Oglethorpe University

4484 Peachtree Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30319-2797 -  View Map

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• Oglethorpe University is an independent, highly-selective, coeducational liberal arts institution of just over 1,100 students from more than 34 different states and 31 different countries emphasizing the preparation of the humane generalist needed by a complex and changing society. The faculty is dedicated to teaching, thus providing a true learning environment in the university’s primary programs of the liberal arts and sciences, business administration and teacher education. In addition to traditional classroom experience, Oglethorpe students are encouraged to extend their learning through real-world experience, using the city of Atlanta as a learning laboratory.
• Oglethorpe University campus is a 100-acre safe, green oasis with granite, Gothic buildings, minutes from the hustle and bustle of one of America's great cities.
• Oglethorpe University offers six degrees: four undergraduate degrees and a Master of Arts in Teaching graduate degree.
• Oglethorpe University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees.
• Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.

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• Oglethorpe puts Schell in Hall of Fame (Rockdale Citizen)
  posted on May 20, 2011 at 03:40:14 am
  COVINGTON — Earlier this month, Covington resident Terry Schell was among the inductees in the Oglethorpe University Athletic Hall of Fame.
• Oglethorpe to honor Atlanta mayor with degree (Washington Examiner)
  posted on April 20, 2011 at 08:45:21 am
  The Associated Press The Associated Press ATLANTA Oglethorpe University will present an honorary degree to Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. The Atlanta private college will present an honorary doctor of laws degree to Reed during its May 7 graduation ceremony. Others to receive honorary degrees from Oglethorpe at the graduation are Harvard University scientist Richard Wrangham and Oglethorpe professor ...
• Oglethorpe to honor Atlanta mayor with degree (WRCB Chattanooga)
  posted on April 20, 2011 at 08:23:35 am
  Associated Press - April 20, 2011 4:14 AM ET ATLANTA (AP) - Oglethorpe University will present an honorary degree to Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.
• Jim Luce: Goddess, Lion, Peasant, Priest: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art -- in Atlanta (The Huffington Post)
  posted on April 4, 2011 at 10:05:22 pm
  Don Rubin and his wife Shelley have introduced an exceptional, personal collection of modern and contemporary South Asian art at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta.
• Oglethorpe to debut lacrosse team on campus (WRCB Chattanooga)
  posted on March 14, 2011 at 08:32:57 am
  Associated Press - March 14, 2011 4:24 AM ET ATLANTA (AP) - Oglethorpe University in Atlanta is debuting its lacrosse team on campus this week.

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