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Hayley Segall ’20 Awarded Jacobs Prize for the Study of Religion
Hillary Hempstead
The prize recognizes one graduating religion major with a $25,000 award.
From Double Major to Law School: Emily Kelly-Olsen ’19
Jaimie Yue '22
A student athlete, Kelly-Olsen discovered her passion for politics and East Asian studies at Oberlin. She is currently a student at University of Michigan Law School and working as an associate at a law firm in her hometown of Portland, Oregon.
Verona Quartet to Hold 2020-21 Oberlin Residency
Erich Burnett
Winner of Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award, rising ensemble will mentor college musicians through lessons, chamber music, and more.
Ilana Ascher Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Germany
Hillary Hempstead
While teaching abroad, the 2019 graduate hopes to become involved in community building and environmentalism.
Ryan Anthony, Trumpet Prodigy and Former Oberlin Faculty, Dies at 51
Erich Burnett
Electrifying performer appeared with major orchestras across America.
Taking Her Time: Master of Art History Candidate Michelle Fikrig ’18
Jaimie Yue '22
Fikrig is carving a niche by incorporating themes of reproductive and queer rights advocacy into art historical research.
Confidence in Research: Morgan Thomas ’19
Jaimie Yue '22
Thomas credits the mentorship and scientific training she received in the lab of Associate Professor of Neuroscience Gunnar Kwakye.
Community Music School Student Appears on NPR’s "From the Top"
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Raised in Oberlin, 18-year-old violist performs with Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra.
Katherine Jolly Leads Conversation on the Spiritual as an American Genre
Hillary Hempstead
In a discussion produced by SongFest, four internationally renowned opera singers shared their thoughts on the spiritual as an American genre in the classical vocal world.
Beyond Economics: Federico Consuegra ’18
Jaimie Yue '22
As a mergers and acquisitions analyst, Consuegra is using the breadth of liberal arts education to set himself apart from his peers.