Rhodes Scholar; World AIDS Day; holiday concerts

Emory senior selected as 2016 Rhodes Scholar

Leah Michalove learned Saturday that she is one of 32 American college students chosen as a 2016 Rhodes Scholar. She is the 19th Emory student to win the prestigious scholarship, which provides for study at the University of Oxford in England.

Students headed to U.N. climate convention

Ten Emory undergraduates and two professors will be official U.N. observers at the upcoming 21st Session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, seen by many as the best chance yet for a universal climate agreement.

Celebrate the season with Emory holiday concerts

From a lively arrangement of Hanukkah songs to reflective renditions of Christmas carols, December at Emory means the return of beloved traditions and the debut of new concerts to fill you and your loved ones with holiday cheer.

World AIDS Day quilt display joined by parade

On World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, Emory hosts Quilt on the Quad, the nation's largest collegiate display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. This year, the quilt display will be joined by a parade featuring music and dancing to raise awareness of the HIV epidemic.

Inflammation linked to depression symptoms

Research led by Jennifer Felger, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, indicates that persistent inflammation affects the brain in ways that are connected with symptoms of depression, such as anhedonia, the inability to experience pleasure.

Take Note

Panel will review race, policing and social justice in U.S.

Jason Carter to discuss Carter Center at Atlanta Press Club

School of Nursing welcomes inaugural Andrew W. Mellon Faculty Fellow

Study: Three-drug combos could reduce hepatitis C treatment to three weeks for some patients

Faculty in the News

Melvin Konner
"An unevolved view of gender evolution," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 23

Jaime Vengoechea Barrios
"Gene scan finds surprising mutation in kids with cancer," NBC News, Nov. 20

Drew Westen
"Why fear is more prevalent -- and powerful -- among conservatives," Washington Post, Nov. 18

Happy Thanksgiving

Emory Report will not be published on Thursday, Nov. 26, due to the holiday, and will return on Tuesday, Dec. 1. To keep up with university happenings, please visit the Emory News Center. Best wishes for a safe, peaceful and happy Thanksgiving.