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Oglethorpe in the news: Aug. 30-Sept. 19

Cooper Carry Unveils Oglethorpe Building, Context Gallery Opens at ADAC West, and More News in Atlanta With events for designers happening daily, and new projects cropping up all over the city, keeping track of all the goings-on in Atlanta can be a tall order. That’s why AD PRO is here to keep you informed for […]

Oglethorpe in the news: August 9-29

Oglethorpe University launches search for new president – Atlanta Business Chronicle The school, which has 1,350 students, is looking for a successor to Larry Schall, who is retiring. Oglethorpe University officially opens the I.W. ‘Ike’ Cousins Center for Science and Innovation Cooper Carry designed the building. Oglethorpe’s Goslin Hall Redesigned Into New Science Building Oglethorpe’s […]

Oglethorpe in the news: July 12-August 8

7 ways the provost’s job is bigger and broader than ever before Changes to funding models, instructional techniques and technology, among other areas, have pushed college and university officials to continually adapt. In the midst of this, one position has emerged as a change linchpin: the provost. Traditionally the chief academic officer, this campus leader […]

Oglethorpe in the news: June 28-July 11

Atlanta Business Chronicle names 2019 Most Admired CEO honorees – Atlanta Business Chronicle Atlanta Business Chronicle on July 11 announced our 2019 Most Admired CEOs. The 44 executives in 22 categories and industries will be honored at an awards dinner on the evening of Aug. 22 at The Fairmont. Learn more about the event here. […]

Oglethorpe in the news: June 21-27

A surprise sculpture, a book with a dark past and other treasures unveiled Torrential rain did not keep them away. Well before the opening hour of 9 a.m. on June 8, more than 30 people were lined up at the Turner Lynch Campus Center at Oglethorpe University in Brookhaven. Juggling umbrellas, they carried boxes, shouldered […]

Oglethorpe in the news: June 7-20

These are the best colleges in Georgia, according to a new 2019 ranking It’s time to bring out the friendly school rivalries. ” RELATED: Two Georgia schools among America’s 50 ‘smartest colleges’ Personal finance site WalletHub just released its 2019 best colleges ranking comparing 951 of the country’s colleges and universities across seven key dimensions, […]

Oglethorpe in the news: May 24-June 6

Opinion: Making a difference in civil, respectful ways As we all know, these graduates didn’t get here on their own. Behind each and every one of them stands family, friends, and mentors. Many of you are here today. Would the graduates please rise, turn toward your guests and give them a rousing ovation for all […]

Oglethorpe in the news: May 3-23

The Crypt of Civilization On July 4, 1976, bicentennial celebrations took place all over the United States. I was nine years old at the time, and along with my five-year-old sister, I went to a special gathering just a few doors down from our house near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. University Business reported on Oglethorpe President Larry […]

Oglethorpe in the news: April 19-May 2

Larry Schall stepping down as president of Oglethorpe University – Atlanta Business Chronicle Larry Schall is stepping down next year after 15 years as president of Oglethorpe University. In “A note from Oglethorpe for friends,” Schall, Oglethorpe’s 16th president, said, “It is with deep conviction, yet with a catch in my throat, that I’ve informed […]

Oglethorpe in the news: April 5-18

Oglethorpe students expand diversity of its museum’s collection The students used $5,000 from Oglethorpe’s Student Government Association account to buy the piece, “La Pieta,” a painting that depicts a black woman holding her teenage son in her arms. University officials believe it’s the first time a student government association has conducted an effort to increase […]