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November 23, 2021
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 […]
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September 3, 2021
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 […]
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August 30, 2021
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 […]
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August 20, 2021
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 […]
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April 20, 2021
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 […]
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March 18, 2021
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 […]
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March 18, 2021
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 […]
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February 9, 2021
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 […]
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January 7, 2021
Power of Democracy
Dear Oglethorpe Students, For the last month, our great state of Georgia was thrust into the national spotlight as we prepared for the Senate runoff elections. Georgians took to the polls and demonstrated the immense power of democracy in action. Whatever your political affiliation, the results of the runoff elections illustrate the considerable impact of […]
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November 4, 2020
Election Results & Community Support
Dear Oglethorpe Students, I know many of you are following the returns from last night’s elections. Although we don’t know the outcome of the presidential election, I recognize that today brings feelings of uncertainty. I am so proud of our community’s many efforts to support the democratic process. We thank Dr. Kate Keib and her students, who […]
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