News
Ohio EPA Grant Brings Environmental Dashboard Lessons to Urban School Districts
Communications Staff
Technology created at Oberlin expands in Akron, Cleveland, and Toledo.
After Fossil Fuels
Communications Staff
Three-day conference tackles the challenges and strategies for transitioning to a clean-energy economy.
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.