News
Playing a Critical Role in Child Development
March 31, 2021
Yvonne Gay
Being an early childhood educator means playing a critical role in a child’s development. The industry needs more people who love to see children grow, says Sela Taylor ’15.
![A portrait of a young lady.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2021/selamiller15.courtesy_of_s._miller.jpg?itok=cO5HvPsG)
The Hectic and Gratifying Life of a CNN Producer
March 17, 2021
Yvonne Gay
Matthew Kendrick’s passion for shooting and editing video led to a position as an associate producer with CNN political commentator Fareed Zakaria. Today, he reflects on his experiences and offers advice to students who have hopes of working in the broadcast journalism industry.
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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.
![A man student sitting on a couch.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/machmud_makhmudov.jennifermanna.jpg?itok=6cv6mKAX)
The Perfect Career Sweet Spot
November 20, 2020
Yvonne Gay
When she was a student at Oberlin, Rosemary Boeglin ’14 thought a career in journalism was in her future. Today, instead of writing the news Boeglin helps to create it in her role as a rapid response spokesperson for President-elect Joe Biden.
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