News
Culture Writing with Sophie Kemp ’18
Phoebe Pan ’20
After graduating as a French and comparative literature double major, Sophie Kemp ’18 has been working at Pitchfork to kick-start her interests in culture writing.
Monthlong Speaker Series on Militarization Features Three Former Ambassadors
Amanda Nagy
Now in its fourth year, the Global Issues Symposium expands student learning beyond the international studies concentration.
Opera Superstar Joyce DiDonato Gets Playful Feb. 27 at Oberlin
Erich Burnett
“Songplay” explores original arrangements of music spanning from Italian art song to the American Songbook.
Oberlin Alumni Honored with Awards at 61st Grammys
Cathy Strauss
Numerous alumni across classical, jazz, and folk genres named winners at the 61st Grammy Awards ceremony.
Immigration in U.S. History Students Partner with Ohio Immigrant Worker Project
Erin Ulrich ’18
Students in Shelley Lee’s Immigration in U.S. History course partnered with the Ohio Immigrant Worker Project based in Canton, Ohio, this past fall semester.
A Conversation with Caroline Jackson-Smith, Chair and Professor of Theater and Professor of Africana Studies
Communications Staff
Jackson Smith directs the upcoming mainstage show What We Look Like, a comedy written by B.J. Tindal ’16.
Katherine Jolly Joins Oberlin Conservatory Voice Faculty
Erich Burnett
Distinguished singer emphasizes overall wellness, relishes classroom teaching in addition to private lessons.
Professor Erik Inglis Garners NEH Support for Medieval Art History Research
Amanda Nagy
Erik Inglis joins the multitude of art faculty to receive prestigious awards for their work.
A Creative Approach to Journalism: Luke Fortney ’18
Jane Hobson ’22
Luke Fortney ’18 has landed a prestigious year-long fellowship at the Atlantic. Now, he is working his way toward a career in journalism with a fresh perspective.
Britain’s Doric String Quartet to Play Finney Chapel Feb. 22
Erich Burnett
Part of the Artist Recital Series, the performance features gems by Haydn, Britten, and Mendelssohn.