News
Food Hub Keeps Local Food in the Community
Amanda Nagy
A venture of the Oberlin Project, the Oberlin Food Hub links local farms with wholesale buyers in Northeast Ohio.
Eat Local Challenge Celebrates Commitment to Local Food
Kasey Cheydleur
The annual Eat Local Challenge celebrates the college’s commitment to local food and local farmers by providing a meal sourced entirely from within 150 miles of Oberlin’s kitchens.
Annika Nelson '15 Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Rosalind Black
Annika Nelson ’15 receives a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship along with seven other Oberlin alumni.
Sharing the Wealth
Louis Krauss
Organizations like Oberlin's Book Co-op, Bike Co-op, and Free Store offer affordable ways for students and community members to get what they need, while recycling items that might otherwise go to waste.
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.
Renewed Energy
Amanda Nagy
As the new director of the Oberlin Project, Sean Hayes envisions a more prosperous and sustainable community.
Less is More in Ecolympics Contest
Communications Staff
Shorter showers are second nature, but Ecolympics challenges students to get more creative in reducing their water and energy consumption.
Envisioning Sustainability
James Helmsworth
Meghan Riesterer, the new head of Oberlin's Office of Environmental Sustainability, adds years of experience and expertise to Oberlin's commitment to the environment.
In Search of Women Farmers
James Helmsworth
Recent graduate Lake Buckley is cycling across the country to raise awareness of small-scale organic farms and the women who operate them.
How to Teach for a Revolution
Janet Fiskio, Young Kim
An alumnus and an Oberlin faculty member identify the most important ingredient for a successful food movement: humility.