News
Richard Powers to Deliver Commencement Address to Class of 2023
April 17, 2023
Office of Communications
Prolific, Pulitzer Prize-winning author celebrated for his thoughtful explorations of humanity’s place in the world.
Trailblazing Musician Wu Man in Residence at Oberlin
February 20, 2023
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Wu Man, recognized as the world’s premier pipa virtuoso and a leading ambassador of Chinese music, will be in residence at Oberlin February 24-25 and take part in three events across campus that culminate in a concert with Oberlin College quartet-in-residence, the Verona Quartet .
Oberlin-Como Piano Master Class Series Opens with Robert Spano '84
November 22, 2021
Erich Burnett
Nov. 30, Dec. 2 events to be followed by four additional artist-teacher visits, with virtual festival in summer.
'Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution'
January 15, 2021
Office of Communications
On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day we look back at the civil rights activist's visits to Oberlin College, and the powerful 1965 commencement speech he gave in Tappan Square.
Verona Quartet to Hold 2020-21 Oberlin Residency
July 17, 2020
Erich Burnett
Winner of Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award, rising ensemble will mentor college musicians through lessons, chamber music, and more.
Oberlin Students Host Earth Day Symposium Online
May 12, 2020
Jaimie Yue '22
The organizers of the Earth Day 50 celebration shifted their plans to make a 10-day symposium of speakers and panel discussions a virtual experience that appealed to a broad audience.
Russian Renaissance Brings Classical-Folk Fusion to Oberlin Feb. 28
February 9, 2020
Erich Burnett
Convention-busting quartet deftly bridges sounds from multiple worlds and eras.
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.
A Different Kind of Puppet Show
October 14, 2019
Erich Burnett
Guest artists Zohn Collective and La Coperacha join forces for an artful mashup of music and puppetry.
Opera Legend Marilyn Horne Leads Master Classes at Oberlin April 20, 22
April 11, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Celebrated mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne returns to Oberlin to work with voice students and lead several master classes.
