Alumni

Alumni Tee Off with President McClymond at Top Golf

Oglethorpe Night at Top Golf was a huge success, bringing together the Oglethorpe community in a new, fun, and engaging way. Alumni from class years 1973 to 2023 spent the evening hearing the latest university news and updates from President McClymond, engaging in friendly competition at reserved bays, and spending time catching up with one […]

Everybody’s Talking about Oglethorpe: A Day with Something for Everyone

On Saturday, February 17, 2024, the excitement on campus was palpable during Scholarship Weekend as prospective Petrels walked the halls of Hearst, Cousins, and Lupton, toured the dorms, and mingled in The Turner Lynch Campus Center. A group of alumni were privileged to interview the best and the brightest of hopeful students vying for a James Edward […]

Alumni return to the Blacktop for an evening of Stormy Petrels Basketball

The Alumni Basketball Tailgate held on February 9, 2024, was a night to remember, bringing together past and present members of the Oglethorpe community.  Alumni arrived decked out in their Oglethorpe gear as the Blacktop at Dorough Fieldhouse buzzed with excitement for the men’s and women’s basketball teams playing against Sewanee. “Good thing I wasn’t […]

Alumni volunteers enhance Oglethorpe community

For Donna and Bob Rasile, graduates of the class of 1982, Oglethorpe has played an important role in their story. It’s where they met, where they honed their professional skills and interests, and where they have continued to share their time and treasure as proud alumni. In the fall, Donna was honored as she completed […]

February 2024 Alumni eNewsletter

If you aren’t receiving the Alumni eNewsletter in your inbox each month, please update your contact information to ensure your email address is included. February 13, 2024 FEATURED NEWS OU Giving Day is tomorrow! February 14 is our third annual OU Giving Day! You can participate by making a gift to one of four featured […]

Award-winning writer Willie Perdomo to headline new ‘Oglethorpe Out Loud’ poetry series

Oglethorpe University will welcome award-winning writer and former State Poet of New York Willie Perdomo on March 13 for a reading and book signing, the inaugural event for the Oglethorpe Out Loud series. Established recently by a gift from alumna Leah Hughes ’88, Oglethorpe Out Loud will bring esteemed poets to campus each year to […]

January 2024 Alumni eNewsletter

If you aren’t receiving the Alumni eNewsletter in your inbox each month, please update your contact information to ensure your email address is included. January 9, 2024 FEATURED NEWS Alumni Weekend registration is live! One of the highlights of the spring is Alumni Weekend, and we can’t wait to welcome alumni back to campus April […]

Alumni Celebrate at Boar’s Head Evening of Holiday Enchantment

Campus sparkled with twinkling lights, and the holiday vibe was strong at the Turner Lynch Campus Center for the Boar’s Head Evening of Holiday Enchantment on Friday, Dec. 1. Alumni representing classes from 1973 to 2023 and their families spent the evening catching up with friends they hadn’t seen since last year (or longer!).  Partygoers enjoyed […]

December 2023 Alumni eNewsletter

If you aren’t receiving the Alumni eNewsletter in your inbox each month, please update your contact information to ensure your email address is included. December 12, 2023 FEATURED NEWS Alumni gather for annual Boar’s Head holiday celebration Campus sparkled with twinkling lights, and the holiday vibe was strong at the Turner Lynch Campus Center for […]

Frueauff Foundation commits $60,000 to Oglethorpe for scholarships

The Charles A. Frueauff Foundation (CAFF), a long-time supporter of Oglethorpe University, committed $60,000 to the university for scholarships at its November 4 Board meeting, which was held on the Oglethorpe campus. “We are grateful for the support of the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation over the years and take seriously the trust they have in […]