Oglethorpe Out Loud featuring Tracy K. Smith

Oglethorpe University will welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith as the next featured poet in its Oglethorpe Out Loud series on March 17, 2027. This series is made possible by a gift from alumna Leah Hughes ’88. This event and free and open to the public. There will be a book signing following the poetry reading. Oglethorpe Out Loud is the university’s distinguished literary series that brings nationally recognized poets and writers to campus for public readings and conversations. Past featured poets include leading voices in contemporary American poetry. Learn more about this year’s event.