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| Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | |||
Commencement celebrations continue |
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Perspectives Class of 2026 members reflect on their time at EmoryEmory University’s 181st Commencement marked the close of a chapter for graduates. Before they turned their tassels, they reflected on their time at Emory and how their experiences here will carry them into the rest of their lives. |
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Recognition Faculty and staff honored by their schools for teaching, service and moreEmory University faculty and staff were recognized with multiple awards in conjunction with the 2026 Commencement and school diploma ceremonies. See who was recognized for their contributions during the academic year. |
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Profile Emory College class orator Joanna Louis-Ugbo emphasizes importance of offering supportJoanna Louis-Ugbo carried the value of creating community from her home to Emory’s campus, starting right away during a pre-orientation program. Her address as orator reminded Emory College graduates of their responsibility to offer, not just seek, support. |
Tradition
Baccalaureate services honor graduates on Atlanta and Oxford campuses
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Impact ‘A mentor for everyone’: Patty Brennan honored with Emory College’s Cuttino AwardRenowned psychologist Patty Brennan earned the 2026 George P. Cuttino Award for Excellence in Mentoring after decades of transformative teaching, research and advocacy at Emory. |
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Creativity Dorien Johniken, Ainsley Powers awarded prestigious Louis B. Sudler Prize in the ArtsGraduates Dorien Johniken and Ainsley Powers won the Sudler Prize, recognizing their accomplishments and skills in creative and performing arts. The award includes $6,000 and is bestowed at the Emory College Honors Program each Commencement. |
Milestone
Class Day Crossover marks transition to alumni status with celebrity speaker, community celebration
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More news across campus |
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Achievement Emory students to conduct biology, chemistry research as Beckman ScholarsAndrew Conlon and Hlina Temesgen will begin 15 months of intensive research this summer as Beckman Scholars. The program supports high-achieving undergraduates, providing funding to work with research mentors. |
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Academics Class serves up a taste of Shakespeare’s EnglandSheila Cavanagh, professor of English, connects food history with literature, both in her Maymester course on how people prepared food 400 years ago in England and in her forthcoming book, “Cooking with Shakespeare.” |
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Research Emory scientists receive Cozzarelli Prize for discovery of new physics in dusty plasmaPhysicists Justin Burton and Ilya Nemenman and their student co-authors won the Cozzarelli Prize from the journal PNAS for an AI-physics article that made an outstanding contribution to their field. |
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Celebration
Video highlights from Emory's 181st Commencement ceremony
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