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Zach Smith ’26 is a chemistry major with a business concentration. This summer, he interned at CoreWater Technologies, an Oberlin-based company whose mission is to eliminate chemicals forever from our drinking water. Here, he discusses what he did, how he got there, and his hopes for the future.

Samantha Gilfond ’25, a double major in math and economics, is excited about her next steps in the finance field as a private equity analyst at Riverside Acceleration Capital in New York City.

Accomplished educator and administrator celebrated for centering diversity, equity, and inclusion across numerous higher ed settings.

Specialist in early American slavery has earned acclaim for extensive research and writing on the subject.

Initially unsure of his path, Cole found clarity as he engaged deeply with the interdisciplinary curriculum and the supportive community at Oberlin.

"My interest in economics really took off after I

Longtime officer emphasizes collaborative approaches to supporting students and strengthening community.

The award-winning Takács Quartet—now celebrating its 50th anniversary season—is joined by bandoneón-accordion virtuoso Julien Labro in concert on the Finney Chapel stage.

Pre-medical student Ariana Salazar Lozano '27 has been dreaming big ever since her first-year seminar, where she was inspired to pursue hospice care. This summer, she furthered her goals and volunteered at Heartland Hospice. Below, she discusses her experience and hopes for the future. 

Maya Denkmire '25 is a creative writing major with a concentration in education. She has spent the summer working at The Telling Room in Portland, ME, to assist with their summer youth writing programs.  Here, she discusses her experience and how her interest in writing evolved to include education.

The award-winning stage director joins Oberlin Conservatory's Voice Division, where she will teach and direct two fully-staged opera productions each academic year.