Princess Bride comes to Oberlin

One of the more famous Oberlin graduates returned to campus today to received an Honorary Doctor of Literature degree. Two-time Academy Award winner William Goldman, OC '52, spoke to students interested in careers in film during his visit.

Goldman, one of the more famous screenwriters in America, had an informal discussion with students interested in screenwriting this morning. He shared stories and advice, part of which he will include in a new book The Current Campfire. He then received the honorary degree in a private ceremony with the College Board of Trustees. He capped his Oberlin trip with a discussion with students, facilitated by Professor of Theater Roger Copeland.

Goldman won an Academy Award in 1970 for his original screenplay for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and won a second for an adapted screenplay for All the President's Men. He also wrote the screenplay for the cult classic The Princess Bride and a plethora of other films.

Goldman has also been honored as a fiction and non-fiction writer.

Goldman was originally scheduled to receive his honorary degree at last year's Honors Day Assembly, but had to cancel the visit due to travel problems.