The family of Eric Quinn ’13 – an alumnus, former student golfer, and assistant golf coach at Oglethorpe who passed away last year – have established a new scholarship to honor his memory and legacy at Oglethorpe. This scholarship will serve as a lasting testament to Eric’s love for Oglethorpe and the impact he made […]
Following a nationwide search, Oglethorpe University has named Sarah Emerson as the new Vice President of Advancement, effective April 15, 2024. Emerson will oversee the teams that lead fundraising, donor stewardship and alumni engagement initiatives. Emerson currently serves as Executive Director for Foundation Relations at Georgia State University where she has managed a portfolio of […]
On March 13, Oglethorpe University welcomed award-winning writer and former State Poet of New York Willie Perdomo for a reading and book signing — the inaugural event for the Oglethorpe Out Loud poetry series. Oglethorpe President Kathryn McClymond opened the event with an introduction of alumna Leah Hughes ’88, whose generous gift established the poetry […]
For Donna and Bob Rasile, graduates of the class of 1982, Oglethorpe has played an important role in their story. It’s where they met, where they honed their professional skills and interests, and where they have continued to share their time and treasure as proud alumni. In the fall, Donna was honored as she completed […]
On February 14, alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and staff united to show their love for Oglethorpe on OU Giving Day and demonstrate their collective commitment to the university. Thanks to support from nearly 200 donors, gifts large and small came together to raise more than $65,000, breaking the OU Giving Day record set in 2021. […]
On Thursday, February 8, the Senior Class of 2024 came together to celebrate a milestone in their time at Oglethorpe — 100 days until graduation. This annual celebration was hosted by the Senior Class President and Senior Class Senators and included an encouraging speech from the Senior Class President, a fun photo booth, finger foods, […]
Oglethorpe University will welcome award-winning writer and former State Poet of New York Willie Perdomo on March 13 for a reading and book signing, the inaugural event for the Oglethorpe Out Loud series. Established recently by a gift from alumna Leah Hughes ’88, Oglethorpe Out Loud will bring esteemed poets to campus each year to […]
OU Giving Day 2024 is in just one week, and the entire Oglethorpe community is invited to show their love for Oglethorpe! On February 14, donors are encouraged to give back to Oglethorpe and support a variety of projects across the campus. This year, OU Giving Day will feature multiple new exciting challenges for donors […]
On February 14, 2024, Oglethorpe will host its third annual OU Giving Day, in conjunction with the campus’s Oglethorpe Day celebration! The entire OU community is invited to come together on this special day to support what they love most about Oglethorpe. Alumni, students, parents, friends, faculty, and staff are encouraged to join in and […]
The Charles A. Frueauff Foundation (CAFF), a long-time supporter of Oglethorpe University, committed $60,000 to the university for scholarships at its November 4 Board meeting, which was held on the Oglethorpe campus. “We are grateful for the support of the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation over the years and take seriously the trust they have in […]