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Spring Symposium on Inclusive Excellence to feature Dr. Patricia A. Matthew

Dr. Patricia A. Matthew will deliver several lectures and workshops as part of the Spring Symposium on Inclusive Excellence. The symposium is a collaboration between Oglethorpe University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of the Provost, and Agnes Scott College’s Center for Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development. Dr. Matthew’s lecture, “Written and Unwritten: Diversity and […]

New part-time faculty announced for the Spring 2022 semester

Oglethorpe University welcomes 11 new part-time faculty members, representing a range of academic disciplines: New Part-Time Faculty – Spring 2022 Dr. Zahra Alghoul Part-Time Lecturer, Chemistry – Division III Maîtrise, General Chemistry, The Lebanese University, Alhadath, Lebanon Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, Florida State University Mr. Darius Beasley Part-Time Instructor, French – Division VIII B.A., French, Michigan […]

Humans of Oglethorpe: James Aiken ’22

James Aiken ’22 is an Adult Degree Program student majoring in Business.   About a month into flight school, I’m sitting on the couch, watching the news before one of my flight lessons. It was something like six o’clock in the morning in Arizona, so it was nine-something in New York. I turned on the news […]

Dr. Karen Schmeichel named Fuller E. Callaway Professorial Chair

Professor of Biology Karen Schmeichel has been awarded the Fuller E. Callaway Professorial Chair at Oglethorpe University, President Nick Ladany and Provost Kathryn McClymond announced on Jan. 24. The Fuller E. Callaway Professorial Trust was established in 1968 by the Callaway Foundation, Inc. to encourage the enrichment of academic programs at designated Georgia colleges. The Callaway Professorial Chair […]

Oglethorpe announces Fall 2021 Dean’s List

Congratulations to the Oglethorpe University students whose academic performance during the Fall 2021 semester merits recognition on the Dean’s Academic Honors List! This designation is one of the college’s most prestigious recognitions bestowed on students each semester and is reserved to distinguish those who achieved at least a 3.50 term Grade-Point Average while earning 12 […]

Oglethorpe ranks among best colleges in Georgia, top liberal arts school

Intelligent.com has once again named Oglethorpe University among its top 10 Best Colleges In Georgia. The research annually identifies the 40 top schools in the state based on the quality of education, cost, potential future earnings, reputation, and flexibility. All accredited higher education institutions—from small, private colleges to the largest state universities—were reviewed. Oglethorpe University […]

Student’s ‘dream a reality’ with scholarship for Oxford study abroad

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 […]

Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honor society taps new members

Oglethorpe University’s Omicron Delta Kappa Circle has tapped 16 new inductees to become members of the highly selective national leadership honor society: Lamia Bhuiyan Makenna Skye Bryant Rebecca Castro Aida Mezrak Daniel Andrea Kezh Danielle Grace Lindmier Beck McDonald Alyssa Merletti Connor K. Murphy Isabella Marie Nangano Alexis Michelle Salgueiro Imisha Sayani Miriam Simma Sarah N. […]