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 day more often focuses on supporting faculty- and student-driven thoughtful, in-depth, and civil discourse on our campus in which the end goal is to further understanding. This approach not only embodies the spirit of Oglethorpe but puts into practice our slogan to “Make a life. Make a living. Make a difference.”