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Presidential Statements

Oglethorpe University is an institution of higher education. As expressed in our mission statement, we “are committed to teaching excellence in an inclusive learning environment. We prepare students for success in professional endeavors as responsible and productive contributors to a global society.” Rather than defaulting to issuing presidential statements, our response to issues of the […]

End of semester and holiday message from the President

Dear Oglethorpe Community, As the Fall Semester comes to a close and we turn the page on another calendar year, I want to say thank you for making 2024 an incredible year for your Oglethorpe family. I am grateful for your creativity, diligence, and commitment. Together we achieved the following milestones: So you see, it […]

Important developments in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Oglethorpe

Dr. Rhana Gittens Wheeler named Chief Inclusive Excellence Officer for the university effective June 1.

Update from April Board of Trustees Meeting and President’s Town Hall

Dear Oglethorpe Community, The Spring Semester is quickly coming to an end, and you have been busier than ever. In the Town Hall Meeting after our April Board of Trustees meeting, I reflected on how far we have come since this time last year. Thank you to everyone who put forth the extra effort to […]

Dr. Gabriel Barreneche named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

I am pleased to announce Dr. Gabriel Barreneche will serve as the next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs effective July 1, 2024.

Sarah Emerson named Vice President of Advancement

Please join me in welcoming to Oglethorpe Sarah Emerson as the new Vice President of Advancement, effective April 15.

Board of Trustees names Dr. Kathryn McClymond Oglethorpe’s 18th president

The Oglethorpe University Board of Trustees voted unanimously during its fall meeting Nov. 9-10 to approve Dr. Kathryn McClymond as the institution’s 18th president, removing “interim” from her title effective immediately. “The trustees recognized that Dr. McClymond is the right choice at the right time to lead Oglethorpe,” said Board Chair Tammy Pearson, Oglethorpe class […]

Thank you for giving to the fall Helping Students Thrive Faculty and Staff Campaign

Dear Oglethorpe Community, With our fall Helping Students Thrive Faculty and Staff Campaign now completed, I wanted to extend a huge thanks to those who gave. Every gift, no matter the size or the fund, will help Oglethorpe continue to provide enriching experiences and maintain our high academic standards – thank you! After just three […]