The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art has launched a new research center that is giving greater accessibility and visibility for its ever-growing permanent collection—and growing academic research opportunities for students. The research center had inauspicious beginnings as a workroom in the museum, but with the help of continuing education student Grady Clinkscales III, the museum began, with […]
In one of Oglethorpe’s greatest traditions, students and faculty gathered in the Conant Performing Arts Center to hear campus leaders, such as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Glenn Sharfman, Director of the A_LAB Dr. Beth Concepcion ’90, Director of Theatre Matt Huff, Associate Professor of Economics Dr. Peter Kower and Student Government Association President […]
“When I go looking for plants I know birds use, I can’t find them, either as seed or seedling,” Donnelly says. “I don’t think growers know there’s a burgeoning demand for this. We have to hook up them up with residents—there’s huge potential.“ In a recent Audubon article on the importance of native plants as […]
Dr. Glenn Sharfman, provost and vice president for academic affairs, has announced 16 new staff and faculty, plus a number of notable academic position changes. Below are the faculty and staff who will either be new to the Oglethorpe community, or will be returning but in a different capacity: Mr. Rene Alvarez Compass Advising Director […]
The Catalan capital is rich in culture Since 2012, Oglethorpe has served as the academic partner of LeadAbroad, approving academic faculty, syllabi, course pedagogy and materials for its multifaceted study abroad programs. LeadAbroad programs attract a growing number of students from universities across the U.S., most of whom earn transferable Oglethorpe credit for the program. LeadAbroad […]
Learning isn’t reserved for undergrads Oglethorpe offers a variety of courses open to the public. Whether you choose to continue your education with a second (or third, or fourth) language, or learn a brand new subject, community courses allow you to take advantage of one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country, right in […]
Study abroad partnership expands across the pond Since 2012, Oglethorpe has served as the academic partner of LeadAbroad, approving academic faculty, syllabi, course pedagogy and materials for its multifaceted study abroad programs. LeadAbroad programs attract a growing number of students from universities across the U.S., most of whom earn transferable Oglethorpe credit for the program. […]
More questions, fewer answers – at Oglethorpe, science is all about discovery Whether you’re an Atlanta resident or a passing traveler, you can’t help but notice the striking silhouette of the Bank of America Plaza. This skyscraper isn’t just the highlight of our famous Atlanta skyline. It’s also the tallest building in Georgia and the […]
How the partnership between Oglethorpe and Emory is opening doors for an ambitious biology student—and advancing research in epigenetics The fast-growing field of epigenetics is one of the hottest topics in biology research. Exciting discoveries are emerging all the time. And now Elias Castro, a biology major and recent graduate of Oglethorpe University, has contributed […]
Saporta Report | By Maria Saporta As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on May 26, 2017. Oglethorpe University has friends and family to thank for launching a new building effort on the heels of completing the most ambitious fundraising campaign in its history. Among its closest friends are Tom and Ann Cousins, who have given Oglethorpe […]