Georgia’s thriving film industry impacts Oglethorpe’s bottom line, student opportunities. As one of the only campuses in Atlanta to feature unique masonry and Gothic architectural style, Oglethorpe attracts film location scouts seeking a historic and grand setting. Producers find an easy-access location in one of the most film-friendly cities and states. In 2015 alone, Oglethorpe […]
“Forward thinking” strategy a win-win In 2014, Oglethorpe University entered into a land-lease agreement with Gables Residential to build Gables Brookhaven, a 374-unit apartment complex at Peachtree Road and Hermance Drive. The first of the two buildings opened in fall 2015, and the second in summer 2016. While the new construction updated Oglethorpe’s face to Peachtree […]
Each year, a team of students and a team of faculty and staff meet to do battle … via tug-of-war. The annual “Battle of Bloody Marsh” is named for the famous 1742 battle in which General Oglethorpe’s forces defeated the Spanish troops in South Georgia. This year, although the competition was fierce, faculty and staff successfully defended their […]
Launched in fall 2016, “Step UP! Oglethorpe” activates student Advocates passionate about teaching their peers how to be leaders in various social situations. Step UP! is a prosocial behavior and bystander intervention program that educates students to be proactive in helping others in areas such as sexual violence prevention, alcohol abuse deterrence, anti-bias dialogue and […]
“Hamilton’s America,” a documentary about the making of the groundbreaking musical “Hamilton,” aired a few weeks ago. Since then, I’ve watched it five times, in part because I’m so proud of my amazing friend and college classmate Chris Jackson, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his portrayal of George Washington in the show. But, […]
A resounding success, Oglethorpe’s October Family Weekend welcomed more than 320 visitors to campus—and featured the first “philanthropy-forward Friday,” led by Oglethorpe’s Greek community. This new effort raised more than $900 for two local nonprofits, with $502 going to March of Dimes and $400 to Children’s Miracle Network. All nine social Greek organizations hosted food “truck” […]
Niche has ranked Oglethorpe University among the most diverse colleges in Georgia—and in the country—topping Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology and Kennesaw State University. Earning an “A” in diversity, Oglethorpe was listed in the top five Georgia colleges and 66th nationally, of the 1713 U.S. colleges evaluated and based on the most recent data available from […]
The Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels have made it to the Final 4 of Sports Illustrated’s Mascot Rush for the best mascot in the country. Unbelievably, we’re currently trailing the Alfred University Saxons. But as everyone knows, a Stormy Petrel never gives up—no matter what.
Check out our photo, video and social media round-up from this year’s commencement festivities. You just might see yourself or your own posts included! Candid Shots for Download Class of 2016 Commencement Class of 2016 Commencement Video of the full ceremony: A look back at the week of Commencement: Home No Title No Description No […]