Swim and dive champs; dean named; innovation grants

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For Students of Emory University

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022

ATHLETICS

Swimming and diving teams win 23rd-consecutive UAA championships

The Emory women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams extended their reigns over the University Athletic Association Saturday night, capturing their 23rd-consecutive UAA championships. Emory's coaches also won top honors.

LEADERSHIP

Gareth James named next dean of Goizueta Business School

Known as an active and dynamic leader, Gareth James comes to Emory from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, where he most recently served as interim dean and deputy dean. He joins Emory on July 1.

INNOVATION

Emory’s Hatchery creates new grants for students, faculty and staff

Two new grant programs are designed to build connections so that innovators are empowered to make a difference on the Emory campus and beyond.

COMMITMENT

Expanded financial aid allows Emory students to aim even higher

Through need-based aid such as scholarships, grants and the newly expanded Emory Advantage program, students can make the most of their time on campus. Meet just a few Emory students pursuing their dreams with support from financial aid.

PERSPECTIVES

Emory hosts Nate Silver to discuss 2022 midterm elections

Nationally known pollster Nate Silver will talk with Emory political scientists Bernard Fraga and Andra Gillespie, discuss his research and answer student questions about this fall’s congressional elections at an event Feb. 24.

RESEARCH

Researchers create biohybrid fish, powered by human heart cells

To learn how to make an artificial heart, Harvard and Emory/Georgia Tech researchers have made artificial fish.

CREATIVITY

Emory grad working to make art supplies, studio space accessible for all Emory students

Students have a new outlet for their creativity through ArtsLab, a program offering free art supplies and studio space to individuals or groups on campus.

PHOTO GALLERY

'Emory lovebirds' photo challenge

The latest photo challenge on Emory's Instagram account recognized "Emory lovebirds" for Valentine's Day. Click any of the images to watch a video montage of sweethearts who met at Emory.

TAKE NOTE

Emory’s endowment grows, continues to provide crucial support to university community

Students welcome at engagement sessions for Twin Memorials

Emory remains top recipient of NIH research dollars

Hear Emory experts explain differences between rapid antigen and PCR tests for COVID-19

Servant Leader Summer Internship applications accepted until Feb. 28

FEATURED EVENTS

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

Attracting nearly 40,000 filmgoers, the annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is the largest film festival in Atlanta and one of the largest Jewish film festivals in the world. Read more about the festival (running Feb. 16-27), what films will be shown and the role Emory faculty will play in it.

When: Feb. 16, 12:00 p.m.

Where: Online

Admission: $16 per film for individuals; $32 per film for households

Student Studio: Spherical Ceramic Vessels

Visit the Art of the Americas galleries at the Carlos to discover small, spherical jars enlivened with colorful slip-painted designs made by Tonosi and Conte artists in Panama. Then create your own "closed-form" jars by joining two simple pinch pots, forming a rim and decorating them with your own slip designs. Museum staff will fire the jars and notify students when they are ready for pick-up.

When: Feb. 18, 1:00 p.m.

Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall

Admission: Free

Feb.

Webinar: Emory Climate Talks with Ramón Cruz

When: Feb. 18, 12:00 p.m.

Where: Online