Oglethorpe University will once again be featured as a point of interest in the annual Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites, presented by the Atlanta Preservation Center. This three-week event will spotlight over 50 participating “Preservation Partners” offering nearly 100 free in-person and virtual events. These events range from guided walking tours of […]
PayScale, a data-driven software company focused on employee compensation, has released its 2020-2021 College Salary Report, which evaluates four-year colleges by earning potential for its graduates, as well as its 2020 College Return on Investment report of best value colleges. PayScale rated Oglethorpe University among the top 35% educational institutions nationwide in median salaries of […]
Oglethorpe University has named Laura Renée Chandler, PhD as its first Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, a member of the senior administrative leadership team, effective March 5. Currently, Dr. Chandler is Director of the Center for Diversity and Community at University of South Dakota. In this new role, Dr. Chandler will lead the […]
For sophomore Alex Blecker ’23, writing about law and politics had always been an interest, but never more than that. Then, his first op-ed was published in the Atlanta Jewish Times during his first semester of college. It was the first of many more pieces he would write and have published while at Oglethorpe — […]
Congratulations to the Oglethorpe University students whose academic performance during the 2020 fall semester merits recognition on the Dean’s Academic Honors List! This list honors those who achieved at least a 3.50 term grade-point average, while earning 12 or more semester hours.
Oglethorpe University has announced that Kyle R. Williams, Ed.D. will be the new Dean of Students, effective February 1, 2021. Currently, Dr. Williams is Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards at Washington University (St. Louis, MO). In this role, Dr. Williams will focus on critical student-facing initiatives and day-to-day operations of Campus Life, providing […]
While she completes studies in her senior year, Fatima Boumahdi ’21 also holds down a part-time job at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. After graduation, she will be working as a senior research analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where she will be part of the microeconomics team of four economists […]
Following a national search, Oglethorpe has named Juan A. McGruder, PhD as its new Vice President for Advancement, effective February 1, 2021. Dr. McGruder will lead and grow Oglethorpe’s fundraising and alumni relations efforts. Currently, Dr. McGruder is Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Junior Achievement of Georgia, where he has been responsible for […]
Time capsules are an important part of Oglethorpe’s history — from the Oglethorpe Day decennial time capsule to the Crypt of Civilization that will remain sealed until the year 8113. For years, Oglethorpe University has been a safeguard for history. However, it is estimated that 80 percent of time capsules will be lost in time […]
The City of Brookhaven has selected René Alvarez, director of academic success and advising, to serve on its Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission. In September, the City Council approved a resolution establishing the commission, in an effort to create an inclusive and welcoming forum for open and honest discussions on social justice, race and […]