Carter Town Hall through the years

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For Faculty and Staff | Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025

For Faculty and Staff

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025

Emory preparing for winter weather

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for metro Atlanta and much of north Georgia because of the likelihood of snow, sleet and freezing rain beginning Friday morning. Review safety tips for winter weather events and learn how you can stay informed about possible campus closings or delays.

Remembering President Carter

All week, Emory Report is featuring stories and tributes honoring the life of President Jimmy Carter, who founded The Carter Center in collaboration with Emory and served as University Distinguished Professor for more than 40 years. Today, we look back at the Carter Town Hall, a beloved tradition for thousands of students.

Former President Jimmy Carter speaking to a large crowd of students at Emory University

Memories

Looking back: President Carter's last town hall on campus

For 38 years, President Carter joined first-year Emory students for the annual Carter Town Hall, a spirited, surprisingly candid exchange that allowed some 50,000 students to hear unforgettable stories of his time on the world stage. Read about his last in-person town hall in 2019.

Community

Video: Through the years at Carter Town Hall

Beginning with the first Carter Town Hall in 1982, President Carter pledged to answer any question Emory students posed, with no topic off limits. View highlights from Carter Town Halls through the years.

Campus

Emory community invited to Cannon Chapel to watch President Carter’s funeral together

As an Emory professor for four decades, President Carter inspired generations of students, faculty and staff. The Emory community is invited to gather in Cannon Chapel at 10 a.m. tomorrow to watch Carter’s national funeral service.

More news

Impact

Campus-wide Toys for Tots collection delivers smiles across Atlanta

For more than 15 years, Emory employees have donated items to Toys for Tots, a nationwide program through Marine Corps Reserve. More than 760 books and toys were collected across campus for the 2024 drive.

Achievement

Woodruff Health Sciences Center recognizes students for commitment to interprofessional education

At the conclusion of fall semester, a record number of students were recognized for their commitment to interprofessional education while earning graduate degrees or completing residency and fellowship programs.

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