Oglethorpe University

Oglethorpe University congratulates the 2018 recipients of the Civic Engagement Scholarship, a four-year, full-tuition award that recognizes high school seniors who have demonstrated a deep commitment to service and leadership in their communities as well as the promise of continued exemplary service at Oglethorpe and in Atlanta.

Oglethorpe University congratulates the following members of the incoming Class of 2022, who have received the James Edward Oglethorpe (JEO) Scholarship, a four-year, full-tuition award that recognizes high school seniors with an outstanding record of academic achievement and great potential to contribute to the community life of Oglethorpe University.

Oglethorpe sophomore goalie Jordan Chandler has been named the SAA Women's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week by the league office for her effort in the Stormy Petrels' 14-0 shutout victory over Huntingdon on Saturday.

Freshman forward Savannah LeGate of the Oglethorpe women's basketball team was named the women's Division III Rookie of the Year by D3hoops.com, marking the first time that a member of the Stormy Petrels has won a postseason national award from the website. It also marks the third rookie or newcomer of the year award that LeGate has won this season.

Senior economics major Paige Davis '18 has been accepted into the highly competitive American Economics Association Summer Scholarship Program. Davis is the first Oglethorpe student to apply to the fellowship program and to receive the honor.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently took a look at international student recruitment at metro area colleges and universities-and prominently featured Oglethorpe's strategic focus on expanding student recruitment outside the U.S. As Atlanta's global profile has grown, it's a city that continues to attract international students. Freshman Angelica Sanchez '21 was interviewed.

Freshman Nyree Dowdy '21 is among only 15 undergraduates selected for the Mellon Summer Academy at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta.

Oglethorpe University congratulates the following undergraduates named to the Fall 2017 Dean's List honoring students who achieved at least a 3.50 term grade-point average while earning 12 or more semester hours.

Freshman Taylor Roberts '21 is among only 15 undergraduates selected for the Mellon Summer Academy at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta.

As many students were still finding their way around campus and getting into the groove of college life, first-year Moliha Zabbar '21 decided what better time to become an even bigger part of the Oglethorpe community.

Some students exemplify Oglethorpe's creed to "make a difference" before they set foot on campus.

In early February, more than 90 students from Atlanta-area universities gathered at Oglethorpe to take part in a half-day of keynotes and breakout sessions focusing on building leadership fundamentals.

Freshman center Savannah LeGate was named the SAA Women's Basketball Player of the Week for the first time in her career on Wednesday, becoming the first member of the Stormy Petrels to earn the honor from the league office this season.

On July 21, Oglethorpe welcomed 84 incoming students for the third and final summer orientation, known as a MAP (Making a Petrel) Day. Oglethorpe's mascot is the Stormy Petrel. During MAP Day, these first-year students enrolled in their fall semester classes and received their official Petrel Pass student IDs. Classes start August 21, 2017.

On July 7, Oglethorpe welcomed 114 incoming students for the second summer orientation, known as a MAP (Making a Petrel) Day. The first-year students enrolled in their fall semester classes and received their official Petrel Pass student IDs.

Oglethorpe University Athletics is excited to welcome our newest Stormy Petrels to the nest!

How the partnership between Oglethorpe and Emory is opening doors for an ambitious biology student -- and advancing research in epigenetics.

Oglethorpe alumnus J.T. Mahany '12 was awarded The Albertine Prize for his English translation of the book "Bardo or Not Bardo" by French author Antoine Volodine.

More than 370 accepted students have indicated their commitment to attend Oglethorpe University by submitting their enrollment deposit. We're excited to welcome these new "Stormy Petrels" to campus this fall! The Class of 2021 will begin classes on August 21, 2017.

The esteemed James Edward Oglethorpe Award is presented annually during Commencement to two individuals in the graduating class who, in the opinion of the faculty, have excelled in scholarship, leadership and character.

On June 9, incoming students attended Oglethorpe's first summer orientation, known as a MAP (Making a Petrel) Day. The first-year students enrolled in their fall semester classes and received their Petrel Pass student I.D.

Abigail Taylor Kreisinger, a 2017 graduate of Oglethorpe University, was awarded the Sally Hull Weltner Award for Scholarship at the university's commencement ceremony on May 13, 2017. This award is given annually in loving memory of Sally Hull Weltner, wife of Dr. Philip Weltner, president of Oglethorpe University from 1944-1953. The award honors the student in the graduating class who has attained the highest grade-point average with the greatest number of hours in course work completed at the university.

The OU Theatre Scholarship recognizes recipients' commitment to performing and understanding the field of theatre.

Oglethorpe University's Leadership Scholarship recognizes high academic achievement and leadership in school and community.

Oglethorpe University's full-tuition Civic Engagement Scholarship recognizes a deep commitment to service and leadership in the community. Recipients compete for the honor during an invitation-only Scholarship Weekend held on campus.

The James Edward Oglethorpe (JEO) Scholarship recognizes an outstanding record of academic achievement and great potential to contribute to the community life of Oglethorpe University.

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

The following college students were named to Oglethorpe University's dean's list for the fall 2013 semester.

The following college students were named to Oglethorpe University's dean's list for the fall 2013 semester.