Have you ever wondered how insurance companies assess risk? Or how financial agencies make predictions about the market? Using a statistical process known as actuarial science, mathematicians are literally predicting the future, providing insights to businesses and organizations that inform important business decisions, mitigate loss and maintain economic stability. Through Oglethorpe University’s Actuarial Science program […]
The Hammack School of Business will welcome Atlanta Business Chronicle Publisher David Rubinger to Oglethorpe April 30 to deliver the 2024 Rikard Lecture in the Cousins Center Atrium. Rubinger is an award-winning journalist and corporate communications executive who in 2015 returned to his roots at Atlanta Business Chronicle to become its market president and publisher. […]
Three Oglethorpe University students recently presented their undergraduate research to an international audience at the Allied Genetics Conference in Washington D.C. Mackenzie Roberson ’24, Jaely Chavez ’24 and Thalia Boston ’24 were selected from applicants across the country to present their discoveries. The Allied Genetics Conference is a distinguished scientific research conference organized by the […]
Studio art and communication studies major Ilissa McGowin ’25 is the newest Petrel featured in the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art‘s student-focused exhibition series, “Oglethorpe’s Own.” As the featured student, McGowin served as both artist and curator, working closely with museum staff to present her uniquely personal show now on display alongside several professional exhibitions. […]
Psychology student Ella Newbern ’24 has dedicated much of her time at Oglethorpe to advocating for disabled and neurodivergent Petrels by serving as the President of Disabled, Neurodivergent Students of Oglethorpe (DNSO). Set to graduate in May, Newbern has found a way to continue that passion for disability advocacy after Oglethorpe as the Neurodevelopmental Provider […]
Closing out a yearlong spotlight on Hispanic and Latino artists, the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art has announced its latest exhibition: “Contrapunto: Works by a Contemporary Latin American Artist Collective.” An eclectic exhibition featuring the varied contemporary styles of six artists, “Contrapunto” is a comprehensive depiction of Latin American culture, folklore and collective history. The […]
Two executive members of the GA Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Epsilon, Camila Mondesir ’25 and Keturah Mba ’25, recently attended the annual Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity International Convention. The convention gathered medical and premedical chapters from around the world in Chicago for a three-day event focused on leadership development, medical service, and networking. […]
With train and bus routes spanning the city of Atlanta and its surrounding suburbs, the Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is an indispensable public service to busy Oglethorpe students. And with a station just down the road from campus, many Petrels use the system every day, traveling to internships, restaurants, sports games, museums or […]
Oglethorpe University senior Cimaya McCreary ’24 made her first steps into the world of public service this semester working as outreach intern for Senator Jon Ossoff’s Atlanta office, located just a few miles from campus. In her role, McCreary not only honed her communication skills but also developed a keen understanding of the intricate workings […]
Nine Oglethorpe Theatre students have been cast in the upcoming dance musical “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie,” a co-production of Atlanta theatre company Actor’s Express and Oglethorpe University, set to premiere at the Conant Performing Arts Center on Feb. 17. Student Shashi Yammada was cast in a leading role as “Pritti,” Jamie’s supportive best friend, while […]