News
Social Mediation
Sky Kalfus
Sophie Umazi ‘16 is recognized by the BBC for her international peacekeeping campaign, #IAmKenyan, which has become the model for countries around the world.
The Science Behind the Movie “Interstellar”
Ben Jones
If you’ve seen the film Interstellar, you may now find yourself with many new questions about the laws of the universe. Assistant Professor of Physics Rob Owen answered several of our questions about the accuracy of science in the film and entertained some of the more mind-bending physics questions we had after seeing the movie.
Progressive Quintet Punch Brothers Named Oberlin Affiliate Scholars
By Erich Burnett
Honor comes amid a two-year residency made possible by Oberlin alumnus Ed Helms ’96.
White House Recognizes Oberlin as Climate Action Champion
Communications Staff
The Obama administration has recognized the city of Oberlin for its efforts to become resilient to climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Critic and Author Gary Giddins Visits Oberlin for "Picturing Jazz" Talk
Conservatory Communications Staff
Lecture underscores the value of photography in recounting jazz's history.
TIMARA's Peter Swendsen Celebrates Release on Oberlin Music Label
By Erich Burnett
Recording incorporates environmental sounds of Norway, features Oberlin's Contemporary Music Ensemble and others.
Oberlin's Kayleigh Decker '15 Chosen for Joyce DiDonato Master Class
Conservatory Communications Staff
Conservatory senior one of only four singers invited to take part in the legendary vocalist's February 2015 residency.
Travel, Art, and Education
Rosalind Black
Dyeemah Simmons ’14 takes her experience studying art and her love for education to Anatolia College in Greece to pass on her knowledge to the next generation of international scholars and artists.
Labor of Love
Rosalind Black
Once a politics and history major, John Kallas ’14 goes from studying contemporary American union strategy to practicing it on the streets of Cleveland.