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 […]
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 […]
Passionate about politics and issues affecting young voters, Ashleigh Ewald ’24 was recently invited to speak with President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi on a national organizing call for the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. The opportunity was a result of Ewald’s role as state director of the […]
For the third consecutive year, Oglethorpe University participated in the Atlanta Science Festival, hosting a sold-out, hands-on STEMFest event for families at the Cousins Center for Science and Innovation. A two-week annual celebration of science and technology, the Atlanta Science Festival features more than 150 interactive and educational events for curious kids and adults at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
At a small university like Oglethorpe, students have the opportunity to get to know faculty and staff on a personal level. The 2023-2024 Student Government Association wanted to celebrate this by giving students the chance to show their appreciation for faculty and staff. SGA President Ashleigh Ewald ’24 and Vice President of the Senate David […]
Oglethorpe’s student-led public relations firm, the Weltner Consulting Agency, recently hosted an event celebrating the historic Brookhaven community, Lynwood Park. The firm has worked closely with its client and Oglethorpe trustee emeritus, Arnold Sidman, for the past two years. Students’ work for Mr. Sidman focuses on raising awareness about intercultural communication and diversity in the […]