Oglethorpe University’s Dr. Rhana Gittens Wheeler was recently a guest on Archive Atlanta, a weekly history podcast that shares stories about the people, places and events that shaped the city of Atlanta. Popular Archive Atlanta podcast highlights Dr. Rhana Gittens Wheeler’s research
Twenty Oglethorpe University students have received funding from Oglethorpe’s Student Research Development Fund, administered by the Philip Weltner Library, to support their undergraduate research. 20 students awarded Oglethorpe undergraduate research funding
Zimmer’s works were at one time found in more than 60 churches, private collections, campuses, government buildings and post offices across the South. New student-curated museum exhibition honors venerated Oglethorpe professor
Dr. Gittens Wheeler’s signs tell this story, shining light on the history of Blandtown and educating residents both new and old. Oglethorpe professor authors historical markers for early Black Atlanta neighborhood
Ten students have received undergraduate research funding from Oglethorpe’s Student Research Development Fund. Oglethorpe students awarded undergraduate research funding
Rising sophomore Lidia Labrada selected for Mellon Summer Academy Oglethorpe’s Lidia Labrada ’23 is among only 15 undergraduates selected for the next Mellon Summer Academy hosted at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. This is the third consecutive year an Oglethorpe student has been selected, and she will be accompanied by fellow Petrel Hayleigh […]
Oglethorpe joins coalition supporting state hate crimes bill Georgia is one of four states without a hate crimes bill, and Oglethorpe University joins nearly 200 other organizations advocating for that to change.
Oglethorpe adds new courses that explore racial injustice Starting in the fall, Oglethorpe will offer two new classes that thoroughly explore racial inequality: “WGS 290: White Fragility: Anti-Racism Activism” and “INT 290: Black Resilience and Response.”
As part of Oglethorpe’s wellness initiatives, Kaiser Permanente, the university’s healthcare insurance provider, has donated two new mountain bikes for staff, faculty, and students to use! Borrow bicycles at the library As part of Oglethorpe’s wellness initiatives, Kaiser Permanente, the university’s healthcare insurance provider, has donated two new mountain bikes for staff, faculty, and students […]
Thirteen students received undergraduate research awards from Oglethorpe’s Student Research Development Fund, distributed annually. 13 students awarded undergraduate research funding Thirteen Oglethorpe students have received undergraduate research awards from Oglethorpe’s Student Research Development Fund, distributed annually. The students are majoring in a range of disciplines, including biology, biopsychology, psychology, sociology, English, and comparative literature.