In recent years, greater focus has been given to Juneteenth and the many ways to honor its historical significance. The federal holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States and is now an opportunity for communities to recognize the history and celebrate progress and freedom. The Oglethorpe community gathered on June […]
Associate Professor of English Justin Haynes has published his first full-length novel, “Ibis,” a story of immigration, community and the bond between mothers and daughters. Set in Haynes’s home country of Trinidad, “Ibis” follows the journey of young Venezuelan refugee Milagros, who is harbored by the residents of the fictional coastal town “New Felicity” just […]
Art history major Kaleigh Gilette ’26 recently shared her experience working as an intern at Spruill Center for the Arts, a gallery and community learning space just a short drive from Oglethorpe University’s campus. Her hands-on role offered myriad opportunities for her to learn about the intricacies of curation—and no two days ever looked the […]
Dr. Courtney Mullis will join the staff of Oglethorpe University as the new director of the Writing Center on July 1, 2024. Mullis currently serves as a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow and is Assistant Director of the Communication Center at the Georgia Institute of Technology. “Writing is at the heart of critical thinking and self-expression,” said […]
Oglethorpe’s prime location in Atlanta has allowed students from different areas of study to take advantage of experiential learning opportunities and explore the city, especially visiting museums. Oglethorpe is leveraging student interest in archival work, the university’s location, and the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA) by introducing a new minor in Museum Studies starting […]
Dr. Manning Pattillo, Oglethorpe University’s 13th president, died June 2, 2024, in Atlanta. He was one of Oglethorpe’s most important presidents, earning the distinction of University Chancellor and President Emeritus from the Oglethorpe Board of Trustees. Dr. Pattillo led the university at a key time in its history, serving from 1975-1988 and was instrumental in […]
Congratulations to the more than 500 Oglethorpe University students whose academic performance during the Spring 2024 semester merits recognition on the Dean’s Academic Honors List. This designation is among the university’s most prestigious honors and distinguishes those scholars who achieved at least a 3.50 term grade-point average while earning 12 or more semester hours. “We […]
As another academic year came to a close, faculty and staff were honored at the annual Community Appreciation Celebration. Several employees were recognized by their peers for exceptional service to the Oglethorpe community and their commitment to student success. For the third year, faculty and staff submitted nominations for Excellence in Service Awards and Community Builders Awards. […]
In the final days leading up to Commencement, members of the Class of 2024 participated in the Carillon Ceremony, a special tradition for graduating seniors. Facilitated by the Oglethorpe Alumni Association, the Carillon Ceremony began in 2005. The ceremony offers graduating seniors the opportunity to climb up to the Lupton Bell Tower, sign a historical […]
Oglethorpe University’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18, honored more than 300 graduates—the largest number of graduates to walk across the stage in the university’s history. The ceremony also celebrated faculty and student award winners and welcomed community and campus leaders to the stage. The livestream recording of the ceremony may be viewed on Oglethorpe’s […]