News
The Vagina Dialogues
Jeff Hagan ’86
Despite its cheeky name, Tight Lipped has serious plans to address vulvovaginal pain.
Homecoming and Reunion 2023: The Weekend in Pictures
Communications Staff
Obie alums spanning generations returned for Homecoming and Reunion at the tail end of September. The gorgeous autumn weekend provided a fitting backdrop for festive celebrations all over campus
Going Places
Henry Hicks IV ’21
Jasmine Mitchell knew a few things she wanted out of college, though she wasn’t sure how she would get them: She wanted to see the world, and she wanted to make a difference in it.
Aaliyah Bilal ’04 Named National Book Award Finalist
Communications Staff
Short-story collection Temple Folk shares reflections of former Nation of Islam members.
Courtney Bryan ’04 Wins Prestigious MacArthur Fellowship
Communications Staff
Composer-pianist’s artistry reveals wide-ranging influences, from jazz and gospel to experimental sounds.
Dr. Menna Demessie ’02 Wins Black Music Action Coalition Social Impact Award
Office of Communications
On September 21, the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) awarded Dr. Menna Demessie ’02 with the organization’s prestigious Social Impact Award. The honor was one of two major awards the Cleveland-born scholar activist received this week.
Halls of Game Fame
Communications Staff
For generations of students, the big game at Oberlin meant big campus spirit too.
Change Agent
Tyler Applegate
Jesse Kohler’s Oberlin studies led him to become a distinguished voice for trauma-informed advocacy.
Oberlin Homecoming Set for Sep. 29-Oct. 1
Communications Staff
Homecoming 2023 at Oberlin will feature the weekend’s favorite traditions—plus a host of new experiences that highlight our bustling campus in autumn: tours, talks, music, celebrations of all kinds
In the Path of Disaster
Tyler Applegate
Monica Dix travels to a hub of natural calamity to probe its risks and resilience.