Chronic health conditions in early middle age

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For Faculty and Staff | Tuesday, March 17, 2026

For Faculty and Staff

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Today’s stories

Campus

Student radio station WMRE dials in on community

WMRE, Emory’s student-run radio station, boasts more than 100 student DJs, all with unique perspectives. Hear from five members of the station’s executive board on what makes WMRE so special, how music builds community, the allure of the analog trend and more.

University

Musician and alum Tinsley Ellis to deliver Oxford Commencement address

Legendary blues-rock guitarist, songwriter and alum Tinsley Ellis is returning to his Emory roots to deliver Oxford College's 2026 Commencement keynote on Saturday, May 9.

Health

Research shows multiple chronic diseases popping up in early middle age

A new study by Rollins researchers found that about one in 10 people are living with more than two chronic conditions by their early 40s. The study was one of the first to look at multiple morbidities for younger adults.

Upcoming events

Panel Discussion: "Imagining Oxford: Soccer and the Archives" with Charly Palmer, Clint Fluker, Carl Suddler and Oxford College student Sarah Speed

March 18, 5:30 p.m. | Oxford Student Center

March
18

Emory Cinematheque Film Screening: "The Third Man"

7:30 p.m. | White Hall, Room 208

March
19

Golden Drops Cafe Grand Opening

9:00 a.m. | Michael C. Carlos Museum

March
19

Health Storytelling Q&A with Tom Frieden, author of "The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives, Including Your Own"

6:00 p.m. | Online

March
19

Lecture: "Sleep-based Memory Reactivation and Opportunities for Better Benefits from Sleep" with Ken Paller of Northwestern University

4:00 p.m. | Atwood Chemistry Building, Room 360

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Today’s stories

Student radio station WMRE dials in on community

Musician and alum Tinsley Ellis to deliver Oxford Commencement address

Research shows multiple chronic diseases popping up in early middle age

Emory experts in the news

School districts cautiously approach AI in the classroom

KIN by Tayari Jones celebrates Southern women, friendship and motherhood

A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides

The COVID-19 generation

Adapted tango dance boosts mobility for veterans with Parkinson's Disease

Upcoming events

Panel Discussion: "Imagining Oxford: Soccer and the Archives" with Charly Palmer, Clint Fluker, Carl Suddler and Oxford College student Sarah Speed

Emory Cinematheque Film Screening: "The Third Man"

Golden Drops Cafe Grand Opening

Health Storytelling Q&A with Tom Frieden, author of "The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives, Including Your Own"

Ethics at the Movies Film Screenings: "Sister Salad Days" and "The Giverny Document"

Performance: Adam Frey, euphonium, with the Vega Quartet

Student Guide Tours: Permanent collection and "Compassion: What Moves You?" exhibition items

Nix-Mann Endowed Lecture: "Compassion and Forgiveness" with Richard Moore, founder of Children in Crossfire

2026 Healthcare Ethics Consortium Annual Conference: "The Stories We Tell"

Lecture: "Sleep-based Memory Reactivation and Opportunities for Better Benefits from Sleep" with Ken Paller of Northwestern University

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