Athletes worldwide are preparing for this year’s Olympics in Paris, France. Oglethorpe University has a rich history with the games, with numerous students, staff, faculty and alumni playing key roles, particularly in 1996, when the Centennial Olympic Games were held in OU’s home city — Atlanta, Georgia. Here are seven facts you may not know […]
The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA) has recently acquired a work by Georgia artist Nellie Mae Rowe through a generous gift-in-kind from the Judith Alexander Foundation. The piece, titled “Baby Girl,” can be seen in a current exhibit at the museum, “OUMA Collects 2024: Highlights from the Collection.” A self-taught artist, Nellie Mae Rowe […]
Earlier this summer, Oglethorpe alum Ella Newbern ’24 and Director of the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA) Elizabeth Peterson Jennings presented a case study on art and accessibility at the annual Association of Academic Museums and Galleries virtual conference—a prominent event for museum leaders and professionals across the country. In their presentation, the staff and […]
The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA) has announced its latest exhibit, “The Gaze,” a series highlighting artists living with disability. “The Gaze” is a deeply personal exhibition exploring how mind and body shape how we interact with society and how society interacts with us. The exhibit features photos and videos from artists living with […]
Associate Professor of English Justin Haynes has published his first full-length novel, “Ibis,” a story of immigration, community and the bond between mothers and daughters. Set in Haynes’s home country of Trinidad, “Ibis” follows the journey of young Venezuelan refugee Milagros, who is harbored by the residents of the fictional coastal town “New Felicity” just […]
Art history major Kaleigh Gilette ’26 recently shared her experience working as an intern at Spruill Center for the Arts, a gallery and community learning space just a short drive from Oglethorpe University’s campus. Her hands-on role offered myriad opportunities for her to learn about the intricacies of curation—and no two days ever looked the […]
Oglethorpe’s prime location in Atlanta has allowed students from different areas of study to take advantage of experiential learning opportunities and explore the city, especially visiting museums. Oglethorpe is leveraging student interest in archival work, the university’s location, and the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA) by introducing a new minor in Museum Studies starting […]
The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA) will once again join museums nationwide in the annual Blue Star Museums program, which offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families throughout the summer. Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families in collaboration […]
Student organization Art Flow recently showcased Oglethorpe students’ creativity at the annual OUMA Nights hosted at the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art. A tradition started by alumna Abbie Argo ’18, OUMA Nights was coordinated this year by Heidi Ullman ’26 and Penelope Bertrand ’26. Together they worked with various student organizations to help make the […]
Oglethorpe University Theatre has announced its upcoming student production for the spring semester, which presents a modern twist on an iconic American tale: “The Grapes of Wrath” set in 2024. A tale of family, hope and perseverance, “The Grapes of Wrath” tells the tale of the Joads, a family of farmers, after the life-altering loss […]