HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for all academic, administrative, and student life activities of Oberlin College and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

Notable Features:

Iconic Tappan Square, the Allen Memorial Art Museum, the state-of-the-art Kohl Building for the Conservatory, the LEED Platinum-certified Peter B. Lewis Gateway Center, and numerous architecturally significant historic buildings.

Work Culture:

For employees, Oberlin fosters an intellectually stimulating and collaborative academic environment. The culture values innovation in education, student mentorship, progressive ideals, and a strong sense of community, with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion.

HQ Significance:

The Oberlin campus is significant not only as a center of higher learning but also as a site of major historical importance in American education and social justice movements, particularly in coeducation and abolitionism.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and facilities reflect Oberlin's core values: academic and artistic excellence, community, sustainability (e.g., green buildings, local food initiatives), historical consciousness, and the integration of intellectual and social engagement.

Location:

Oberlin College maintains a global presence through a wide array of study abroad and exchange programs, international student enrollment from numerous countries, faculty-led research collaborations across continents, and an engaged worldwide alumni network. The curriculum often incorporates global perspectives, and the college actively fosters an international campus environment.

Street Address:

Carnegie Building, 52 West Lorain St.

City:

Oberlin

State/Province:

OH

Country:

USA