Emory Report

for Faculty & Staff | July 28, 2026


Mural of a Chinese child holding up a dragon

Decoding the walls: What graffiti can teach us about our world

The roots of street art run deep, from the scribblings of ancient Romans to modern-day “style writing.” Julia Tulke, assistant teaching professor in Emory’s Institute for Liberal Arts, shares its significance and Atlanta connections with the Emory community. 

Juanita Womack

Juanita Womack named assistant vice provost and university registrar

Juanita Womack, a higher education leader with more than 24 years of experience across admissions and enrollment management, has been named assistant vice provost and university registrar. She began her role at Emory on July 20.

small bust of Homer

See the Carlos Museum’s connections to ‘The Odyssey’

Audiences continue to pack theaters to watch the movie adaptation of Homer’s classic “The Odyssey.” Join Greek and Roman art curator Ruth Allen as she explores objects related to the movie’s time frame, beginning with a bust of Homer. Follow the Carlos Museum on Instagram to see more videos in the series.

man at work computer sneezing

Discovering more about how viruses are transmitted indoors

Sneezing? Talking? Sharing a meal, a cup or a hug? Emory is establishing a dedicated research unit to measure how viruses spread through the air from person to person indoors.

graphic of a woman on the phone wondering who she is talking to

AI, deepfakes and bad actors: Understanding the risks

Think you can trust a familiar voice or face online? Think again. Learn how deepfakes and voice-cloning technology are being used in sophisticated scams — and the simple steps you can take to protect yourself and Emory’s data.

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