Academic Innovation

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Student Experience

Preserving meaning through new literary translation course

A new course by professors Miriam Udel and Didem Uca introduces students to the art of preserving original meaning when translating creative works, even when definitions cannot be exactly replicated. In a recent visit to the Rose Library, students engaged with Homer’s texts.
Emory University professor Patricia Brennan
Around Emory

‘A mentor for everyone’: Patty Brennan honored with Emory College’s Cuttino Award

Renowned psychologist Patty Brennan earned the 2026 George P. Cuttino Award for Excellence in Mentoring after decades of transformative teaching, research and advocacy at Emory.
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Student Experience

New hybrid summer accelerator launching through The Hatchery and RightShift

The new partnership will offer a 10-week hybrid summer program, designed to help early-stage founders turn promising ideas into investment-ready ventures. The inaugural cohort launches in May.
Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Assistant Professor Telisa Spikes, PhD, RN, FAHA, has been named a Fellow of the American Heart Association (AHA). Election as a Fellow recognizes scientific and professional achievements, vol
Academic Innovation

Emory School of Nursing to launch Master of Science in Health Care Analytics Program

The new interdisciplinary master’s program combines health care knowledge, data science, and advanced analytical techniques to improve health care delivery, patient outcomes and organizational efficiency. The inaugural cohort will start in spring 2027.

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Students discuss work across disciplines at annual Undergraduate Student Research Symposium
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‘Trouble the Land’ takes audiences on a multimedia journey through civil rights history
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Class serves up a taste of Shakespeare’s England
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Faculty and staff recognized by their schools for teaching, service and more
Whittney Barth

Q&A: What happens when AI clashes with religious belief?
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Class of 2026 members reflect on their time at Emory
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Emory University schools hold Class of 2026 diploma ceremonies
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New Fox Center director appointed
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Celebrating Emory School of Medicine’s Class of 2026
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Emory students to conduct biology, chemistry research as Beckman Scholars
Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Assistant Professor Telisa Spikes, PhD, RN, FAHA, has been named a Fellow of the American Heart Association (AHA). Election as a Fellow recognizes scientific and professional achievements, vol

Emory Nursing’s Chung tapped for National Academy of Medicine emerging leaders program
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Giacomo Negro named Emory’s vice provost for faculty affairs

Emory scientists receive Cozzarelli Prize for discovery of new physics in dusty plasma

Emory University's Class of 2026
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Finding the inspiration to seek justice, faith and care for people on the margins
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Emory College senior champions educational access and belonging
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Goizueta graduate leaves behind legacy of consistent leadership
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McMullan Award recognizes Rodrigo Colón García’s desire to impact his community
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Terrence L. Johnson named dean of Emory’s Candler School of Theology
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Ryan Bonfiglio, Exemplary Teacher of the Year, charts new courses to learning at Candler

Undergraduate research offers endless avenues for discovery
Omid Razmpour

Omid Razmpour, graduate Brittain Award recipient, builds support systems for nurses
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Emory Williams Awards recognize outstanding undergraduate teaching
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Provost’s Distinguished Teaching Awards recognize graduate, professional school faculty excellence