Hailey Bacchus graduated from Oglethorpe University in May of 2021 with a degree in politics after four years of active leadership and advocacy on campus. Her life was tragically cut short in her first year of law school when she passed away in December 2021 from complications of COVID-19. A native of Orlando, Fla., Hailey […]
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 year, Library Director Eli Arnold ’06 will guide visitors back through the history of OU. Founded in 1835 in Midway, Georgia, Oglethorpe has an eccentric past, which includes being […]
Oglethorpe Athletics and the Oglethorpe Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Sunday, February 9. Established in 1987 as a day in our nation’s capital to recognize women in sports, National Girls and Women in Sports Day has evolved into a vibrant, nationwide celebration to inspire girls and […]
Rehearsal Room C’s production of “The Normal Heart”, a 1985 play by Larry Kramer, begins November 21. Directed by student Kevin Dew, “The Normal Heart” offers an intimate perspective on the AIDS epidemic in America through the eyes of those who lived it and worked to heal the community. Rehearsal Room C, a student-led theatre […]
Oglethorpe’s annual Philanthropy Week Celebration seeks to build awareness and educate the campus community on the importance of giving and giving back. We hope to promote a culture of gratitude within the Oglethorpe community and provide inspiration and ideas on how to “Make a Difference”—at Oglethorpe and beyond. This year, Philanthropy Week is celebrated November […]
The Oglethorpe community is invited to “Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan,” an event sponsored by the Japanese Consulate in Atlanta and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 16, 2:00-3:30 p.m., in the OU Museum of Art. Hammack School of Business Dean Dennis Kelly will make opening remarks. Learn more about Japan’s contribution to […]
This semester, Oglethorpe’s Music Department has added a new opportunity for instrumentalists on campus. The Oglethorpe University Symphony Orchestra launched in August, with the ensemble’s first practice. A re-envisioning of the former OU Winds Ensemble, the group was formed by Dr. Brent Runnels and Dr. Timothy Powell as a step toward the department’s vision for […]
On August 10th, Oglethorpe will host its first Stormy Petrel 5K, a closed-course road race around the historic campus. The race is intended for all ages, with male and female bracketed age groups ranging from 12 and under to 60 and over. Money prizes will be given to the top participants, and medals will be awarded […]
On July 14, two days before they are set to depart for a series of performances in China, the Oglethorpe University Singers will perform a send-off concert at St. James United Methodist Church, located two miles from campus in Brookhaven. One of only three U.S. groups invited, the Singers are traveling at the request of […]
Oglethorpe’s campus will once again be a part of the citywide event “The Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Living Landmarks,” a celebration of Atlanta’s historical sites, led by The Atlanta Preservation Center. Founded in 1979, the nonprofit promotes the preservation of Atlanta’s architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes through education and advocacy. In addition […]