Chris understands Emory’s aspirations as well as the challenges we face, and he has a genuine commitment to the intellectual and human community that defines our university. I’m particularly enthusiastic about his plans for sustained engagement with faculty, staff and students. His inclusive nature is exactly what is needed at this critical moment for Emory and universities everywhere.

— Hashem Dezhbakhsh, chair, Emory College Department of Economics

Emory has long been one of Georgia’s most vital research and innovation partners, and on behalf of the Georgia Research Alliance and its Board of Trustees, we are pleased to welcome Chris as its next president. Chris brings exceptional leadership to an institution that has been central to our shared mission of advancing discovery and driving impact across the state.

— Tim Denning, president and CEO, Georgia Research Alliance

On behalf of all of us at Georgia Tech, congratulations and best wishes as Emory University embarks in a new, exciting chapter under President Augostini’s leadership. … There’s much more we can do together to advance science and technology in our state and to make Atlanta one of the most innovative cities in the nation.

— Ángel Cabrera, president, Georgia Institute of Technology