For its spring Rikard Lecture, Oglethorpe’s Hammack School of Business will welcome Shan Cooper, executive director of the Atlanta Committee for Progress. The online event will be held Tuesday, March 16 at 4 p.m. Founded in 2003, the Atlanta Committee for Progress provides leadership on key issues important to economic growth and inclusion for all […]
For economics and politics double major Oyinlola Oyinloye ’21, an Oglethorpe education has opened the doors to many places. This summer after graduating, she will travel to New York City to work with JPMorgan Chase & Co. in their Markets Summer Analyst Program. The Summer Analyst Program is highly sought-after. This position at the multinational […]
Epsilon Iota Psi Sorority, Inc. (EIPsi) was founded at Oglethorpe University on April 25, 2012 as the first African-American Greek organization associated with the university. The “Madames of EIPsi,” along with later additions Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., are important and proud parts of Oglethorpe’s history. “We founded EIPsi […]
Oglethorpe’s Division of National Sciences has announced new research opportunities available to undergraduates. These research opportunities include authentic faculty-mentored research providing students the opportunity to work side-by-side with a faculty member on a research project. In addition to a highly impactful experience, research positions may be awarded with course credit, authorship on papers, attendance at […]
For sophomore Alex Blecker ’23, writing about law and politics had always been an interest, but never more than that. Then, his first op-ed was published in the Atlanta Jewish Times during his first semester of college. It was the first of many more pieces he would write and have published while at Oglethorpe — […]
Opportunities to network and build professional relationships can lead to internships and valuable career exploration for students—but during a pandemic, making that happen requires some creativity. To address the challenge, Oglethorpe ‘s Career Development and Alumni Relations collaborated to offer a virtual mentoring program to help students make connections and explore career opportunities, in a […]
Five students have received undergraduate research awards from Oglethorpe’s Student Research Development Fund, distributed annually. The students are majoring in a range of disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics and theatre. Funding applications were evaluated by a committee comprised of Dr. Lea Alford, Eli Arnold, Dr. Beth Concepcion, Alyssa Kowis, Dr. Karen Schmeichel, Dr. Glenn Sharfman […]
Last Friday, Oglethorpe students competed in the second “Shark Tank”-style Idea Incubator for a chance to win up to $4,000 for their start-up business. The event was sponsored by the Hammack School of Business and the Oglethorpe Entrepreneurship Club. Like the hit show “Shark Tank,” student entrepreneurs gave short pitches detailing their business ideas for […]
The City of Brookhaven has selected René Alvarez, director of academic success and advising, to serve on its Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission. In September, the City Council approved a resolution establishing the commission, in an effort to create an inclusive and welcoming forum for open and honest discussions on social justice, race and […]
Oglethorpe senior Mia D’Zerrea Taylor ’21 has been awarded the 2020 Georgia Power Rising Star Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes one college junior or senior student in good standing who is pursuing a degree in film-related studies. The $5,000 award was presented at the 2020 Business of Entertainment, a virtual event held on Dec. 3 sponsored […]