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Campus Compact names Iesha Phillips ’22 a Newman Civic Fellow
March 24, 2021
Jane Hobson '22
Iesha-LaShay Phillips, a third-year Africana studies and law and society double-major, has been awarded the Campus Compact 2021 Newman Civic Fellowship after being nominated through the Bonner Center for Community-Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Research.
Iesha-LaShay Phillips ’22 Awarded Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship to Study Abroad in Dublin
March 22, 2021
Scott Wargo
A law and society and Africana studies double major, Iesha-LaShay Phillips is one of 14 student leaders from across the country selected to participate in a summer study abroad program focused on leadership, intercultural communication, and social justice as a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow.
Iesha-LaShay Phillips Appears on 'Today Show' Tribute to Toni Morrison
December 16, 2020
Communications Staff
As one of the winners of the 2020 Toni Morrison essay contest winners, Phillips will read an essay that honors Morrison.
Black Student Athlete Group Focuses on Community, Mentoring, and Diversifying Athletics
December 7, 2020
Amanda Nagy
Without a rigorous competition schedule this fall, the group has used the time to network with alumni and develop a mentoring program with local high school students.
This Week in Photos: Creativity and Strength
November 13, 2020
Yvonne Gay
Inspirational words and chalk drawn images on the sidewalks of Wilder Bowl greeted those passing by this past week. This chalk walk exercise resulted in several standout images featured in this week’s photo series.
Afrikan Heritage House Friday Night Lecture Series Returns
November 11, 2020
Yvonne Gay
A signature Afrikan Heritage House program that gives participants the opportunity to hear and learn from Black professionals is making a virtual return.
Confidence in Research: Morgan Thomas ’19
July 1, 2020
Jaimie Yue '22
Thomas credits the mentorship and scientific training she received in the lab of Associate Professor of Neuroscience Gunnar Kwakye.
Oberlin Holds Teach-in on the George Floyd Uprising
June 16, 2020
Communications Staff
The panel session served as a space for faculty to share their perspectives and insights about the recent events.
In Celebration of Toni Morrison: A Gesture of Love and Reflection
February 17, 2020
Amanda Nagy
Daylong event invites the world to remember the life and work of Toni Morrison on her birthday.
Kwanzaa Founder Maulana Karenga Visits Oberlin
December 10, 2019
Jane Hobson ’22
An activist and scholar of Africana studies, Maulana Karenga established the holiday in 1966.
