When it comes to these actuarial science students’ futures, they’re not taking any risks — they’re analyzing them. Oglethorpe student Isabelle Saunders ’24 and recent graduates Chris Feeney ’24 and Elli Malancea ’24 recently discussed how Oglethorpe’s new actuarial science program equipped them with the skills to secure practical careers that utilize their math skills […]
Oglethorpe University student Caleb Murphy ’26 has been recognized with a competitive U.S. Department of State scholarship, providing him with exciting opportunities to study abroad and deepen his academic and cultural experiences. Murphy has been awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for spring 2025. This scholarship, also from the U.S. Department of State, supports students […]
Get ready for non-stop laughter as Oglethorpe University Theatre kicks off the season with “Time Flies: Short Comedies by David Ives”, coming to the Conant Performing Arts Center this October. This evening of award-winning comedies promises a blend of wit, intellect, satire, and pure fun. The lineup features six hilarious one-act plays, including “Sure Thing”, “The […]
More than 200 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends gathered around the riparian zone of Oglethorpe Creek, transforming the area into a hub of life and beauty in honor of the presidential inauguration. Volunteers broke into small groups, each focused on a different eco-friendly project: planting sustainable botanicals, removing invasive species, and building boxes for […]
The month after her inauguration as Oglethorpe University’s 18th president, Dr. Kathryn McClymond will visit four states over the next six months, connecting with alumni, meeting with donors and sharing her vision for the university’s future. At each stop, Oglethorpe’s Alumni Relations team, along with a host committee, will convene a special event in which […]
Oglethorpe University’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force was created in 2020 to support diverse voices and build inclusive environments on campus. Since its creation, the task force has undergone changes that reflect the restructuring of the Office of DEI. Formerly the DEI Special Advisor to the President, Dr. Rhana Gittens Wheeler will continue […]
The classroom meets the boardroom in the popular course “BUS-290-003 Special Topics in Business Administration: Student Led Investment Fund” as students learn the ins and outs of investing using real money. Funded by a gift from Hammack School of Business (HSB) namesake and donor Q. William Hammack, the student investment fund has grown by 32% […]
The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA) continues its year-long celebration of accessibility and disability pride with a new, dynamic exhibition featuring the work of eight Deaf artists. Feel the Music: Deaf Creatives in OUMA is an immersive and highly technical experience including five screens that continuously display performances, listening booths and photographs capturing the […]
Gen Z – young people born between 1997 and 2012 – will play a huge role in the upcoming presidential election, and when NBC Nightly News wanted Gen Z perspectives on the campaign, they sought out Oglethorpe senior Ashleigh Ewald ’24. Not only has Ewald interned in media and been active on campus in student […]
As the academic year gets underway, the Stormy Petrels athletic teams are also gearing up for another year of outstanding performance on and off the field. Likewise, the Stormy Petrels Booster Club is celebrating its donors who support these teams. For many years, the Stormy Petrels Booster Club has been a dedicated force behind Oglethorpe’s […]