News
Oberlin Forges Piano Technology Partnership with Shanghai Conservatory
June 18, 2018
Erich Burnett
Union calls for faculty residencies, student exchanges, advanced-level Oberlin degree, and more.
Cooper International Competition for Piano Returns July 14-20
June 14, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Young pianists vie for $40,000 in cash prizes plus the opportunity to perform with The Cleveland Orchestra.
Trailblazing Piano Professor Frances Walker ’45 dies at 94
June 13, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Accomplished performer returned to teach at her alma mater, became the first tenured black female professor.
Oberlin Shansi Selects 2018 Fellows
June 11, 2018
Communications Staff
This year, the organization launches its first-ever Independent Fellowship program.
Learning from Environmental Success
June 6, 2018
Matthew Elrod
Professor Matthew Elrod shares his thoughts on the accomplishments made in the fight against air pollution and his hope that these achievements will encourage people to support policies that will protect this environmental success story and potential applications to other eco-problems.
Opera Singer Kathryn Leemhuis ’05 Reflects on Her Oberlin Advantage
June 4, 2018
Conservatory Communications Staff
Accomplished mezzo-soprano serves as guest faculty at Summer Vocal Academy, performs June 15.
Lilah Drafts-Johnson Closes Stellar Collegiate Track Career with NCAA Title
May 29, 2018
Athletics Communications
Oberlin senior Lilah Drafts-Johnson won the national championship in the 400-meter hurdles in 59.34 seconds, a school record time.
Monique Newton ’18 Wins National Title in Discus on First Day of NCAA Championships
May 25, 2018
Communications Staff
Newton is a seven-time All-American and the first woman athlete in school history to win a national championship.
Kaitlyn Custer ’15 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Argentina
May 24, 2018
Hillary Hempstead
The Hispanic studies major is looking forward to collaboration and learning from other educators in the program.
First-Year Seminar Creates Learning Community Based on ‘Radium Girls’
May 23, 2018
Amanda Nagy
Students in Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Rebecca Whelan’s fall course reunite in spring to plant a tree in honor of the important women scientists they studied.
