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For Students | |||
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | |||
Commencement, our mission and the work ahead |
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In a community message, President Gregory L. Fenves reflects on the extraordinary graduates in the Class of 2025 and Emory's efforts to defend academic freedom and uphold the university's mission. | |
Countdown to Commencement🎓 We can hardly believe diploma ceremonies begin tomorrow and Commencement is just a few days away! We’ll have full coverage next week, including profiles of outstanding graduates from all nine schools. In the meantime, meet award-winning students and faculty members being honored with the Class of 2025, view a time-lapse video from yesterday’s Chair Rodeo, and more. |
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Emory University's Class of 2025
Emory's 180th Commencement celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2025. Learn about keynote speaker Usher Raymond IV, read profiles of outstanding graduates, and meet students, faculty and staff receiving awards and honors. |
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Roseline Jean Louis, graduate Brittain Award recipient, works to improve maternal health outcomesDuring her PhD program in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Roseline Jean Louis built community at Emory and beyond, served vulnerable populations, and received a prestigious fellowship from the National Birth Equity Collaborative. |
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Terrence Lurry receives undergraduate Brittain Award for service and devotion to community buildingAt Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Terrence Lurry has embraced the power of encouragement, curated personal connections and championed campus involvement to support his fellow students, fostering an environment of success for all. |
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McMullan Award honors Benjamin Cho’s work in community building, on and off campusDedicated service to the issues of affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization earned Benjamin Cho the 2025 Lucius Lamar McMullan Award, which comes with $30,000, no strings attached. |
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Graduating seniors awarded prestigious Louis B. Sudler Prize in the artsIlo Elder and Danielle Sherman are the 2025 Sudler Prize recipients, marking their accomplishments and skill in dance and creative writing, respectively. Meet both students and find out where they’re going next. |
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Jefferson Award winner Jan Love forged common ground in the name of leadershipJan Love, professor and former dean of the Candler School of Theology, is honored with this year’s Thomas Jefferson Award. Her exemplary record of service to Emory spans nearly two decades. |
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Beloved mentor Amita Manatunga honored with Exemplary Teacher of the Year AwardAmita Manatunga, the Donna J. Brogan Professor in Biostatistics at Rollins School of Public Health, has provided impactful mentorship for more than 30 years. She is the recipient of the university’s 2025 Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award. |
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Watch the 2025 Chair Rodeo
You know Commencement is just a few days away when the Chair Rodeo takes place. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped fill the Quad with thousands of chairs in preparation for Monday’s event! |
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More news around Emory |
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Support Amid doctor shortages, a loan forgiveness program aims to keep care localThe School of Medicine offers the Kathelen and Dan Amos Medical Student Loan Forgiveness Program to support current students, recent graduates and residents who plan to practice primary care in Georgia. Janhavi Dubhashi, who graduates next week, credits the Amos Scholarship with enabling her decision to become a primary care physician. |
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Insight
Children as young as five can navigate a ‘Tiny Town’
Emory psychologists Daniel Dilks and Yaelan Jung are pioneering methods to map the brain systems that allow us to recognize and get around our world. Their latest study gives insight into how navigational skills develop. |
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Contemplative corners on campus: A guide to restorative spaces
As another busy academic year draws to a close, explore various spaces to decompress around campus — and learn about the value of mindfulness from Emory’s Buddhist chaplain and how to manage stress from an Emory doctor. |
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