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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.
Maya Marrero English ’20 Awarded Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Fellowship
May 25, 2020
Hillary Hempstead
English will intern in the field of economic development and take intensive German classes.
Sophia Brewer Thompson ’20 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Bulgaria
May 23, 2020
Hillary Hempstead
While abroad, she hopes to learn about Bulgarian language, culture, and landscapes, along with developing her teaching skills.
History Design Lab Institute Advises How to Launch an Oral History Project
January 15, 2020
Hillary Hempstead
The History Design Lab Institute offers an intensive look at how to launch a collaborative oral history project, along with methods of project design and presentation.
Third-Year Hannah Scholl Represents Oberlin at Athens Democracy Forum
December 5, 2019
Amanda Nagy
Scholl was Oberlin’s first-ever delegate to the International New York Times Athens Democracy Forum held each fall.
Community Engagement Institute Takes Thoughtful Approach to Service
September 9, 2019
Amanda Nagy
First-years take part in service projects with local community partners during Orientation.
Oberlin Builds Partnerships in Cleveland
September 5, 2019
Amanda Nagy
Orientation event brings entire incoming class to Cleveland for tours, workshops, and service learning.
First-years Get Big Welcome to Cleveland
August 23, 2019
Amanda Nagy
Connect Cleveland orientation helps incoming class explore opportunities in the city and greater Northeast Ohio region.
Jeremy Simon ’17: Environmental Outreach and Cross-Cultural Learning
June 7, 2019
Andrea Wang ’19
Since graduating from Oberlin, psychology graduate Jeremy Simon ’17 has led outdoors programs across Southeast Asia.
Producing Radio at NPR: Anna Bauman ’17
June 6, 2019
Jane Hobson ’22
History graduate Anna Bauman ’17 is building a career path in radio. Currently, she works as an associate producer for NPR’s On Point.
