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Rising sophomore Lidia Labrada selected for Mellon Summer Academy

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 […]

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 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 […]

13 students awarded undergraduate research funding

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.

Oglethorpe ranked among Best Colleges for Financial Aid

Oglethorpe University is among the top colleges nationwide for providing financial aid to its students, according to LendEDU, a marketplace for student loans and student loan refinance. Oglethorpe ranked among Best Colleges for Financial Aid Oglethorpe University is among the top colleges nationwide for providing financial aid to its students, according to LendEDU, a marketplace for […]

Forbes includes Oglethorpe in “America’s Top Colleges 2019”

Oglethorpe continues to be recognized in national rankings—and once again, Forbes has named Oglethorpe to its “America’s Top Colleges” list. Forbes includes Oglethorpe in “America’s Top Colleges 2019” Oglethorpe continues to be recognized in national rankings-and once again, Forbes has named Oglethorpe to its “America’s Top Colleges” list. The annual ranking evaluates the direct benefits […]

Chemistry lab addition invigorates academic research

Oglethorpe is home to a new Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscope. “It’s like an MRI, but for a molecule,” explained Dr. Andrew Walden, assistant professor of organic chemistry. “Everyone who is taking chemistry is going to be using it. That means physics, chemistry, all the biology majors.” Chemistry lab addition invigorates academic research Oglethorpe is home […]

Petrels step up for alumna’s debate camp for kids

“It took a village,” said alumna Kathy Bedell Mayo ’89. This summer, Petrels from throughout the OU community volunteered to help Mayo implement her academic program Camp FDC, a forensics and debate challenge. Petrels step up for alumna’s debate camp for kids “It took a village,” said alumna Kathy Bedell Mayo ’89. This summer, Petrels […]

Oglethorpe University to host its first-ever 5K

On August 10th, Oglethorpe will host its first Stormy Petrel 5K, a closed-course road race around the historic campus. Oglethorpe University to host its first-ever 5K 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 […]