The 2023 edition of Research.com Best College rankings was released this week and places Oglethorpe University among the Best Colleges in Atlanta and Georgia. Oglethorpe is also recognized as a Best Value College and one of the Most Popular, according to the university’s profile. Research.com rankings are based on national data sources, including IPEDS and […]
For many of the BUS 290 Introduction to Entrepreneurship students, their food truck proposal to two Chick-fil-A store owner-operators at 8 a.m. on a Monday was their introduction to the real world of the art of pitching. Divided into four groups of four to six students each, the class had a week to prepare proposals […]
Oglethorpe University Theatre is kicking off the new season with a touch of magic. Coming to Conant Performing Arts later this month is “Fairycakes,” a whimsical comedy adventure that transports iconic characters from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to classic fairy tale worlds where, as they say, hilarity ensues. The story of “Fairycakes” revolves around […]
Oglethorpe University is ranked among Washington Monthly’s top 2023 liberal arts colleges and recognized as a Best Bang for the Buck College in the Southeast, an “exclusive list of schools ranked according to how well they help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices.” The annual college guide measures schools based on what they are doing for the […]
To keep pace with the ever-changing communications industry, Oglethorpe recently introduced a Certificate in Digital Media available to all degree-seeking students. More and more employers are seeking professionals who are proficient in digital platforms and able to communicate effectively in today’s digital landscape. With this certificate, students in any major can demonstrate to employers they […]
Oglethorpe University is once again ranked among the best National Liberal Arts Colleges by the U.S. News & World Report. Released this week, the annual Best Colleges rankings include the top 211 liberal arts colleges in the nation. Additionally, Oglethorpe is designated a “top performer in social mobility,” ranking #120 among liberal arts schools in […]
When Oglethorpe University embarked on a $20 million philanthropic campaign to develop the I.W. “Ike” Cousins Center for Science and Innovation under former President Larry Schall’s leadership, alumni and friends from across the campus community came together to realize this vision. Donors contributed gifts of all sizes to collectively reach this goal and complete a […]
Constitution Day, a commemoration of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, is observed annually at Oglethorpe University with a Constitution Day Lecture featuring an esteemed guest speaker. This year, the university welcomed Dr. Kirstin Anderson Birkhaug, assistant professor of Political Science at Hope College. Birkhaug gave an address titled “‘Mercy Otis Warren: The Constitution and […]
One initiative identified in Oglethorpe University’s Strategic Plan calls for building a professional advising unit of highly trained personnel to increase student retention and graduation rates. To help achieve that, Oglethorpe has welcomed new staff in the Office of Student Success, led by Dr. Vivian Medrano, senior director of student success. In addition to Assistant […]
“There are about 400 new Oglethorpe University students in this room. What if this group of 400 young adults decided to change the world together? Imagine what you could do,” posited Interim President Dr. Kathryn McClymond at Friday’s convocation. “Just imagine what the legacy of the Class of 2027 could be if you joined forces.” […]