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Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 | |||
Hi, Eagles!Fall semester is officially underway — and we couldn't be more excited to be back on campus. Whether it's your first few weeks at Emory or your final year, welcome home. We're sharing tons of photos from the Weeks of Welcome events, like the Oxford Olympics, the Emory Gate Crossing + Coke Toast, move-in days and more. Who knows, you just might find yourself or your friends in one of the galleries. Plus, meet the student who recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, get a discount code for the bookstores and more. Have a great rest of your week, Eagles! |
This week’s top stories |
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Students Meet Emory's Class of 2027One of the most diverse classes ever welcomed to Emory University, the Class of 2027 is bringing fresh perspectives, interdisciplinary approaches and an artistic flair. Meet a few students who are now calling Emory home. |
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University New academic year introduces new faculty, programs and initiatives to EmoryThe nine schools that make up Emory University have big plans for the 2023-24 academic year. Read a roundup of class stats, new degree programs or initiatives and other things to come. |
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Innovation New federal agency selects Emory as first recipient of funding to drive groundbreaking health researchPresident Joe Biden announced yesterday that a new federal agency has selected Emory to receive $24.8 million in funding to drive the development of a cutting-edge approach to prevent, treat and potentially cure diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders and viral infections. |
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Accomplishment Emory students, alumni awarded Fulbright grants for research, teaching around the worldThe U.S. State Department has selected 17 recent Emory graduates and students as Fulbright finalists to teach English, pursue graduate study and conduct research abroad during the 2023-24 academic year. |
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Experience Emory sophomore climbs Mount Kilimanjaro in her father’s honorBetty Thomason ended her summer on a high note: raising funds for Parkinson’s research by scaling the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro. She climbed in honor of her father, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2020. |
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Insight How Emory works: Housing operations welcomes thousands of students to their campus homesAcross the Atlanta, Oxford and Clairmont campuses, housing operations are always in full swing. From readying each individual room to making numerous improvements, each team plans years in advance to help students feel at home. |
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Celebrate College Colors Day |
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Get ready to show your school spirit and Emory pride by celebrating College Colors Day on Sept. 1 — and even get the chance to win prizes. Here's how:
Find out more and get ready to celebrate the fall sports season! |
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Photo galleries |
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Emory's Class of 2027 moves inEmory’s first-year students have moved into their campus homes for the 2023-24 school year. Many arrived last week for preorientation programs and the remainder settled in over the weekend. View some scenes from both Emory campuses. |
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Emory Gate Crossing + Coke ToastMembers of the Class of 2027 attending Emory College were officially welcomed to campus on Monday as they walked through the Haygood-Hopkins Gate together before enjoying a Coca-Cola Toast with President Gregory L. Fenves. |
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Incoming students compete in the 2023 Oxford OlympicsFirst-year students competed in the annual Oxford Olympics on Aug. 22. This year, eight teams competed in a number of games and activities to be crowned champions. |
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Emory Convocation marks start of new academic yearHundreds of first-year Emory College students and their families joined faculty and university leaders Aug. 19 to officially launch the new academic year. View photos and read highlights from this year's speakers as they welcomed the Class of 2027 to “a magical place of scholarship, wisdom and knowledge.” |
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Celebration Emory's Clairmont Campus welcomes the new academic yearThe annual Clairmont Campus Carnival took place Tuesday, Aug. 22, welcoming in the new academic year. Hundreds of juniors and seniors turned out to celebrate the event, which was part of the Emory Weeks of Welcome. With games like giant Jenga and tabletop shuffleboard and activities like rock climbing, rollerskating and spray paint, it's safe to say the event was a hit. |
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