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Oglethorpe welcomes largest first year class ever
Oglethorpe University enrolled a record 425 first-year students Fall Semester, the largest freshman class in the university's 187-year history. The class swelled overall enrollment to its highest level ever as well reaching 1,494. "We're glad so many ...
Sep 15, 2022, 5:36pm EDT
The Coca-Cola Company's Beatriz Perez Announced as Oglethorpe University Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient
Oglethorpe University's commencement ceremony honoring the Class of 2022 will be held on Saturday, May 21 at 9:00 a.m. on the academic quadrangle of the historic campus at 4484 Peachtree Road in Brookhaven, Georgia. Oglethorpe will welcome commencemen...
Apr 28, 2022, 4:42pm EDT
Cameron Bready of Global Payments Named Chair of Oglethorpe University Board of Trustees
The Oglethorpe University Board of Trustees has appointed alumnus Cameron Bready, president and chief operating officer of Global Payments, to serve as Chair of the Board. A trustee since 2012, Bready succeeds fellow alumnus Timothy Tassopoulos, presid...
Aug 17, 2021, 4:51pm EDT
Oglethorpe University Selects Dr. Kathryn McClymond as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Following a national search, Oglethorpe University President Nick Ladany has named Dr. Kathryn McClymond as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 19. Dr. McClymond is currently Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs in the College...
Jun 16, 2021, 5:37pm EDT
Oglethorpe University Names Bradley J. Blitz as Inaugural Dean of Student Success
Oglethorpe University has named Bradley J. Blitz as the inaugural Dean of Student Success. In this new role, Blitz will provide vision and leadership to create a comprehensive advising model and strategy for student success that supports academic progr...
Jun 16, 2021, 5:10pm EDT
Oglethorpe University Announces Commencement Speakers for Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 Ceremonies
Oglethorpe University will honor the graduating Classes of 2020 and 2021 during two ceremonies to be held on subsequent days on the historic Brookhaven campus. The university will welcome two prominent Atlanta leaders to address the graduates. Retired...
May 4, 2021, 6:04pm EDT
Oglethorpe University Names New Dean of the Q. William Hammack, Jr. School of Business
Following a national search, Oglethorpe University has selected Stephen H. Craft, PhD as the new Dean of the Q. William Hammack, Jr. School of Business, effective July 1, 2021. Dr. Craft is currently Dean of the Michael E. Stephens College of Business ...
Mar 10, 2021, 6:48pm EST
Oglethorpe University Selects Laura Renee Chandler, PhD as Inaugural Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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 Di...
Feb 9, 2021, 2:52pm EST
Oglethorpe University Welcomes New Chief of Staff Rebecca L. Sandidge, PhD
Oglethorpe University has announced Rebecca L. Sandidge, PhD will serve as its inaugural Chief of Staff, effective February 15. Currently, she is Chief of Staff for the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. In this new role, Dr. Sandidge wil...
Jan 25, 2021, 6:25pm EST
Dr. Kyle R. Williams Named Dean of Students at Oglethorpe University
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,...
Jan 20, 2021, 7:27pm EST