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Start of the Spring Semester

Dear Stormy Petrels,  Welcome to the first day of classes for the spring semester! The faculty and staff value your presence in our community, and we are eager to witness all your successes throughout your academic journey! Throughout the pandemic, we have operated under two guiding principles: (1) health and safety of our campus community […]

President Ladany issues letter in support of DACA

Ms. Samantha DeshommesChief, Regulatory Coordination DivisionOffice of Policy and StrategyU.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesDepartment of Homeland Security5900 Capital Gateway DriveCamp Springs, MD 20746 Re: DHS Docket No 2021-0006, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Dear Ms. Deshommes: As the President of Oglethorpe University, I submit this comment letter in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland […]

Happy Thanksgiving

Dear Students, The Thanksgiving holiday offers an opportunity to reflect on the many things for which we are thankful. The pandemic has also reminded us of the value of being with family and friends and serving one another in our communities. This year, we are particularly thankful for how we have been embraced by all […]

A Message to Parents and Families

Dear Stormy Petrel Parents and Families, I am excited to welcome you and your student to a new academic year at Oglethorpe University, and grateful that you have chosen to be part of this diverse and supportive community!   The start of the semester is a time of renewal and promise. Throughout this first week of […]

Start of the Fall Semester

Dear Stormy Petrels, I am excited to welcome you to the first day of class! Please know that whether this is your first day as a college student or you are nearing graduation, the entire Oglethorpe community is committed to your success.  A part of the commitment to your success is preserving the health and […]

Update on Fall 2021

Dear Oglethorpe Community: We are excited to begin the Fall 2021 semester and ready to welcome our new and returning Petrels! As many of you know, we continue to adapt our return-to-campus planning based on the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fundamental to our decision-making is our commitment to maintaining the health and well-being […]

A Message to the Oglethorpe Community

Dear Oglethorpe Community,  Almost a year ago, the murder of George Floyd sparked an intense period of increased awareness and discussion about the crisis of race-based, specifically anti-Black, violence in America. We are still in a period of turmoil, as evidenced by the recent killings of Adam Toledo and Daunte Wright and the palpable tensions […]

Return to Campus in Fall 2021

Dear Oglethorpe Community, As we near the mid-semester mark, I continue to be inspired by the commitment and ingenuity of our community. I am writing to share updates about our institutional plans and preparations for the coming academic terms. As vaccinations continue to be dispersed and transmission rates slowly decline, we are planning for a full […]

Response to tragic events in Atlanta on March 16

The following statement was issued by Oglethorpe University President Nick Ladany on March 17, 2021 in response to the tragic shootings in Atlanta on the previous day: I am heartbroken by the horrific murders that occurred yesterday in Atlanta. This tragedy underscores the alarming rise in violence against Asian and Asian American communities since the […]

Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Laura Renée Chandler, PhD

Dear Oglethorpe Community, It is my great pleasure to introduce Laura Renée Chandler, PhD, who has accepted our offer to become Oglethorpe’s inaugural Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She will join Oglethorpe’s senior administrative leadership team on March 5th. In this role, Dr. Chandler will lead the strategic discussion advancing diversity, equity, and […]