News
Oberlin Named Top Producer of Fulbright Students for 2024-25
Office of Communications
Nineteen Oberlin College and Conservatory students and alumni were awarded Fulbright grants for the 2024-25 academic year, making the college the No. 1 producer of honorees among U.S. undergraduate-only institutions.
Added Value
Annie Zaleski
How alums connect with current Obies (and provide mentorship and career experience) via the Internship+ program.
Good For the Soul
Hanna Raskin ’98
The Boston kosher restaurant Lehrhaus offers award-winning food amid a brain-nourishing atmosphere.
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.
From Oberlin College to Goldman Sachs, financial economics major supports communities across the world
Communications Staff
"Watching my dad help small businesses by issuing loans that fueled their growth was inspiring. It showed me firsthand how financial resources could uplift communities," Mayanka recalls. This early
Accelerating beyond Oberlin College into a finance career
Communications Staff
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.
Oberlin College financial economics major finds leadership and empowerment in finance
Office of Communications
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
Sound and Vision, Summer 2024
Oberlin Alumni Magazine
Book, album and podcast reviews published in the summer 2024 Oberlin Alumni Magazine, including new works from Emily Nussbaum ’88, Sarah Lariviere ’97, and Milena Williamson ’17.
The Power of Thinking Local
Hanna Raskin '98
With Beak Restaurant, Renee Jakaitis Trafton ’07 is transforming the dining scene in Sitka, Alaska.
Writing The Future
Serena Zets '22
With a hit Netflix adaptation and a new book looming, Rumaan Alam ’99 isn’t leaving the world—or Oberlin—behind.