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For Faculty and Staff | Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

For Faculty and Staff

Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

Today’s stories

Reflection

Looking back at Emory’s most-read stories of 2025

If you’ve been following our countdown this week, the most-read story of 2025 from the Emory News Center should come as no surprise: the introduction of Emory Advantage Plus, a significant expansion of the university’s financial aid program. Take a look back at that announcement and other most-read student, research and campus stories of 2025.

Experience

Emory Climate Hub heads to Brazil for UNCOP30

Emory University students were among the almost 56,000 delegates who attended this year’s 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, UNCOP30, in Belém, Brazil.

Research

New automated cell culture system facilitates advanced organoid research

Emory neuroscientists have installed a $1.5 million automated cell culture system designed specifically for human organoids, used to study diseases, test drugs, and develop regenerative therapies. The system can monitor cultures for weeks or months and analyze cell differentiation patterns with AI.

Entertainment

Best movies and TV shows of 2025, picked by Emory film and media faculty

Looking for ways to fill down time during the semester break? Film and media faculty share their picks for the year’s most satisfying movies and TV shows, with extravagant, genre-busting choices topping the list.

Update

Capitol Report: Learn about Emory’s legislative and community efforts

The latest newsletter from the Office of Government & Community Affairs includes details about a visit to Capitol Hill, Georgia’s 2026 legislative preview, the Board of Visitors holiday gathering and more.

Collaboration

Muscogee Teach-in spotlights sovereignty, storytelling and dance

At the fourth annual teach-in, representatives from the Muscogee Nation shared their history and culture with the Emory community — from possum stories to repatriation efforts to a ceremonial stomp dance.

Literature

Faculty authors take spotlight at 20th Feast of Words

Family, friends and colleagues came together to raise a glass and celebrate the hard work of faculty who published books in the past year at the 20th annual Feast of Words.

A note from the Emory Report team

Due to the university’s upcoming winter break, today’s edition is the last issue of Emory Report for 2025. We’re wishing everyone a safe and relaxing break, and we’ll see you in January.

And remember: you can always visit the Emory News Center or follow @EmoryUniversity on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date with the latest happenings.

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Other news and notes

Still looking for gift ideas? Shop the Goizueta Gift Guide, highlighting small businesses owned by alums

See how the winter holiday break will affect shuttle service, parking access and more

University Research Committee is accepting nominations for the Albert E. Levy Award through Jan. 10

Mark your calendar for Emory King Week, happening Jan. 13-24 to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Impact Circles grant funding applications are open through Friday, Jan. 23

Emory admits first students in the Class of 2030

If you need a smile as you head into the weekend, take another look at the video highlighting some of the first students admitted to the Class of 2030 through Early Decision I and the QuestBridge National College Match. They’re excited about becoming Emory Eagles!

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