Last May, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) honored Black graduates of the class of 2023 by hosting Oglethorpe’s first Kente Robing Ceremony. As Oglethorpe continues to grow in number and diversity, the university is expanding the cultural identity graduation ceremonies this year to also include a Lavender Ceremony and Si Se Pudo: […]
Two Oglethorpe students followed their dreams abroad last semester to the University of Oxford. Roommates Chloe Campbell ’24 and Amina Sahovic ’24, driven by a thirst for knowledge and a desire to broaden their horizons, embarked on a transformative journey that would leave an indelible mark on their lives. With her passion for literature and […]
Oglethorpe University has partnered with CeCredential Trust, a digital credentialing company, to offer digital diplomas to graduates, starting with the Class of 2024. The new service is free to graduates and will complement, not replace, printed diplomas distributed on commencement day. These certified electronic credentials — also known as CeDiplomas — allow graduates to instantly […]
First-year Petrels are sharing their love of reading through “Little Libraries,” small bookshelves installed across campus that anyone can take from or donate to. The initiative is the culmination of a First-Year Seminar called “How Do We Recover from High School English?,” which helped new Petrels — many of them undecided about their major — […]
A unique student exhibit is coming to the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art — one that blends the academic and the artistic. “The Core Self” is a new, multimedia experience that celebrates the diverse voices and identities of Oglethorpe students. Each piece explores themes of the Core curriculum, the uniquely-Oglethorpe academic program that challenges students […]
On Thursday, February 8, the Senior Class of 2024 came together to celebrate a milestone in their time at Oglethorpe — 100 days until graduation. This annual celebration was hosted by the Senior Class President and Senior Class Senators and included an encouraging speech from the Senior Class President, a fun photo booth, finger foods, […]
Oglethorpe University’s Dr. Rhana Gittens Wheeler was recently a guest on Archive Atlanta, a weekly history podcast that shares stories about the people, places and events that shaped the city of Atlanta. Host Victoria Lemos spoke with Gittens Wheeler about her research on Blandtown, one of the first Black neighborhoods in Atlanta established in the […]
Oglethorpe University will welcome award-winning writer and former State Poet of New York Willie Perdomo on March 13 for a reading and book signing, the inaugural event for the Oglethorpe Out Loud series. Established recently by a gift from alumna Leah Hughes ’88, Oglethorpe Out Loud will bring esteemed poets to campus each year to […]
Arleni Huerta ’25 and Miriam Alrubaii ’25 have been awarded the selective Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, to study abroad this year. Huerta recently returned from her four-week study abroad experience in Costa Rica, and Alrubaii is preparing to leave for her spring study […]
While making her mark on and off the volleyball court, Oglethorpe sophomore defensive specialist Laney Higgins has connected with national name, image, likeness (NIL) legal expert and former Oglethorpe cheerleader Kristi Dosh. Both have become leaders in the NIL sports marketing industry, linked by their passion for sports and Oglethorpe University. Born and raised in […]