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Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 | |||
Emory Report returns to daily schedule |
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As we count down to fall semester, Emory Report will return to its usual publishing schedule. Beginning Monday, we’ll be back in your inbox each weekday with a quick rundown of news across Emory. | |
Today’s top stories |
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University New on-campus graduate housing opens to Emory studentsThe Ridge officially opened on Tuesday, Aug. 13, housing graduate and professional students from across the university. The housing integrates two primary needs highlighted during Emory’s master planning and residents are already loving it. |
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Impact Emory expands virtual reality program to reduce injuries for youth athletes in GeorgiaThe Emory Sports Performance And Research Center’s virtual reality program, GIVES, expands in Hall County, enhancing injury prevention and performance for youth football players through immersive training environments using cutting-edge technology. |
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Insight New documentary focuses on Valerie Boyd’s life and research into Black women writersThe late Valerie Boyd — author, journalist and frequent researcher at Emory’s Rose Library — is the focus of a new documentary showing Aug. 24 that discusses her life, research on Black women writers and impact on others. |
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Spotlight Meet the youngest student accepted into Emory’s School of NursingFaith Mason was accepted into Emory’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at age 17. As she prepares to begin her studies, read her story of growing up, following her ambitions and finding community in college. |
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Activity on and around campus will ramp up next week as students arrive for the new academic year. Be prepared for extra traffic on these days:
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Emory in the news |
A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and what is the WHO doing?Associated Press | Boghuma Titanji | Aug. 14, 2024 |
As economists say inflation is on its way down, why do consumers say they still see higher prices?WSB-TV | Tom Smith | Aug. 14, 2024 |
Chemicals in makeup, sunscreen may raise odds for dangerous pregnancy complicationHealthDay | Stephanie Eick | Aug. 14, 2024 |
The FDA didn’t approve MDMA. Is the medical system ready for any psychedelic?Time | Barbara Rothbaum | Aug. 12, 2024 |
Read more news featuring Emory experts |
Calendar highlights |
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Sunday public tour with a Carlos Museum docent (tours have a limited capacity so are first come, first served)August 18, 2:00 p.m. | Michael C. Carlos Museum, Rotunda (Level 1) |
August |
Emory Health AI Bias Datathon and SymposiumAugust 19 - August 22 | Emory Atlanta Campus |
August |
Webinar: "Emory BrainTalk Live"2:00 p.m. | Online |
August |
Emory Gate Crossing + Coke Toast10:00 a.m. | Haygood-Hopkins Gate and Emory Quad |
August |
Emory Farmers Market11:00 a.m. | McDonough Plaza |
August |
Annual Student Sustainability Showcase12:00 p.m. | McDonough Field |
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