Oglethorpe University is one of 50 institutions nationwide — and one of only two in Georgia — to receive the First Generation College Celebration Grant from the Center for First-Generation Student Success. This annual grant is awarded to colleges and universities to fund programming that will recognize, uplift and honor first-generation students, faculty, staff and […]
Today, June 15, Oglethorpe University joins the nation in celebrating the 10-year anniversary of DACA, the Deferred Actions of Childhood Arrivals program. The over 800,000 undocumented youth that benefit from this program — called “DREAMers” — are given the ability to apply for drivers licenses, social security numbers and work permits, which would be otherwise prohibited […]
Oglethorpe University has been selected by the Institute of International Education to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that provides funding for 25 Oglethorpe students to apply for U.S. passports during the fall semester — bringing them one step closer to studying abroad. Seeking to reduce the cost of studying abroad for students, The […]
Study abroad is an incredible way to broaden world views, make meaningful connections with communities all over the world, and forge friendships for life. At Oglethorpe, students have the opportunity to study abroad through Oglethorpe’s 16 International Exchange Partners around the globe — including a premier academic partnership with the University of Oxford in England. This […]
Having already housed “tech unicorns,” like telecommunications giant Skype and money-transferring app Wise, Estonia is widely considered to be a preeminent entity in startup activity. Last Thursday, Ambassador of Estonia to the United States Kristjan Prikk visited Oglethorpe University to discuss the emerging entrepreneurial trends of his country, offering engaging insights to aspiring business professionals. […]
On Feb. 28, Oglethorpe will celebrate International Study Abroad Day, a day devoted to bringing awareness of study abroad and its lasting impact on students, campuses, and the global community. Held annually on the last Monday of February, Study Abroad Day builds on International Education Week in November. Join Oglethorpe’s Global Education team, Global Ambassadors, and […]
Congratulations to three Oglethorpe students who were awarded the Paul Hoskins Hackett Study Abroad Scholarship for the fall 2021 semester. The scholarship, which assists students with the costs associated with study abroad, was created by the Robitaille Family in memory of their son, alumnus Paul Hackett. The scholarship recipients are: Wade Cook III ’22, a […]
Kharynton Beggs ’23 was this year’s recipient of the Manning Pattillo Jr. Scholarship, presented annually by the Atlanta chapter of the English Speaking Union in honor of former Oglethorpe University President Dr. Manning Pattillo. The scholarship is awarded to an Oglethorpe student in good academic standing, who demonstrates how studying abroad will contribute their academic, professional, and […]
Malaika Taylor ’24 has been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, to study abroad. A sociology major from Lilburn, Georgia, Taylor will spend the several months studying in Legon, Ghana. “I want to broaden my horizons by learning about different cultures, so I […]
International Education Week (IEW) will be celebrated November 12-19, 2021 throughout the U.S.—and at Oglethorpe University. IEW, a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education, celebrates the value and benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. It is also an opportunity to promote programs that not only prepare Americans for a global […]