News
Got a news item or feature story idea? Member of the media? Contact us: communications@oberlin.edu.
Emperor's New Rules
July 23, 2021
Erich Burnett
Oberlin Opera Theater presents a surrealist work by Mollicone and a comedy by Menotti July 29-August 2.
From Preschool to Star Wars
June 17, 2021
Charlotte Maskelony '21
Versatile singer and educator Adriana Manfredi ’01 stretches the bounds of her music career.
Nkeiru Okoye '92 Earns Guggenheim Fellowship for Composition
May 19, 2021
Erich Burnett
Award supports completion of an opera that explores the experience of Black women.
The Team for Your Dreams
May 4, 2021
Charlotte Maskelony '21
Conservatory Professional Development helps students find their path.
Like Only Oberlin Can
March 30, 2021
Charlotte Maskelony '21
Conservatory students reflect on a remarkable fall semester—and stay vigilant through the spring.
Oberlin Alumni Win Grammys at 63rd Annual Awards Ceremony
March 15, 2021
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Winners of this year's Grammy Awards include 10 Oberlin Conservatory alumni across five different classical music categories.
Mister Rogers’ Neighbor, Francois Clemmons ’67
February 12, 2021
Yvonne Gay
When Mister Rogers invited Officer Clemmons—played by Francois Clemmons ’67—to join him in cooling his feet in a pool of water, the pair was not only spending a refreshing moment together, Rogers was proudly showing his viewers where he stood on civil rights at a time when some public pools prohibited Black swimmers.
Oberlin Vocalists Rise to the Top
January 15, 2021
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
First-year students secure top prizes in national and regional competitions.
Rhiannon Giddens '00 to Appear on Oberlin Stage Left
December 7, 2020
Erich Burnett
December 10 performance with Francesco Turrisi also features Giddens in conversation.
Get to Know Tamara Jade ’12
November 9, 2020
Oli Bentley '21
The Voice sensation will meet Oberlin students November 11 as part of the Alumni CONnections Series.
