Omid Razmpour, graduate Brittain Award recipient, builds support systems for nurses

As he worked on a PhD in nursing and an MBA, Omid Razmpour immediately applied what he learned, developing new methods to support Emory Healthcare’s workplace analytics and nursing advocacy efforts.

Undergraduate Brittain Award winner Pranay Mamileti leaves legacy of care and change

In his four years at Emory, Pranay Mamileti developed impactful, lasting solutions to improve student life. His contributions stretch across student government, community life, campus health and safety, and beyond.

McMullan Award recognizes Rodrigo Colón García’s desire to impact his community

Rodrigo Colón García worked to advance language access, food security and health care for marginalized communities during his four years at Emory. A neuroscience honors graduate, he plans to be a physician.

Jefferson Award winner Sheryl Heron brings ‘lens of love’ to medicine

Sheryl Heron has served as a tireless advocate for social justice in medicine and for the well-being of patients and physicians, with work that extends beyond Emory's borders to the national and global levels.

Ryan Bonfiglio, Exemplary Teacher of the Year, charts new courses to learning at Candler

Ryan Bonfiglio, Exemplary Teacher of the Year and professor at Candler School of Theology, has a knack for expanding learning opportunities for traditional and nontraditional students.

10 things to know about Emory’s 2026 Commencement

Emory University will celebrate its Class of 2026 with Commencement ceremonies May 7-11. With events taking place at Gas South District Arena and Convention Center in Duluth and on the Atlanta and Oxford College campuses, here are 10 things you need to know about the festivities.

University

Terrence L. Johnson named dean of Emory’s Candler School of Theology

Joining Emory from Harvard Divinity School, Terrence L. Johnson is a noted theological scholar, academic leader and ordained minister. He will succeed Jonathan Strom as the Mary Lee Hardin Willard Dean at Candler in summer 2026.

University

Molly McGehee named dean of Oxford College of Emory University

Molly McGehee, a widely respected teacher, scholar and leader, has been appointed Oxford’s next dean, after serving as the interim dean since Nov. 1, 2025. She will assume the new role on July 1.

Resource

New digital mapping project lets users explore layers of Atlanta history

The OpenWorld Atlanta Research and Learning Hub is designed to make history more comprehensible through visual tools. Built by Emory with partners in Germany and South Korea, it uses archives and interactive technology to connect the city’s past with its future.