OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
Sheridan Blanford ’15 is the inaugural associate athletic director for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Washington, making her one of a handful of administrators in collegiate athletics to work exclusively in this growing field.
Sheridan Blanford ’15 competing on the court during her time at St. Olaf.
At St. Olaf, we don’t turn out typical college grads. We turn out Oles. Oles are the people companies want. Oles are the people the planet needs.
100%
financial aid need met for all of our students
#1
baccalaureate college in the number of students who study abroad
100%
carbon-free electrical power
97%
of 2019 graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work
COVID-19 Campus Plan
All Oles have an important part to play in keeping our entire community healthy and safe. As individuals we may not feel at risk, but we each need to act to protect those around us. As Oles, we care deeply about our community. We can do this together.
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Enriching the St. Olaf alumni community through purposeful and meaningful connections.
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Lift Every Voice And Sing - A Celebration of African American Music
Hosted by Dr. Anton Armstrong, the first episode of “Sounds from St. Olaf” in 2021 honors Black History Month and lifts up musical works that have been created or inspired by African Americans.
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Alumna is "planting the seeds" for inclusion in collegiate athletics
Lift Every Voice and Sing: Anton Armstrong reflects on choral music during Black History Month
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Oles don’t all look alike or think alike, but what they do share is an enthusiasm. An optimism. A work ethic driven by the knowledge that anything is possible, the answer to every problem is yes, that what’s broken needs fixing, what’s working can be improved. Oles think harder, dive deeper.