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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 […]

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.

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

Dear Oglethorpe Community, After each Board of Trustees meeting, I am committed to conducting a town hall andreporting on the substance of our discussions and the Board’s action. In addition tospeaking about the Board meeting at the February 15 town hall, I also shared more of myvision for how I want to move forward. First […]

Welcome to Spring Semester and an update on the future of J Term

Oglethorpe Community, Welcome back to campus for Spring Semester. We have an exciting few months ahead, and Ilook forward to seeing you at events, in classes, at games, and just hanging out. Now that the January Term, or “J Term” as it has come to be known here at Oglethorpe, hasended, I want to inform […]

New Year’s Message from President McClymond

Happy New Year! I hope the start of the new year finds you in great spirits and surrounded by the warmth of family and friends. Take a moment to click the image below to watch this video message on my hopes for 2024 for the entire Oglethorpe community. May the year ahead be filled with […]

Happy Holidays!

Dear Oglethorpe Community, You will join the students on winter break beginning tomorrow, and I want to take thisopportunity to say “thank you” for all of your hard work this semester and wish you andyours “Happy Holidays!” Fall Semester was full of highlights for me:Achieving the largest total enrollment in Oglethorpe’s history.The men’s soccer team […]

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 […]