Emory Report
for Faculty & Staff | August 25, 2026
Fall semester brings new faculty, cutting-edge programs and more to Emory
As the new academic year gets underway, the nine schools that comprise Emory University have big plans. Check out the roundup of incoming class stats, get to know new deans and faculty members, discover new programs of study and more.
Winship awarded prestigious lung cancer grant from National Cancer Institute
Winship Cancer Institute has been awarded a five-year, $10.9 million Specialized Program of Research Excellence grant from the NCI to advance new approaches for lung cancer treatment. It is one of only five such grants in the U.S. dedicated to lung cancer.
Emory launches bystander intervention training focused on eliminating sexual and relationship harm
A two-year self-assessment documented Emory’s ongoing enhancement of programming to eliminate sexual and relationship harm on campus. The assessment also suggested further improvements, including Green Dot, a nationally recognized evidence-based anti-violence bystander intervention training program for students, faculty and staff.
Celebrate your Emory spirit during College Colors Day festivities
Show your school spirit and Emory pride by celebrating College Colors Day and cheering on the volleyball team Friday, Sept. 4. Read how you can start the fun early with bookstore discounts, a scavenger hunt and more.
Emory Trust Line: New system, same trusted reporting experience
Emory Trust Line will move to a new system on Aug. 31, with little impact on the reporting experience. To learn more about this important upgrade, visit emorytrustline.com.
If you have questions during the transition, contact compliance@emory.edu for assistance.
Calendar highlights
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August 26, 2026
Keynote Panel: "Faith When Democracy Betrays Its Promise: Law, Lament and the Work of Justice"
5:00 PM
Cannon Chapel Sanctuary and Online
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August 27, 2026
Seminar: "AI Tools for Smarter Project Planning: Creating a Work Breakdown Structure"
12:00 PM
Online
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August 27, 2026
2026 Berman Lecture: "Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World's Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation" with author Greg Epstein
3:00 PM
Emory Law, Tull Auditorium
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August 27, 2026
Artist & Influence Conversation: An Oral History Interview with Clifton Davis and Tayari Jones
6:00 PM
White Hall, Rooms 205 and 208
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