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Hi, Eagles!Did you know first lady Jill Biden visited Emory on Friday? She was learning more about our researchers’ work to support the goals of the Biden Cancer Moonshot. Read our coverage and see photos from the event, plus read the reactions of some students who were able to attend. But the great stories don’t stop there! Keep scrolling for the scoop on a summer internship in LA, a new tool to make scheduling classes easier and more. Enjoy the beautiful weather and have a great rest of your week! |
Innovation First lady Jill Biden visits Emory to learn about research to ‘cure the uncurable’First lady Jill Biden toured the lab of Emory professor Philip Santangelo, the first recipient of funding from a new federal agency supporting the Biden Cancer Moonshot, and discussed his groundbreaking research to train the immune system to treat and cure cancers and other diseases. |
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Perspectives Emory spirits ‘over the moon’ following first lady’s visitFor PhD students and postdoctoral fellows working in professor Philip Santangelo’s lab, as well as undergraduates invited to join the audience, Jill Biden’s campus visit proved to be an inspiring opportunity to be "part of something bigger." |
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Forefront ICYMI: New federal agency selects Emory as first recipient of funding to drive groundbreaking health researchPresident Joe Biden announced in August that a new federal agency had 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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Opportunity
Students get once-in-a-lifetime experience in Los Angeles, thanks to Emory’s Pathways Center
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Campus
Photos: Interfaith candlelight vigil for Morocco and Libya
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Academics Emory among top national universities in U.S. News rankingsEmory is among the nation’s top universities, coming in 24th in the new U.S. News and World Report rankings. This year’s rankings reflect one of the most significant changes in the methodology used by U.S. News in decades. |
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Safety Use Emory resources to build resilience during National Preparedness MonthSeptember is National Preparedness Month. The Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response shares important resources to help prepare for emergencies, including a free app that’s available to download. |
Technology Schedule Builder helps students balance work, life and schoolThe Office of the University Registrar is releasing Schedule Builder for students to use during class registration. This new tool integrates with OPUS and allows students to build a schedule that accommodates their needs inside and out of the classroom. |
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Calendar highlights |
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Fall Native Plant SaleSeptember 23, 9:00 a.m. | Oxford College Organic Farm |
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Performance: "Lost Girl" with Theater EmorySeptember 27, 7:30 p.m. - October 1, 2:00 p.m. | Schwartz Center for Performing Arts |
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Comedy and Conversations: Recognizing Little Amal's message of hope and solidarity for displaced peopleSeptember 27, 7:30 p.m. | Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall |
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Dialogue with the Makers: "The Only Doctor" Film Screening and Creator Q&A4:00 p.m. | Emory School of Medicine |
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Sport Your Flag: Hispanic Community Representation6:00 p.m. | Oxford College Quad, near the Obelisk |
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Workshop: "The Anatomy of Experience" with award-winning event strategist Robyn Duda5:30 p.m. | The Hatchery |
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