Excited to cheer on the Stormy Petrels this year? On Thursday, Sept. 5, Oglethorpe will turn the hype to eleven at “Petey’s Madness,” a new event celebrating OU athletics. “Petey’s Madness” is not just a pep rally—it’s a celebration of OU spirit. Designed to kick off the school year with high energy, the event aims […]
Dr. Gabriel Barreneche, provost and vice president for academic affairs, recently announced new full-time and part-time faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year, plus notable academic position changes. Faculty Promotions Dr. Nick Bujak promoted to Associate Professor of English with tenure Mr. Jonathon Nooner promoted to Associate Professor of Scenic Design and Technical Theatre with tenure […]
Oglethorpe University is honored to announce the establishment of the Panditaratne Housing Scholarship Endowment, a generous endowment created by alumna Harsinie Panditaratne ’01 dedicated to supporting current students facing financial challenges related to housing. The $100,000 endowment gift will provide a yearly $5,000 housing scholarship for an incoming full-time student who has demonstrated financial need […]
Whether it’s center stage, behind the scenes or in the front office, Oglethorpe University has its fingerprints all over the current Actor’s Express production of “Cabaret.” Recent graduates Chloe Campbell ’24, Wynne Kelly ’24 and Caroline Gammage ’23 have significant roles in the musical, a Broadway hit portraying 1920s Berlin nightlife prior to the rise […]
Since taking home the “Best Overall” award at the 2024 Last Looks Film Festival, Justin Edwards ‘25 and Karla Ojeda ‘24 have kept busy with their short film “Janitor 988.” In fact, the duo’s hard work and talent have given them significant recognition beyond Oglethorpe. Their film was recently screened at two international film festivals: […]
For the third consecutive year, Enterprise Mobility has provided philanthropic support to Oglethorpe University through the Enterprise Mobility Foundation grant program. These grants have supported the Career Development office, allowing students to receive compensation for internships, career preparation resources and build job search skills. On August 6, Jessi Marquardt, talent acquisition manager for Enterprise Mobility, […]
As part of this fall’s celebration of the inauguration of Dr. Kathryn McClymond as Oglethorpe’s 18th president, a community-wide service project will be held on campus. The Inauguration Service Project: Sustain. Protect. Flourish. gives the entire campus community, including alumni and friends, an opportunity to take part in a special initiative that celebrates Dr. McClymond’s […]
This summer, Dr. John C. Nardo, Professor of Mathematics at Oglethorpe University, had the unique opportunity to attend the International Congress on Mathematical Education in Sydney, Australia. This prestigious event, the largest international mathematics education conference in the world, drew over 2,500 educators from 49 countries. Dr. Nardo joined this global community to discuss emerging […]
Each year, Oglethorpe University delivers excellence in academics and student experiences, helping Petrels grow and learn. And, each year hundreds of donors help to fund the important initiatives that help to make this possible through their generosity and philanthropy. “The nature of philanthropy is personal, and we want to ensure that our alumni and friends […]
Applying to colleges is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. From organizing application materials to keeping up your GPA, meeting deadlines, and trying to manage your daily life’s pressures and responsibilities, there’s a lot to juggle! Luckily, there are ways to streamline the college application process. The Common App—which launches today, August 1—allows students […]