O'Connor Institute

Announcement Thursday, March 28, 2024

On Tuesday, April 2 - 7-8 p.m. (Eastern) Rosemary Magee and Amy Alznauer - the two O'Connor curators of the Emory exhibit "At the Crossroads with Benny Andrews, Flannery O'Connor, and Alice Walker" - will share the passions and curiosities that drew them to this archival work and shaped their curation. They will share images from the archive and touch on O'Connor's juvenilia, correspondence and views on race. Craig Martell will serve as the emcee.

Flannery O'Connor At The Crossroads

Event Tuesday, April 2, 2024

NEH Summer Institute results - May discussion on Zoom

Announcement Friday, May 3, 2024

We are pleased to announce that Andalusia Institute is hosting a series of spring Zoom events, primarily to share the results of NEH Summer Institutes on Flannery O'Connor. Dr. Bruce Gentry will be the emcee on all events.On Thursday, May 9, 7-8 p.m. (Eastern): Ashley Massey and Tim Vande Brake will lead a discussion on O'Connor and Andalusia. To sign-up for this Zoom discussion, please click HERE.

NEH Summer Institute results April discussion on Zoom

Announcement Friday, April 12, 2024

We are pleased to announce that Andalusia Institute is hosting a series of spring Zoom events, primarily to share the results of NEH Summer Institutes on Flannery O'Connor. Dr. Bruce Gentry will be the emcee on all events. Thursday, April 18 - 7:00-8:00pm (Eastern): Bill Gonch, Matt Bryant Cheney, and Will Murray will lead a discussion on O'Connor and Race To sign-up for this Zoom discussion, please click HERE

NEH Summer Institute results - March discussion on Zoom

Announcement Friday, March 8, 2024

We are pleased to announce that Andalusia Institute is hosting a series of spring Zoom events, primarily to share the results of NEH Summer Institutes on Flannery O'Connor. Dr. Bruce Gentry will be the emcee on all events. Thursday, March 14 - 7-8 p.m. (Eastern): Carmine Palumbo and Jack Love will lead a discussion on O'Connor and other authors. To sign-up for this Zoom discussion, please click HERE.

Andalusia Institute Zoom Discussion on Flannery O'Connor Letters Written in 1963 and 1964

Announcement Friday, April 19, 2024

Apr. 25: Andalusia Institute Zoom discussion on Flannery O'Connor letters written in 1963 and 1964, pp. 503-96 in The Habit of Being. The discussion is being led by Dr. Bruce Gentry. Click HERE to register.

Andalusia Institute Zoom Discussion on Flannery O'Connor Letters Written in 1963 and 1964

Event Thursday, April 25, 2024

Andalusia Institute Zoom Discussion on Flannery O'Connor Letters written in 1961 and 1962, pp. 425-503 in The Habit of Being

Announcement Friday, March 15, 2024

Mar. 21: Andalusia Institute Zoom discussion on Flannery O'Connor letters written in 1961 and 1962, pp. 425-503 in The Habit of Being. The discussion is being led by Dr. Bruce Gentry. Click HERE to register.

Georgia College receives federal grant for writing and literacy outreach in Baldwin Schools

News Story Tuesday, March 29, 2022

A nearly $400,000 grant will help promote writing and literacy skills for youth in Baldwin County schools. Georgia College has been awarded funds for a new Writing for Success program from the Department of Education. The program will include a combination of workshops, one-on-one consultations and peer advising for K-12 students at their schools. “Georgia College is committed to supporting our community and is dedicated to fostering the success of students in our local public schools...

New Andalusia Institute has robust opening

News Story Thursday, October 29, 2020

It was a bizarre time to begin a new job—let alone launch an organization from scratch. COVID-19 quickly turned Dr. Irene Burgess’ new position as inaugural executive director of Georgia College’s new Andalusia Institute into a quagmire of possible pitfalls. But the opening was ‘virtually’ flawless. “It’s gratifying that we’ve been able to develop the start of an Andalusia Institute culture, despite the challenges of the time,” Burgess said. “Actually, COVID was one of the better...

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