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For Faculty and Staff | |||
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | |||
Commencement, our mission and the work ahead |
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In a community message, President Gregory L. Fenves reflects on the extraordinary graduates in the Class of 2025 and Emory's efforts to defend academic freedom and uphold the university's mission. | |
Countdown to CommencementOur countdown to Commencement continues with profiles of outstanding students from Emory’s graduate and professional schools, plus video from yesterday's Chair Rodeo. Don’t miss the stories of exemplary graduates, faculty award winners and more in our Commencement storytelling hub as we celebrate the Class of 2025. |
![]() Emory University's Class of 2025Emory's 180th Commencement celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2025. Learn about keynote speaker Usher Raymond IV, read profiles of outstanding graduates, and meet students, faculty and staff receiving awards and honors. |
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Candler School of Theology Extending her family’s seminary roots while standing strong in her own callingMinistry has always been part of Joy Ducree Gregory’s story. When she graduates from Candler School of Theology, she’ll be expanding the legacy of her father, who was Candler’s first Black graduate in 1968. |
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Laney Graduate School Innovating real-world solutions for intricate technology problemsDuring his PhD studies at Emory, Vishwanath Seshagiri used artificial intelligence to bridge the gap between the collection and creation of computer logs, leading him to develop solutions now utilized by professionals. |
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Rollins School of Public Health Building community engagement to advance better health for allWhile working on his master’s degree at Rollins School of Public Health, Zykevise Gamble applied rigorous scholarship, leadership skills and a passion for service to improve health equity in Atlanta and beyond. |
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School of Law Fascinated by legal intricacies, former paralegal pursues law career focused on serving clientsDuring her time at Emory Law, Kyndall Smith became deeply embedded in the community as a leader and mentor, while developing the critical legal skills needed to pursue a career with a major law firm. |
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School of Medicine Medical school course surfaces a passion for teaching other studentsAn elective class on medical education revealed an unexpected passion for Humphrey Pruett: collaborative learning. He used it as a springboard for developing a tutor training workshop and other resources for School of Medicine students. |
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Watch the 2025 Chair Rodeo
You know Commencement is just a few days away when the Chair Rodeo takes place. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped fill the Quad with thousands of chairs in preparation for Monday’s festivities! |
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Calendar highlights |
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Oxford College Commencement CeremonyMay 10, 10:00 a.m. | Oxford College Quad |
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Emory University Commencement CeremonyMay 12, 8:30 a.m. | Emory University Quadrangle (for guests with tickets) and online |
May |
Lecture: "What Do Babies Know?" with Emory professor and psychologist Arber Tasimi11:00 a.m. | Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library, Decatur |
May |
Performance: Cherry Emerson Memorial Alumni Concert1:30 p.m. | Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall |
May |
Discussion: Caregiver Conversations12:00 p.m. | Online |
View the full Emory events calendar |
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