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Nicholas Ladany, PhD, Elected 17th President of Oglethorpe University

After an extensive nationwide search, the Oglethorpe University Board of Trustees has unanimously elected Nicholas Ladany, Ph.D., as the next President of Oglethorpe University, effective July 1, 2020. Ladany will also serve as a member of the faculty, in the role of Professor of Psychology. Ladany is currently Dean of the School of Leadership and […]

Oglethorpe University Presidential Announcement – March 11

Join us as we introduce the 17th president of Oglethorpe University. Wednesday, March 11 at 4 p.m. In-person: Conant Performing Arts CenterReception with the new president to followNo RSVP required Online: Watch the announcement live on Facebook In April 2019, Oglethorpe’s 16th president, Dr. Lawrence M. Schall, announced that he will step down, effective June 30, 2020 […]

Semi-finalist interviews scheduled

The Presidential Search Committee (PSC) has reached an important milestone in the search for Oglethorpe’s next leader. A select group of 9 semi-finalists have been invited to interview, in person, with the PSC this month. These conversations will give high priority to the areas of interest voiced by all of you. From these interviews, the […]

Prospectus/ Position Description Available

Diversified Search and the Presidential Search Committee have published the Position Description for the Position of President of Oglethorpe University.

Press Release: Search Committee Named, Search Firm Selected

Oglethorpe University Presidential Search Committee Named, Search Firm Selected ATLANTA – Oglethorpe University is launching the search for its seventeenth president, who will lead the institution following the fifteen-year tenure of Dr. Lawrence M. Schall. Board of Trustees Chair Timothy P. Tassopoulos ’81 has named a search committee comprised of trustees, faculty, staff, student, and […]

Message to Students from SGA President

I hope you had a great and productive summer. Congratulations on completing internships, classes, study abroad, and all other summer activities that kept you busy. Welcome back to Oglethorpe! We have an exciting year ahead.  As most of you know, President Schall’s time here at Oglethorpe will come to a close on June 30, 2020. […]

Stakeholder Meetings with Search Firm

On August 28 and 29, the firm selected to lead Oglethorpe’s presidential search will be holding meetings on campus. Their goal is to better understand our university and the challenges the next president will face.  Along with one-on-one meetings with cabinet, there will be sessions for faculty, staff and students. The meetings are intended to […]

Message from OU Board Chair Tim Tassopoulos

Earlier today it was announced that Larry Schall has chosen to end his term as President of Oglethorpe University, effective June 30, 2020.  Larry has had an incredible tenure at Oglethorpe over the past 14 years, ushering our institution into an era of unprecedented innovation and growth. Under Larry’s leadership, Oglethorpe is stronger than ever […]

Long-Serving Oglethorpe University President Lawrence M. Schall to Step Down Next Year

Oglethorpe University President Lawrence M. Schall J.D., Ed.D. has announced that he will end his service, effective June 30, 2020. Schall has served as president of Oglethorpe University since 2005 and is currently the longest-serving sitting college or university president in Georgia. His presidency has been distinguished by extraordinary financial improvement and stability, enrollment and […]