Emory Report

for Faculty & Staff | June 30, 2026


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Emory’s new AMPLIFY grants accelerate publicly engaged humanities scholarship

Emory is introducing a new funding program for faculty called AMPLIFY that will further catalyze ambitious, publicly engaged scholarship in the humanities, arts and social sciences.

Emory physician Christian Larson speaking at podium

Emory transplant surgeon Christian Larsen honored with American College of Surgeons Jacobson Innovation Award

The award honors living surgeons who have innovated a new development or technique in any field of surgery. Christian P. Larsen, executive director of Emory Transplant Center, is internationally recognized for transforming organ rejection prevention.

Maurice Middleton of Emory University

Maurice Middleton named vice provost for institutional equity and compliance

In an elevated role effective July 1, Maurice Middleton will continue his work to advance civil rights compliance and equity across Emory.

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Advice for staying in the game

Orthopaedic surgeon Bryan Whitfield and Anna Cruz, a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, answer questions about adult recreational sports, including warm-ups, injury risks, aging, rehab and competing after surviving cancer.