label continues conservatory faculty member Darrett Adkins’ six-part showcase of reenvisioned cello works by Bach.
Harlem and Shakespeare Meet in New Production
July 17, 2013
James Helmsworth
Professor Justin Emeka’s production of A Midsummer Night's Dream infuses Shakespeare with traditions of the African Diaspora.
In Search of Women Farmers
July 16, 2013
James Helmsworth
Recent graduate Lake Buckley is cycling across the country to raise awareness of small-scale organic farms and the women who operate them.
