For more than 50 years, Earth Day has served as an annual call to action in support of the planet and its natural resources. This year at Oglethorpe, students, faculty and staff heeded that call, rolled up their sleeves and got to work, participating in a week of cleanups and beautification throughout campus. The week […]
The results of the 2024-2025 Student Government Association and Programming Board elections have been announced. Congratulations to the following leaders who will represent the student body for the next academic year: SGA President: David Martinez-Alvarez Vice President of the Senate: Jeremy Anderson Vice President of Programming Board: Anna Becknell Parliamentarian: Kim Taylor Treasurer: Ari Lee Senior Class President: Nathania Adhisty […]
From conferences to celebrations, Oglethorpe proudly supports first-generation students and actively seeks ways to improve the first-generation experience. The university recently invited “Out of Hand” to create an open dialogue between faculty, staff and students by putting on a short play from a first-generation student perspective. The event was made possible through a Howard Hughes […]
Last Friday, the Oglethorpe community gathered to celebrate the second World Showcase, a student-organized celebration of world culture and a vibrant reflection of the many cultures that comprise the university’s student body. Attendees traveled the globe as they tried a variety of foods, enjoyed live performances from entertainers like traditional Indian dance troupe Nritya Sankalpa, […]
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 […]
Since 1987, people have celebrated and honored the achievements of women every March for Women’s History Month. Students at Oglethorpe have recognized the month by supporting women-owned businesses, attending lectures, or simply being in community together. This Women’s History Month is a perfect time to highlight just a few of the many achievements of women […]
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 — […]
The sun shone brightly on this year’s Oglethorpe Day celebration, a beloved university tradition that beams with school spirit. Dressed in layers of black and gold — and red, for Valentine’s Day — students, faculty, staff and alumni came together today to show their love for their university. This annual tradition celebrates the university’s […]
As a distinct campus with buildings on the Historic Registry, Oglethorpe University is continuously working to enhance campus beauty and ensure facilities are supporting student success. “The beauty of our campus is a key factor for students when choosing Oglethorpe,” said Pete Stobie, Oglethorpe’s senior vice president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer. “We […]
The Oglethorpe community will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a variety of events. Black History Month was originally established as a week-long celebration but was later extended to the full month of February in the 1970s. In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month. Today, people across the country celebrate the […]