May 2017 Archive

Myra Frady retires from Oxford at the end of May 2017.
Looking back and out on an Oxford career

Oxford College | May 26, 2017

When most people retire they look back on their careers; Myra Frady can instead look out on her career. Through the restored windows of her office in historic Seney Hall, there is a sweeping view of the Oxford College quad, which she was instrumental in transforming.

Jamani "Roe" Montague has been selected as a 2017 Udall Scholar.
Emory student earns Udall Scholarship for environmental leadership

Emory University | May 25, 2017

Emory College student Jamani "Roe" Montague has been selected as a 2017 Udall Scholar for her research and advocacy on issues including environmental racism and prison ecology.

The Oxford's men's tennis team won the NJCAA Division III tournament for the third year in a row.
Oxford men win third national tennis victory

Oxford College | May 23, 2017

Congratulations to the Oxford's men's tennis team, champions of the NJCAA Division III tournament.

Attendees at the 2017 IPLA conference.
IPLA highlights value of liberal arts experience

Oxford College | May 17, 2017

Faculty from a wide array of institutions assembled on the Oxford College campus for the 11th annual Institute for Pedagogy in the Liberal Arts.

Oxford students take part in commencement ceremonies on the Oxford quad.
Commencement 2017 sends graduates on to the next step

Oxford College | May 8, 2017

Oxford students celebrated the completion of their time at Oxford on May 6 during traditional commencement ceremonies on the Oxford quad.

Noah Cole is class orator for Emory College
Class orator Noah Cole to emphasize shared Emory values

Emory University | May 5, 2017

As class orator for Emory College, Noah Cole will discuss the need for students to hold true to the principles and advocacy they learned at Emory as they make their way in the world.

Oxford student athletes receive recognition at a recent awards ceremony.
Athletic Awards Ceremony celebrates student athletes

Oxford College | May 8, 2017

Oxford student athletes received recognition at a recent awards ceremony.

Approximately 350 students will receive their associate degree before moving on to Emory's Atlanta campus for the completion of their undergraduate degrees.
It's Commencement Week at Oxford

Oxford College | May 4, 2017

The annual recognition of Oxford graduates will take place Saturday, May 6, at 10:00 a.m. on the Oxford quad. Approximately 320 students will celebrate their Oxford experience before moving on to Emory's Atlanta campus for the completion of their undergraduate degrees.

Muhammad Naveed is Oxford's Student Government Association president
Oxford College student combines intellect, humility, passion

Emory University | May 3, 2017

As Muhammad Naveed heads to Emory's Atlanta campus to complete his degree, he brings a record of leadership as president of Oxford's Student Government Association.

Seney Hall on the Oxford quad
Faculty retirements leave deep impact

Oxford College | May 1, 2017

Five Oxford faculty members retire this spring leaving an indelible mark on the campus.