News
Different Strokes
Tara Draper '23
Conservatory bassist Joshua Rhodes ’21 pools his efforts with the Oberlin swim team.
Shari Rabin Awarded Research Fellowship from National Endowment for the Humanities
Amanda Nagy
Rabin is conducting research that will lead to a book on the history of Jews in the U.S. South.
Discovering a Passion for Science Communication: Lisa Learman '16
Jaimie Yue '22
A biology and musical studies double major at Oberlin, Learman is completing her PhD in the Cellular and Molecular Medicine program at Johns Hopkins University.
Stanley Cowell ’62, Jazz Pianist, Composer, and Educator, Dies at 79
Erich Burnett
Inventive performer played with numerous greats, dedicated himself to teaching in mid-career.
Student Brings Expertise to Discussion on Arab Youth and Resilience
Amanda Nagy
An international student from Jordan, Marah Ajilat discussed COVID-19-era job prospects in a panel discussion hosted by The Hill.
An Obertones Winter Concert
Yvonne Gay
The Obertones presented a virtual winter concert on December 11.
Iesha-LaShay Phillips Appears on 'Today Show' Tribute to Toni Morrison
Communications Staff
As one of the winners of the 2020 Toni Morrison essay contest winners, Phillips will read an essay that honors Morrison.
Faculty and Alumni Pianists to Give Marathon Broadcast Performance
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Beethoven's 250th birthday—December 16—begins with a midnight celebration on Oberlin Stage Left.
Oberlin College Joins Leaders From Across the United States Affirming a Commitment to Global Climate Action
Office of Communications
December 12, 2020, marks the five-year anniversary of the world coming together to sign on to the Paris Agreement for global climate action. To commemorate this moment, Oberlin College has joined more than one thousand leaders from local governments, businesses, tribal communities, and other institutions across the country as a signatory of the ‘‘America Is All In’’ joint statement.
Arts and Sciences Orchestra Collaboration Premieres December 15
Erich Burnett
Virtual performance draws upon musicians from the college, community, conservatory, and elsewhere.