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Haoyuan Gao Wins Oberlin's 2024 Nexial Prize
Communications Staff
Haoyuan Gao ’24, a biology and neuroscience double major with minors in book studies, chemistry, and East Asian studies, has been named the winner of Oberlin’s 2024 Nexial Prize. The award is presented to an outstanding science student with aspirations for interdisciplinary research.
Jazz Vocalist Dani Assis ’23 Wins Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
A rising star, Assis emerged from an international pool of talent in this year’s competition with vocalists from China, Belarus, Canada, Germany, Mexico, and across the United States.
Students Create Project That Engages Local Hospital Patients and Nursing Home Residents
George Rogers
Oboist Meera Bhatia ’23 and flutist Emily Nixon ’23 visited local hospital and nursing homes over the past academic year, commissioning and premiering a piece by Jeff Scott through the Gletherow-Young-Deppman Project Award.
Jeff Witmer Wins 2024 Chauvenet Prize for Mathematics Writing
Communications Staff
Longtime professor lauded for exploration of “Simpson’s paradox.”
Oberlin Celebrates Commencement 2024
Communications Staff
On Monday, May 27, 629 members of the Oberlin College and Conservatory class of 2024 participated in commencement exercises. The ceremony took place in sun-filled and windswept Tappan Square, featured a keynote address from Pulitzer Prize-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens ’00.
Cameron Montague ’24 Earns Fulbright to Colombia
Communications Staff
Cameron Montague ’24, a double major in psychology and comparative American studies, has earned a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) in Colombia for the 2024-2025 academic year
Sophia Gliatto ’24 Earns Fulbright to Mexico
Communications Staff
Sophia Gliatto '24, a double major in Hispanic studies and comparative American studies, has earned a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) in Mexico for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Global and Local Changemakers to be Honored at this Year’s Commencement
Communications Staff
A physician who works to advance HIV and AIDS research and treatment; a couple dedicated to serving the Oberlin community; and a cofounder of the college’s first co-op will all be honored during this year’s Commencement exercises.
From Oberlin College to Goldman Sachs
Communications Staff
Anna Silverman ’22 has made a remarkable leap, from Oberlin to the investment banking firm Goldman Sachs.
Conservatory Celebrates Standout Students for 2024
Communications Staff
Annual reception held May 13 in Stull Recital Hall.