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For Students | Thursday, April 23, 2026

For Students

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Library hours extended for the end of spring semester

The Woodruff Library building will be open 24 hours a day during spring semester exams — through Friday, May 8 — so you can study whenever it works best for you.

This extension was made possible by Emory Student Government Association and the Libraries partnering.

Best of luck on finals, Eagles!

This week’s stories

Campus

Emory celebrates Dooley’s Week

“Dooley’s Voyage” set sail April 13-17, featuring activities from treasure hunts to foods from local vendors to the annual concert. See photos from the festivities.

Resources

Pathways Center opens the door to a new chapter

The Emory College Pathways Center celebrated its new home in the B. Jones Center with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 17. See photos from the event.

Students watch as professor explains a PowerPoint slide.

Opportunity

Emory expands AI literacy with new undergraduate course for all majors

A new, two-credit course titled “Introduction to AI Applications” is open to all Emory undergraduates and provides a nontechnical introduction to AI and its growing effect on work, institutions and daily life.

Sustainability

20 ways Emory is building a greener future

In the two decades since its founding, the Office of Sustainability Initiatives has spread its roots far and wide. Look back at 20 of Emory’s signature achievements, such as the WaterHub and Farmers Market, and learn what’s next.

Academics

Preserving meaning through new literary translation course

A new course by professors Miriam Udel and Didem Uca introduces students to the art of preserving original meaning when translating creative works, even when definitions cannot be exactly replicated. In a recent visit to the Rose Library, students engaged with Homer’s texts.

portraits of erica armstrong dunbar, tayari jones and elaine walker

Achievement

Three Emory faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has elected Erica Dunbar, Tayari Jones and Elaine Walker to its ranks, which include John James Audobon, Eudora Welty and Jonas Salk.

Community

Celebration of Excellence honors Emory Athletics teams

A celebration on Emory’s Quad honored athletics teams that placed in the top eight nationally over the past year, with free food and merchandise as well as the chance to relive some of the biggest highlights. See photos of the fun.

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Library hours extended for the end of spring semester

This week’s stories

Emory celebrates Dooley’s Week

Pathways Center opens the door to a new chapter

Emory expands AI literacy with new undergraduate course for all majors

20 ways Emory is building a greener future

Preserving meaning through new literary translation course

Three Emory faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Celebration of Excellence honors Emory Athletics teams

Upcoming events

MindfulEmory Student Retreat

Student Studio: "What Connects Us?"

Arbor Day Volunteering with the Office of Sustainability Initiatives

Emory Baseball Senior Day vs. Brandeis

Last Day of Classes with SPC and SILT

Paws and Relax: Therapy Dog Study Break

Class of 2026 Gate Photo Sessions

Commencement Village Pop-Up Party on the Quad

Resources for Students

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