In February 2019, Oglethorpe University became the first Georgia college to partner with TheDream.US to offer scholarships to qualified immigrant students who came to the U.S. as children. This partnership has helped to welcome DACA recipients and undocumented students to campus, and these students are an influential and proud part of the Oglethorpe community. The […]
For its spring Rikard Lecture, Oglethorpe’s Hammack School of Business will welcome Shan Cooper, executive director of the Atlanta Committee for Progress. The online event will be held Tuesday, March 16 at 4 p.m. Founded in 2003, the Atlanta Committee for Progress provides leadership on key issues important to economic growth and inclusion for all […]
Epsilon Iota Psi Sorority, Inc. (EIPsi) was founded at Oglethorpe University on April 25, 2012 as the first African-American Greek organization associated with the university. The “Madames of EIPsi,” along with later additions Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., are important and proud parts of Oglethorpe’s history. “We founded EIPsi […]
Starting this semester, Oglethorpe’s LGBTQ+ student organization OUtlet will be revived, helmed by freshman Alex Nukpi ’24. The club had been on hiatus due to change in student leadership, but Nukpi reports they will be fully active on campus this semester. OUtlet has historically been many things: a meeting place for members of Oglethorpe’s LGBTQIA+ community, […]
Oglethorpe University has named Laura Renée Chandler, PhD as its first Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, a member of the senior administrative leadership team, effective March 5. Currently, Dr. Chandler is Director of the Center for Diversity and Community at University of South Dakota. In this new role, Dr. Chandler will lead the […]
President Nick Ladany announced today that Rebecca L. Sandidge, PhD will serve as the university’s inaugural Chief of Staff, starting February 15. Currently, she is the Chief of Staff at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. In this new role, Dr. Sandidge will serve on the president’s senior administrative leadership team, coordinate all presidential […]
Oglethorpe University has announced that Kyle R. Williams, Ed.D. will be the new Dean of Students, effective February 1, 2021. Currently, Dr. Williams is Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards at Washington University (St. Louis, MO). In this role, Dr. Williams will focus on critical student-facing initiatives and day-to-day operations of Campus Life, providing […]
Oglethorpe University was awarded $10,000 from Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta as part of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad Becas (IME) scholarship program. The funds will benefit financial aid for students from Mexico or students of Mexican origin who are currently enrolled at Oglethorpe. Chris Summers ’03, director of financial aid, accepted on behalf […]
Following a national search, Oglethorpe has named Juan A. McGruder, PhD as its new Vice President for Advancement, effective February 1, 2021. Dr. McGruder will lead and grow Oglethorpe’s fundraising and alumni relations efforts. Currently, Dr. McGruder is Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Junior Achievement of Georgia, where he has been responsible for […]
The Oglethorpe chapter of the Collegiate 100 has been making a difference in the local community just in time for the holiday season. The student group recently raised $1,000 and held a canned food drive for families in need with Hearts to Nourish Hope, a local nonprofit that operates a food pantry as part of […]