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Dorm Room Design in a Pandemic: Apartment Therapy Founder Maxwell Ryan ’89
Hillary Hempstead
We asked Maxwell Ryan '89, the former designer and founder or Apartment Therapy, to revisit the topic of dorm room design and offer more advice on how to make a dorm room the coziest, most welcoming place possible.
Writing in the Time of Crisis: Incoming First-Years Published in Away Journal
Amanda Nagy
The students participated in Oberlin's eight-week remote course, Uncovering COVID-19: Critical Liberal Arts Perspectives.
Oberlin Percussion Group Takes on Daunting Work by James Wood on New Oberlin Music Release
Erich Burnett
Commissioned by professor Michael Rosen, evocative Cloud-Polyphonies premiered at Oberlin in 2011.
Steve Parker ’02 Awarded Rome Prize for 2020-21
Erich Burnett
Musician and educator to focus on creation of sound sculptures and wearable listening devices.
A Conversation with Jason Williams ’05, ‘Professor STEM’
Amanda Nagy
A leader in STEM enrichment programming for local youth, Jason Williams is author of a new book to help children grapple with COVID-19.
Maame Kwaaba Stephens ’01 Selected for Eisenhower Fellowship
Amanda Nagy
The fellowship program connects accomplished leaders from various sectors with networking and professional development opportunities.
Student Pair Creates Science Education Initiative for Kids
Hillary Hempstead
Fourth-year Victoria Fisher and third-year Becca Fenselau cofounded an initiative that offers STEM videos for young learners.
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.