Seventeen Oglethorpe students, athletes and staff recently joined volunteers from several Atlanta area colleges and universities for a massive beautification project benefiting the Atlanta BeltLine, a sprawling network of public trails and parks at the city’s core. Teaming up with the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, volunteers spent the afternoon cleaning parks, serving food, and fostering youth […]
Oglethorpe University has revealed its new mascot, Vienna the Golden Retriever. Oglethorpe’s increased focus on student success has led to a wide appreciation of the office and its services. It has expanded into a much deeper love for a certain staff member in the Student Success Office: Vienna. Students report having improved mental health, feeling […]
The family of Eric Quinn ’13 – an alumnus, former student golfer, and assistant golf coach at Oglethorpe who passed away last year – have established a new scholarship to honor his memory and legacy at Oglethorpe. This scholarship will serve as a lasting testament to Eric’s love for Oglethorpe and the impact he made […]
Oglethorpe University junior Isabel (Izzy) Forster was recently awarded the prestigious Otis Jackson Scholarship by the Buckhead Rotary Foundation to study at the University of Oslo in Norway. The Rotary Club of Buckhead endorsed Forster’s application to the Oslo International Summer School Scholarship, an opportunity made possible through a partnership with the Georgia Rotary Student […]
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 […]
Oglethorpe University is partnering with other Atlanta-based universities and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership for a day of service leading up to 404 Day, a celebration of the city we call home. Hundreds of college student-athletes and staff will come together to collaboratively create an impact in the Atlanta community on Saturday, March 30. The day […]
Three new trophy cases in Dorough Fieldhouse were officially dedicated on April 22, as part of the Alumni Weekend festivities. The trophy cases were made possible through donations from supporters of Oglethorpe athletics: Bo Holland and Susan Soper ’69; Fred Ackley ’68; and Peter and Barbara Howell. These individuals have different connections to Oglethorpe athletics, […]
Looking for a few friends to cheer on the Stormy Petrels at the next home game? Thanks to the rallying call put out by a new student organization known as the “Oglethorpe 6th Man,” a newly-formed student section in the Dorough Field House is brimming with school spirit and a dedicated community of OU athletics […]
Today, June 23, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark law that prevents sex-based discrimination at institutions that receive federal funding, which includes Oglethorpe University. The law ensures fair and equal opportunities for anyone wanting to pursue an education and OU proudly celebrates the inclusivity that has remained protected by this law […]
On April 2, Oglethorpe Women’s Basketball team members Carley Bell ’25 and Kayla DeHerrera ’25 attended the EmpowerHER Teen Leadership Forum hosted by the Atlanta Hawks and Papa Johns. Targeted to young women student-athletes, EmpowerHER explored concepts of leadership, helping students learn and understand their natural leadership styles while hearing from leaders at both the […]