Alumni

Accounting Students Network with Alumni During Annual Mixer

The Oglethorpe Accounting Club recently collaborated with the Office of Career Development to host its Fall 2023 Accounting Mixer. This event was as an opportunity for current students to network with various accounting firms’ representatives, including some of our very own alumni. Students were invited to learn about networking tips, internships, resume writing and more. […]

Soccer Tailgate Brings Alumni Back to Campus

Oglethorpe Alumni came together on Friday, October 6, for a memorable evening as our men’s and women’s soccer squads squared off against Southern Athletic Association (SAA) rival Birmingham-Southern at the Turf Field inside the OU track. Former soccer team members and Petrel fans alike gathered to celebrate memories of the past and success of the […]

Alumni Board Gathers to Plan for 2023-24

The Oglethorpe University Alumni Board held their summer meeting on August 12, 2023 to outline plans for the year ahead. The Alumni Board meets quarterly, with a few executive board meetings sprinkled throughout the year. The two main focal points of this quarter’s session were alumni programming and hearing from Dr. Kathryn McClymond, our interim president.  The […]

Alumni Support OU Students in Mentor Program

Mentorship is a commonly known avenue for students to forge connections, gain career insights and build their confidence. Mentors can serve as dedicated guides who offer advice, provide constructive feedback, or open doors for possible employment opportunities. Last year, Oglethorpe University launched the Oglethorpe Alumni-Student Mentorship Program managed in partnership with Mentor Collective, an online […]

September 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. September 12, 2023 FEATURED NEWS New scholarship supports student’s study abroad experience Shae-Elise Dixon ’24 will be studying abroad in South Korea this fall, aided by a recent donation from alumna […]

Alumni Cheer on the Atlanta United during Alumni Day

Alumni came together on Saturday, August 26 for a memorable day as the Atlanta United defeated Nashville, 4 to 0, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “There’s nothing better than sharing our Petrel Pride while we cheer the home team on to victory,” said Interim President Dr. Kathryn McClymond. “It was great to connect with our alumni at […]

New scholarship fund supports student’s study abroad experience

Shae-Elise Dixon ’24 will be studying abroad in South Korea this fall, aided by a recent donation from alumna Misty Hood Whitlock ’00 and her husband Kyle Whitlock to fund a study abroad scholarship. Misty’s passion for traveling abroad began with her first international trip, to London after her junior year at Oglethorpe. It was a transformative experience for her […]

August 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. August 8, 2023 FEATURED NEWS Share your professional updates We hope to facilitate networking and communications among alumni and students across related professional industries. We know that no matter their major, […]

Screen on the Green Welcomes Alumni, Families

Alumni, faculty, staff, and incoming students from the class of 2027 enjoyed a screening of Back to the Future.

July 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. July 11, 2023 FEATURED NEWS A message from President McClymond on the U.S. Supreme Court decision on race-conscious admissions Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Oglethorpe University’s academic mission […]