Jordyn Billings ‘22 is a sociology major and communications minor. “I’m the kind of person that enjoys dressing up every day. I’m big on not just having ‘special occasion’ outfits, because I think life is a special occasion. Especially if you’ve had a lot of difficulties in life, going forth prepared for the day as […]
The results for the 2022-2023 Student Government Association and Programming Board elections have been announced. These students will represent the student body for the next academic year. President: Ashrakat Hassan Vice President of the Senate: Jada Thomas Vice President of the Programming Board: Maria Coles Treasurer: TBD in Fall 2022 Parliamentarian: Jasmine Martin Secretary: Nathania […]
On March 11, the Oglethorpe Panhellenic Council held Oglethorpe’s first women-owned business pop-up shop. The event, held in the Cousins Center for Science and Innovation, was created by the Panhellenic Council to accomplish one of their goals, to reach a bigger audience on campus, and to celebrate Women’s History Month and the businesses created by […]
From March 11-April 17, the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA) is hosting the exhibition titled “Re-Purpose: Monte Creates.” Curated by Senior Class President Makayla Adams ’22 and OUMA Director Elizabeth Peterson Jennings, Re-Purpose brings together select works by Oglethorpe student Monte Hahn, who passed away in 2021. Monte’s creative journey straddles the worlds of art […]
Stephen Graffius ’24 is a junior physics-engineering dual degree major. “The reason I came to Oglethorpe is because I was recruited to run cross country and track. And it’s worked out so far, which is really nice. I’ve picked up a lot of things along the way that I wouldn’t have really expected—like joining a […]
Oglethorpe University will once again be featured as a point of interest in the annual Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites, presented by the Atlanta Preservation Center. This year, Library Director Eli Arnold ’06 will guide visitors back through the history of OU. Founded in 1835 in Midway, Georgia, Oglethorpe has an eccentric past, which includes being […]
Rachael Morris ’24 is a sophomore theatre major. “I did color guard for about two years. I could only do it for that long because I turned my focus to theatre, and it was really hard to do both. I wish there was a world where I could have done both, because I have a […]
Each year, Oglethorpe’s graduating class launches a “Seniors for Students” fundraising campaign as a way to leave their legacy on campus. This year’s senior gift campaign, led by Senior Class President Makayla Adams ’22, is raising funds for the Monte Hahn Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors the memory of Monte Hahn, a member of the […]
Today, students, faculty and staff celebrated one of Oglethorpe’s beloved traditions — Oglethorpe Day. The sun shone brightly as the campus community gathered for the event for the first time since 2020. This annual tradition celebrates the university’s namesake, James Edward Oglethorpe. It is on Oglethorpe Day that we are reminded of the motto of […]
Freshman class president Ashleigh Ewald ’25 recently launched and is hosting “The Stormy Petrel Times,” a new podcast devoted to helping Oglethorpe students feel connected and informed. Named after OU’s mascot, The Stormy Petrel Times will offer weekly content, including the latest campus news and interviews with students, faculty, and staff who are making a difference […]