Oglethorpe University’s President Nick Ladany has once again been included among the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Who’s Who in Education, an annual list of the top 100 leaders at colleges, universities, and schools in metro Atlanta. The business publication noted: “Georgia is home to some of the country’s top education facilities, which attract both top education […]
Oglethorpe’s Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Laura Renée Chandler, PhD was featured on Atlanta’s NPR station WABE this week in an interview with Rose Scott, host of “Closer Look”. Dr. Chandler was joined by Dr. Richard Benson, associate professor in the Department of Education at Spelman College. Their discussion centered around the recent decision […]
This message was updated on July 6, 2021 to provide a link to the student form and a deadline for acknowledging status/filing for medical or religious accommodation. In an effort to safeguard the health and well-being of students, employees, and the surrounding community, Oglethorpe will mandate students, faculty, and staff to be fully immunized against […]
Following a national search, Oglethorpe University President Nick Ladany has named Dr. Kathryn McClymond as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, starting July 19. Dr. McClymond is currently Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs in the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University, where she has been a faculty member for 22 years. […]
Beginning this year, Oglethorpe will recognize Juneteenth as an official university holiday. Because Juneteenth occurs on a Saturday this year, the university’s observance will take place Friday, June 18. A combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth,” Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of General Order No. 3 on June 19, 1865. On this day, Union Army […]
Oglethorpe University has named Brad Blitz as the inaugural Dean of Student Success, effective June 14. In this new role, Blitz will provide vision and leadership to create a comprehensive advising model and strategy for student success that supports academic progress, retention, and degree completion. Blitz has spent his academic career focused on advising strategy, […]
Two prominent Atlanta leaders will address the Class of 2021 and Class of 2020 graduates during their respective commencement ceremonies, the university announced today. Georgia State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick, an Oglethorpe alumna, will address the graduating Class of 2021 on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Retired Atlanta Federal Reserve President and Chief Executive […]
The results for the 2021-2022 Student Government Association and Programming Board elections have been announced. These students will represent the student body for the next academic year. President: Justin Bennett Vice President of the Senate: Jakeb Sanders Vice President of the Programming Board: Jillian Heatly Vice President of Inter Club Council: Hrishika Chhertri Treasurer: Olivia […]
The Mary Jane Stuart Kohler Memorial Scholarship Fund provides a $2000 scholarship to a rising junior or senior female student at Oglethorpe University who best exhibits the distinguishing characteristics of Mary Jane Stuart Kohler: “An outgoing, upbeat personality; passionate in the pursuit of personal excellence; active in campus life; and displaying a strong sense of […]
Oglethorpe University has been recognized as part of the 2021 PLEXUSS Global Rankings in the following areas: # 5 Best Liberal Arts College in Georgia # 6 Best in Georgia Offering Accounting Programs # 8 Best in Georgia Offering Humanities Programs PLEXUSS helps more than seven million students evaluate and connect with 18,0000+ colleges and […]