Emory economics professor Hashem Dezhbakhsh has more than 30 years of student thank you notes in his office. And for good reason. From guiding students toward their personal and academic goals to fostering a strong, supportive community, his impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

Watch the video to learn more about how Dezhbakhsh has inspired generations of Emory students and found his professional home as the chair of the economics department.