An admirer of media and the arts from a young age, Caleb Smith ’22 is using what he has learned in the classroom to build his own videography business while at Oglethorpe. Camera in hand, he works with businesses, venues and artists to tell unique stories using video and photography. Through his work, he has already […]
As a yellow ribbon school, Oglethorpe University is proud to support service members and veterans through tuition discounts. The Yellow Ribbon Program helps pay for some out-of-state, private school, or graduate school tuition that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover. Prospective students can find out if they are eligible for the program and view participating […]
On Monday, students in the 200-level Social Media Strategy & Analytics course presented a comprehensive social media plan to their client Brookhaven Dog Park. Divided into three teams — management, creative and analytics — students functioned as a marketing firm, identifying areas of growth, creating unique content and branding, and mapping out the park’s social […]
J-Term will once again provide students the ability to get a head start on the rest of the academic year through a mini, four-week term in January. Interested students may enroll in a maximum of 5 credit hours at $200 per credit hour as part of the 2022 J-Term. Not only does J-Term offer students an […]
New Hammack School of Business Senior Lecturer William Lyle already had three acronyms after his name—M.S., M.B.A., C.M.A.—and just added a fourth: D.B.A. Lyle recently completed his Doctor of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. “After completing my doctoral studies this year at the University of Florida (Go Gators!), Oglethorpe had an opening for […]
In early October, OU’s Economics Club hosted a virtual panel of economics professionals from four leading Atlanta corporations and nonprofits to speak about their career paths within the field. Featured speakers included Dawn Arnold, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Invest Atlanta; Ibrahiim Bayaan, economist with CBRE Econometric Advisors; Adrian Garcia, senior credit […]
On Oct. 2, the much-anticipated “Heathers: The Musical” debuted at the Conant Performing Arts Center to a sold-out crowd. In this co-production of Oglethorpe University and Actor’s Express, a blend of student and professional actors take the stage to tell a story about a vicious high school hierarchy, ruled by the eponymous clique of petty mean […]
Transitioning to college life can be challenging, especially for students who are first-generation college students or part of a traditionally underrepresented group. Thanks to a generous donation from the Robitaille Family in memory of their son, alumnus Paul Hackett, Oglethorpe helps many of these students achieve academic success and pursue experiential learning opportunities, while creating […]
Leroy Carson, Jr., a new business management senior lecturer in the Hammack School of Business, sees pandemic-related chaos as a good thing. “Many tremendous entrepreneurial feats happen after a depressed time in the economy,” Carson said. “This is true because need sparks demands where only the creative can satisfy.” He ought to know. Carson has […]
Oglethorpe University freshman Sophia Sobrino ’24 is already making her mark in Atlanta’s art scene. Her work has been featured in art competitions and exhibits at the Latin American Association, the Mexican Consulate, and at UPS headquarters. The young artist is particularly inspired to create works that are representative of her own personal journey as a Mexican-American. […]