News
An Obertones Winter Concert
December 16, 2020
Yvonne Gay
The Obertones presented a virtual winter concert on December 11.
The Transition From Student Senate to Washington, D.C.
December 8, 2020
Yvonne Gay
When he was growing up, Machmud Makhmudov ’15 noticed how communities from different parts of the world created lives that struggled, grew, and thrived alongside one another. That insight served him well as a policy advisor for the presidential campaign and stands to be an impression in his new role with the incoming Biden Administration.
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.
Talking Sustainability with Oberlin’s Green EDGE Fund
November 13, 2020
Kyra McConnell ’22
October was Sustainability Month at Oberlin, and no group is more dedicated to its celebration than the Green EDGE Fund. Composed of 10 student board members, the organization distributes funds to community-based projects dedicated to environmental sustainability.
Twine, a Student Life App, Announces Launch
October 2, 2020
Communications Staff
The Twine app was conceived and supported through Oberlin’s LaunchU startup accelerator.
Oberlin’s Student Clubs and Organizations Stay Connected
May 8, 2020
Kyra McConnell ’22
A look into the work of four groups that have remained active and engaged during remote learning.
A Welcome Voice for Musicians
April 3, 2020
Charlotte Maskelony ’21
Young leaders represent their fellow students’ needs through the Conservatory Council of Students.
Startup Weekend Produces Student-Created Ventures
November 6, 2019
Jane Hobson '22
The competition was hosted by Oberlin Entrepreneurship Club and the Center For Innovation and Impact.
El Centro Volunteer Initiative Connects Oberlin Students with Lorain
July 24, 2019
Erin Ulrich ’18
What began as a few Oberlin students tutoring in Lorain once a week has expanded into a team of more than 30 volunteers and three working groups who teach classes at El Centro every Saturday morning.
History to Consulting: Samir Husain ’18
June 24, 2019
Erin Ulrich ’18
History graduate Samir Husain ’18 is working as an associate consultant at Maryville Consulting Group.
