Oglethorpe University is launching a new initiative to incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an inclusive pedagogical framework, into the classroom. Thanks to support from the Strategic Plan grant fund, the initiative aims to provide widespread access to the UDL framework. The initiative includes workshops for faculty members, provision of a toolkit, funding for UDL […]
Oglethorpe University students Darlington Edem ’26 and John Louis-Ugbo ’24 continued their participation in the Institute for Responsible Citizenship (IRC) for a second consecutive year and were invited to attend the Institute’s All Collegiate Conference Feb. 23-24 in Charlotte, N.C. The event featured conversations on mental health, the education system and wealth creation. In addition […]
Last May, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) honored Black graduates of the class of 2023 by hosting Oglethorpe’s first Kente Robing Ceremony. As Oglethorpe continues to grow in number and diversity, the university is expanding the cultural identity graduation ceremonies this year to also include a Lavender Ceremony and Si Se Pudo: […]
Since 1987, people have celebrated and honored the achievements of women every March for Women’s History Month. Students at Oglethorpe have recognized the month by supporting women-owned businesses, attending lectures, or simply being in community together. This Women’s History Month is a perfect time to highlight just a few of the many achievements of women […]
Two Oglethorpe students followed their dreams abroad last semester to the University of Oxford. Roommates Chloe Campbell ’24 and Amina Sahovic ’24, driven by a thirst for knowledge and a desire to broaden their horizons, embarked on a transformative journey that would leave an indelible mark on their lives. With her passion for literature and […]
Oglethorpe University has partnered with CeCredential Trust, a digital credentialing company, to offer digital diplomas to graduates, starting with the Class of 2024. The new service is free to graduates and will complement, not replace, printed diplomas distributed on commencement day. These certified electronic credentials — also known as CeDiplomas — allow graduates to instantly […]
First-year Petrels are sharing their love of reading through “Little Libraries,” small bookshelves installed across campus that anyone can take from or donate to. The initiative is the culmination of a First-Year Seminar called “How Do We Recover from High School English?,” which helped new Petrels — many of them undecided about their major — […]
A unique student exhibit is coming to the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art — one that blends the academic and the artistic. “The Core Self” is a new, multimedia experience that celebrates the diverse voices and identities of Oglethorpe students. Each piece explores themes of the Core curriculum, the uniquely-Oglethorpe academic program that challenges students […]
Oglethorpe University will once again be featured in Atlanta Preservation Center’s annual Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites. Started in 2003 after the rescue of the Fox Theatre changed Atlanta’s perspective on preservation, Phoenix Flies brings organizations and community members together to show the value of Atlanta’s historic built environment. For its 21st […]
Oglethorpe University junior Isabel (Izzy) Forster was recently awarded the prestigious Otis Jackson Scholarship by the Buckhead Rotary Foundation to study at the University of Oslo in Norway. The Rotary Club of Buckhead endorsed Forster’s application to the Oslo International Summer School Scholarship, an opportunity made possible through a partnership with the Georgia Rotary Student […]