Judith Levy

Oglethorpe University Inauguration

The document details the inauguration ceremony for Dr. Kathryn McClymond as the 18th President of Oglethorpe University, making her the first female president. The ceremony included acknowledgments of special guests, alumni delegates, and the President's family. Speakers representing students, staff, faculty, and alumni offered greetings and charged the new president to continue supporting students, advocating for their needs, modeling good leadership, and maintaining the university's traditions. A key theme emphasized was the university's distinctive commitment to developing excellence one student at a time through personalized, deeply invested academic experiences. The ceremony concluded with the administration of the Oath of Office and the presentation of the presidential medal.

Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.