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At Oberlin, success is around every corner
February 11, 2025
Danielle Frezza
When Jesse Cruz ’25 joined the Ashby Business Scholars Program last year, it opened his eyes to a new way of kicking off his career journey. Even for those who aren’t business majors, the...

From Oberlin College to Goldman Sachs, financial economics major supports communities across the world
October 8, 2024
Communications Staff
"Watching my dad help small businesses by issuing loans that fueled their growth was inspiring. It showed me firsthand how financial resources could uplift communities," Mayanka recalls...

Accelerating beyond Oberlin College into a finance career
October 3, 2024
Communications Staff
Samantha Gilfond ’25, a double major in math and economics, is excited about her next steps in the finance field as a private equity analyst at Riverside Acceleration Capital in New York City.

Oberlin College financial economics major finds leadership and empowerment in finance
October 1, 2024
Office of Communications
Initially unsure of his path, Cole found clarity as he engaged deeply with the interdisciplinary curriculum and the supportive community at Oberlin. "My interest in economics really took off...

How to Succeed in Business
July 16, 2024
Annie Zaleski
As the Ashby Business Scholars celebrate 20 years of introducing Obies to the business world, three distinguished alums give updates on their careers.

The Long and Winding (Entrepreneurial) Road
June 13, 2024
Annie Zaleski
Evelyne White ’04 earned a degree in politics and is now the CEO and cofounder of SixPlus, a startup company that makes it easy for businesses and marketing professionals to source and book private event spaces.

$5M Gift Supports Oberlin Business Programs and Curriculum
January 16, 2024
Office of Communications
Alan L. Wurtzel '55 and his wife, Irene, have committed $5 million to establish the Alan L. ’55 and Irene R. Wurtzel Endowed Fund for Business Education, which will provide the support necessary to enhance business education at Oberlin.

Getting Down to Business
January 5, 2024
Annie Zaleski
As the Ashby Business Scholars program celebrates 20 years, five current and former participants share what they’ve learned from the program—and how it’s shaped their career paths.

“From the Classroom to the Boardroom”
June 27, 2019
Communications Staff
This episode of An Oberlin Minute features students in the Ashby Business Scholars Program during their on-campus intensive on business professionalism and networking.
