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International Contemporary Ensemble Residency
Susan Iler
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
Taking Care of Business
Rachel Abbey McCafferty
Oberlin’s new business major blends liberal arts values with the practical skills students need to launch a successful career on their own terms.
Edna Unseld wins the 2025 Cooper International Competition for Violin
Shelly Rasmussen
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.
Oberlin Introduces Financial Economics Major to Meet Growing Student Interest
Office of Communications
New program builds on established successes, positions graduates for high-impact careers.
Making a Difference with Business
Lucy Curtis ’24
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.
Oberlin’s Sustainable Infrastructure Program Reaches Major Milestone
Ginger Christ
Geothermal heating and cooling system comes online, supports Oberlin reaching 100 percent carbon neutrality by 2025.
The Business of Art
Lucy Curtis ’24
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.
Finding the Joy with Seckou Keita
Stephanie Manning '23
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.
Beyond the Writing Center: Abbie Patchen ’24
Communications Staff
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.
Richard Miller Classical Voice Competition for High School Students returns in November
Abbi Getty
Oberlin Conservatory is proud to announce the return of the Richard Miller Classical Voice Competition for High School Students, a festival aimed at encouraging and supporting high school students in the pursuit of a career in classical vocal music. The festival is named in honor of Richard Miller, a member of the voice faculty at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music for more than 40 years.