Marvin Krislov was inaugurated as the 14th president of Oberlin College at the John W. Heisman Field House on November 2, 2007. The ceremony was part of a full weekend of events celebrating the vibrant contemporary life and rich history of Oberlin College, the Conservatory of Music, and the City of Oberlin.
Mr. Krislov came to Oberlin from the University of Michigan, where he was vice president and general counsel, leading the university's successful defense before the United States Supreme Court of its admission policies designed to create a diverse student body. Mr. Krislov is a summa cum laude graduate of Yale University. A Rhodes Scholar, he earned a master's degree in modern history at Oxford University's Magdalen College, and a doctor of laws degree at Yale, where he served as editor of the law journal.
Alumni and friends of Oberlin College are encouraged to share in this milestone occasion by exploring this site, which includes images of the ceremony and related events, as well as the full text of the remarks by President Krislov.
