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Thursday, July 24, 2025 | |||
Today’s stories |
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James Gourley keeps Oxford’s campus — and clock tower — running smoothly
James Gourley’s impact echoes through every hallway, classroom and quiet corner of the Oxford College campus. Since joining Emory in 2012, Gourley has become the go-to person to solve just about any problem. His favorite perk? Being part of this community. |
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Creativity Rose Library awarded Getty Foundation grant to process Jim Alexander photography collectionThousands of iconic images of African American authors, athletes, artists and activists, taken by documentary photographer Jim Alexander and housed at the Rose Library, will soon be easier to access and explore. |
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Research Psilocybin delays aging, extends lifespan, new Emory study suggestsEmory researchers identified that psilocin, a byproduct of consuming psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, actively delays aging in cells and organisms. |
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Spotlight
Atlanta United unveils renderings for Emory Healthcare Studio
Atlanta United released updated renderings and plans for the Emory Healthcare Studio, a first-of-its-kind content production facility in Major League Soccer currently under construction at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground. The studio is set to debut later this summer. |
Read more at the Emory News Center |
Emory in the news |
Investors flock to riskier assetsMarketplace | Clifton Green | July 22, 2025 |
Mary had schizophrenia — then suddenly she didn’tThe New Yorker | Andrew Miller | July 21, 2025 |
Clinical trial offers new hope for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers in GeorgiaAtlanta News First | James Lah | July 21, 2025 |
Emory, Georgia Tech researchers develop wearable sensor to help outdoor workers stay safe in heatWABE | Roxana Chicas | July 18, 2025 |
Read more news featuring Emory experts |
Traffic alerts: Starvine Way bridge and Woodruff Circle |
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The Starvine Way bridge (Clairmont Campus to Atlanta Campus) has been closed for maintenance during several recent weekends. Scheduled closures will continue July 26–27, with Aug. 2–3 reserved as a backup weekend if needed. Each closure will begin at 5 a.m. Saturday and end at 4:30 a.m. Monday. During this time, the bridge will be fully closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists — no access will be permitted. Construction to repair a stormwater pipe at Woodruff Circle is expected to continue through Friday, Aug. 15. Learn how the project will impact vehicle and pedestrian routes in the area so you can plan accordingly. |
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Upcoming events |
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Workshop: "Making and Preserving Memory" with local librarians and genealogy expertsJuly 26, 1:00 p.m. | Oxford College Library |
July |
Sunday public tours at the Michael C. Carlos Museum2:00 p.m. | Michael C. Carlos Museum, Rotunda |
July |
Activate Webcast Series: Cardio Boost3:00 p.m. | Online |
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Networking: "Cultura Connect" with Emory Latinx Employee Resource Network and Centro Latinx10:30 a.m. | Cox Hall, Suite 312 |
July |
Employees with Disabilities at Emory Network ice cream social2:00 p.m. | The Hatchery |
View the full Emory events calendar |
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