Emory Report

for Faculty & Staff | June 18, 2026

Today’s stories

adult lying in hammock reading

Emory faculty share their favorite summer reads

Whether you're looking for a mystery set in Victorian London, a gothic tale at a seaside Irish estate, poetic reflections on the American West or something else entirely, these summer page-turners recommended by Emory faculty transport readers to other lands.

Chest vibrations during mindfulness meditation

Chest vibration during mindfulness improves body awareness and brain connections in trauma survivors

Emory researchers found that gentle chest vibration during mindfulness improves body awareness and strengthens related brain pathways in trauma survivors with PTSD and dissociation, pointing to a low-cost, noninvasive approach.

Man in suit at a conference table holding a small growing tree in his palm

Emory Law elevates environmental program with new concentration

The new Environmental Law concentration, launching this fall, will give students a recognized credential in environmental law — a rapidly expanding field spanning climate change, energy regulation, environmental justice, natural resources, and emerging pollutants. 

Emory experts in the news

The surprising science of how fatherhood changes the brain

Source:The Washington Post

Why extreme sports enthusiasts keep jumping after a string of tragedies

Source:The New York Times

Emory professor talks about primary election runoff results

Source:Fox 5 Atlanta

These young scientists are on our radar

Source:Scientific American

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