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Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 | |||
Hi, Emory!Say hello to the newest members of the Emory community! The first members of the Class of 2029 have been announced, thanks to the QuestBridge Scholars Match program and Early Decision I. We’re also celebrating Emory alums with this year’s “40 under Forty.” Read their stories and find out how young alumni are making a difference in their fields and communities. Keep scrolling for more stories on a new study abroad program to London, titles to add to your reading lineup for break, inspiring stories from this year and more. Plus, it’s not too early to start planning for Emory’s King Week activities, happening Jan. 14-25. Get the scoop on programs honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of social justice, including a keynote address, community service projects and more. Have a great break and we’ll see you in 2025, Eagles! |
This week’s stories |
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University Emory admits first members of the Class of 2029Across the nation and around the world, the newest Eagles smiled, cried and cheered as they opened their acceptance notifications. Selected through Early Decision I and the QuestBridge Scholars Match program, these talented students are the foundation for Emory’s incoming class. See their excited reactions and learn more about the first members of the Class of 2029. |
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Faculty Historian Deborah Lipstadt to return to Emory as University Distinguished ProfessorOne of the world’s foremost experts on the Holocaust and modern antisemitism, Deborah Lipstadt served on Emory’s faculty for nearly 30 years before joining the State Department as the U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism. |
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Athletics Men’s basketball ranked #1 in d3hoops.com poll for first time in program historyThe Eagles secured enough votes to move up two spots, reaching No. 1 for the first time ever after being ranked No. 8 in the preseason. In the 2019-20 season, the program was No. 2 for four straight weeks. |
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Conversation Descendants meet with genealogists and Twin Memorials design teamMore than 150 years after the first United States census to include the names of African Americans, 14 descendants of enslaved people who are essential to the story of Emory’s history gathered on the Oxford College campus to learn more about genealogical research and how it can strengthen their connections with the lives of their ancestors. |
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Accomplishment Emory’s 40 Under Forty: Who made the list?Their talents are extraordinary, their contributions remarkable. Emory proudly introduces the 2024 40 Under Forty cohort, showcasing the exceptional achievements of young alumni who are making a notable impact in their fields and communities. Meet these inspiring individuals who exemplify the Emory spirit through leadership, innovation and dedication. |
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Entertainment Emory librarians share the best books they read in 2024From murder mysteries to tales weaving history with vivid storytelling to stunning coffee table tomes, Emory librarians share books they couldn’t put down. With winter break happening soon, make time to pick up some of these recommendations. |
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Connections Muscogee Teach-In joins Indigenous and Emory communities in language and danceThe 2024 Muscogee Teach-In brought together students, faculty and staff from across Emory with members of the Muscogee Nation to learn about the tribe’s history and culture. |
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Forefront AI.Data Lab students solve real-world challenges with data scienceEmory University's AI.Data Lab program offers students the opportunity to delve into AI and data science research, tackling societal issues with datasets from sponsor organizations. On Dec. 10, students showcased their work in an end-of-semester event. |
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Experience Pathways Center fosters alumni connections to set Emory students up for successEmory alumni play a pivotal role in helping undergraduates envision their career paths in multiple Pathways Center programs. Through career treks across the country and networking nights locally in Atlanta, here’s how students are connecting. |
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Community Emory Intercultural Leadership Program fosters connections, deepens understandingThe program, open to Emory undergraduate, graduate and professional students, provides a versatile toolkit including global leadership skills, intercultural communication strategies and service-learning experiences to help participants engage meaningfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds. |
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International First-year students to study abroad in London through new Oxford Launch ProgramIn the fall, 50 incoming Oxford College students will join the inaugural Oxford Launch: London, a transformative opportunity to live, learn and explore in the bustling capital city known for its rich history, culture, fashion and art during their first semester. |
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Global Emory students share stories from UN climate conference in AzerbaijanSix Emory students traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, in November to observe high-level global negotiations at the 2024 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as Conference of the Parties, or COP. |
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Reflection Dedication and discovery: Inspiring stories from 2024Throughout 2024, the Emory community found countless ways to fulfill the university’s mission “to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.” Look back at just a few of the stories that inspired us this year. |
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Register to receive your tax forms online |
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Emory offers online access to your 2024 tax forms, including W-2 and 1095-C. To opt in, simply log in to PeopleSoft/HR Self-Service and consent to receive these forms electronically. You can also review detailed instructions for electronic consent. The deadline to register for electronic delivery is Monday, Jan. 13, at 11:30 p.m. |
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Campus Emory Student Center celebrates five-year anniversaryMarking the fifth anniversary with a DJ, photo booth and fun activities, festivities at the Emory Student Center highlighted opportunities for engagement as a welcoming “third place” for students to nurture a sense of belonging, build community and flourish. |
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