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Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is Atlanta's only co-educational small private college, home to 1450 diverse and engaged students representing more than 30 states and 30 countries. Renowned for its groundbreaking Core program, Oglethorpe connects theory and practice through its Atlanta Laboratory for Learning (A_LAB), an incubator for students' experiential learning outside the classroom.

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Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is Atlanta's only co-educational small private college, home to 1450 diverse and engaged students representing more than 30 states and 30 countries. Renowned for its groundbreaking Core program, Oglethorpe connects theory and practice through its Atlanta Laboratory for Learning (A_LAB), an incubator for students' experiential learning outside the classroom.

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Incoming freshman Caleb Smith crowned 2018 Optimist International Oratorical World Champion

Incoming first year student Caleb Smith '22 can now add the title of "world champion" to his resume. Smith earned a spot in the 2018 Optimist International Oratorical World Championship in St. Louis, Mo. over June 28-29, and emerged the winner after two days of competition.
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Academic competition - 2018 Jul 5
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