About this episode

The episode features a deep dive into Oglethorpe University, discussing its unique aspects, financial aid, athletics, and student life.

Host Ian Fisher hosts several staff members from Oglethorpe University during a deep dive exploration of the school. In the first segment, Ginger Fay , Vice President of Enrollment, and Dr. Gabriel Barreneche , Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs explore what makes Oglethorpe unique as a small university rather than a college and how the university's Core Experience shapes students' academic and personal paths. They also discuss Oglethorpe's long‑standing common reading list , which connects students across generations, and share what has surprised them most as relatively new members of the campus community. In segment two, Ginger Fay is joined by Chris Summers , Director of Financial Aid (and an Oglethorpe alum) for a conversation about athletics and affordability . They unpack the role athletics plays on campus (including the surprising fact that student‑athletes make up about a third of the student body), along with an overview of merit and financial aid , including two major programs tied to institutional support. To close the episode, Ginger Fay continues the conversation with Dr. Meredith Raimondo , Vice President of Student Affairs, to focus on student life at…

People in this episode

Host: Ian Fisher

Guests: Ginger Fay, Dr. Gabriel Barreneche, Chris Summers, Dr. Meredith Raimondo

Topics covered

• Oglethorpe University
• student life
• financial aid
• athletics
• academic paths
• Core Experience
• common reading list

Keywords

• Oglethorpe University
• enrollment
• financial aid
• student-athletes
• Core Experience
• student life
• academic affairs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oglethorpe University, Oglethorpe

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