OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
As COVID-19 swept the nation and the world, igniting a global pandemic, St. Olaf alumni in health care and related fields responded quickly, addressing unforseen challenges and providing exemplary leadership.
“Social distancing is not synonymous with social isolation. Let us stick together, reaching out, encouraging one another, supporting each other. This pandemic shall pass.” — Love Odetola ’14
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
Reopening Plan
As we return to campus, 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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NEWS
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MPR features St. Olaf student’s invention of new musical card game
St. Olaf student wins archaeological award
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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.