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Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 | |||
Today’s stories |
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![]() Leadership Deborah Watkins Bruner, senior vice president of research, to step down following transformative tenureDeborah Watkins Bruner, Emory’s senior vice president for research since 2018, will step down Dec. 31, 2025, with plans to return to the faculty in the School of Nursing after transforming the university’s research enterprise and fostering unprecedented growth. |
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Recognition Emory Healthcare earns national Joy in Medicine recognition for efforts to reduce burnout, increase well-beingEmory Healthcare has earned national recognition from the American Medical Association as a Joy in Medicine organization for prioritizing proven methods to reduce burnout and enhance well-being in physicians. |
Remembering President Carter on his 101st birthday |
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Emory remembers President Jimmy Carter
Today would have been President Jimmy Carter’s 101st birthday. Look back on his enduring legacy, including serving as Emory University Distinguished Professor for more than 40 years and founding The Carter Center in partnership with Emory. |
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President Carter at Emory
Learn about the 39th U.S. president’s relationship with Emory and explore the profound legacy he leaves behind. |
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Impact
The statesman vs. the fiery serpent: Jimmy Carter’s quest to eliminate guinea worm disease worldwide
Nearly four decades ago, Jimmy Carter set out to eliminate Guinea worm disease from the planet. He very nearly succeeded. Guinea worm is poised to become the second human disease in history to be eradicated, following smallpox. |
Read more at the Emory News Center |
News You Can Use from Human ResourcesThe monthly News You Can Use newsletter is now delivered to you as part of Emory Report. It still includes news about upcoming events, benefits and programs for Emory University employees. |
Benefits Annual benefits enrollment will soon be hereEmory's annual benefits enrollment will take place Oct. 20-Nov. 3, 2025. During the enrollment period, you can select or make changes to your benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more. This is also the time for you to set aside funds for your 2026 Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Day Care FSA, or Health Savings Account (HSA). Your benefits newsletter, with information about this year’s enrollment, has been mailed to your home address and outlines the many changes occurring this year. The annual enrollment website also contains all the information you need for this year's enrollment. Remember to take the time to review your benefits to make sure you have the right coverage for you and your family. |
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Rewards Celebrating 2025 career milestonesEmory University is excited to celebrate 185 employees who are reaching 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service in 2025. These employees will be honored at a luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 18, and will be recognized by Interim President Leah Ward Sears and other university leaders. You can read about some of the staff who are being celebrated or view the full list of honored employees. |
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Well-being Resources for National Depression Screening DayThis October, FSAP observes National Depression Screening Day and ADHD Awareness Month. FSAP encourages all university faculty and staff to participate in a free, confidential depression screening to help identify symptoms and connect with helpful resources. |
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Community Election day in Georgia is Nov. 4Voters across the state will elect two public service commissioners and Atlanta residents will also vote for mayor, City Council and school board members, and municipal judges. The deadline to register to vote or make changes to your voter registration is Monday, Oct. 6, so make sure your registration is up to date. Early voting runs from Oct. 14-31. If you're registered in DeKalb County, you can vote early at 1599 Clifton Road. |
Learning and Organizational Development (L&OD) is now accepting applications for upcoming programs |
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Applications for the following L&OD programs are now available: The deadline for all applications is Monday, Nov. 10. If you have any questions about the applications, email neffertiti.harwell@emory.edu. |
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Upcoming events |
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October |
Webinar: "Navigating Your Career: Networking Well"1:00 p.m. | Online |
October |
Webinar: "Depression 101: Supporting Yourself and Others"12:00 p.m. | Online |
October |
EPEN E.P.I.C. Coffee Break11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Summit Coffee |
October |
eLERN Your Heritage, Your Story4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. | Claudia Nance Rollins Building, CNR 4001 |
October |
Webinar: "Hinge Health 101: Digital Physical Therapy for Pain Relief"1:00 p.m. | Online |
October |
Webinar: "Benefits Enrollment Informational Session"1:00 p.m. | Online |
October |
Webinar: "Menopause 101: Managing Symptoms and Cutting Through the Noise"12:00 p.m. | Online |
View the full HR events calendar |
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