Oglethorpe University is celebrating its continued partnership with TheDream.US, helping “Dreamers” to achieve their college and career goals. TheDream.US is the nation’s largest college access and career success program for immigrant youth who came to the U.S. as children and attended K-12 schools, but are ineligible for federal financial aid. The program raises private funds […]
Oglethorpe University’s first-ever Intercultural Center is now open to the campus community. Located on the second floor of the Turner Lynch Campus Center, the student-focused collaboration space will be home to community events with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the year. The new Intercultural Center is many things all at once: a place […]
Since the 1940s, the O Book has served as a living piece of Oglethorpe University history. Presented to students by the Alumni Association, the O Book shares the story behind the university’s traditions and helps all Petrels learn about the role they play in the larger history of OU. The O Book details events, traditions, celebrations, […]
Last Friday morning — warm and bright in the late summer sun — ushered in the Oglethorpe Class of 2027 and their families for the start of a new academic year. Aided by the tireless Petrel Moving Company, first-year students quickly settled into their residence halls, ready to begin Orientation. Orientation Weekend continued with exciting […]
The Oglethorpe University Counseling Center has introduced a new service, Petrel After-Hours Support Services (PASS), to support students after regular business hours. Made possible through a grant from the Frueauff Foundation, PASS provides after-hours support to students experiencing a mental health crisis. Students living on and off campus can talk to a qualified counselor by […]
Oglethorpe University’s Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20 honored more than 240 graduates and faculty and student award winners, and welcomed community and campus leaders to the stage. The livestream recording of the ceremony may be viewed on Oglethorpe’s YouTube channel and additional photos and video from the ceremony and other commencement events are below. […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — an opportunity to reflect on the role that mental health plays in the lives of college students and throughout a university. Unaddressed mental health challenges pervade all aspects of life, especially academic performance, and can leave students feeling unmotivated and alone. Oglethorpe University has long been a tight-knit […]
The founding director of the new Oglethorpe University Intercultural Center will be Marisol Zacarias who brings a proven track record of intercultural engagement for such organizations as Reach for Excellence, Agnes Scott College and the Posse Foundation. The Oglethorpe community is invited to a meet-and-greet with Zacarias at 1 p.m., May 9, in the Cousins […]
Congratulations to the students, faculty and staff recognized at Oglethorpe University’s 2023 Honors and Awards Ceremony, held in Lupton Auditorium on April 27. This annual event celebrates academic excellence and leadership contributions throughout the academic year. This year’s honorees are: Leadership Learning Award – Josue Acosta Adult Degree Program Student Award – Mike Markey Charles […]
The results for the 2023-2024 Student Government Association and Programming Board elections have been announced. Congratulations to the next group of student leaders, who will represent the student body for the next academic year: SGA President: Ashleigh Ewald Vice President of the Senate: David Martinez Vice President of Inter Club Council: Morgan Quach Vice President […]