Emory Report

for Faculty & Staff | September 2, 2026


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Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola reappointed to lead Laney Graduate School

Dean Kimberly Arriola will continue to lead the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies, where she will remain focused on student flourishing and advocacy for graduate and professional education across Emory.

Donna Maney

Evidence often falls short in neuroscience reports of sex-dependent effects

An analysis by neuroscientist Donna Maney and colleagues found that studies in the behavioral and brain sciences reporting a major sex-specific effect are supported by appropriate evidence less than 25% of the time.

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Emory teams turn health data into research at EPIC Cosmos Datathon

Clinicians, researchers and data scientists teamed up for a two-day “datathon” — an intensive, collaborative research sprint — turning real-world health data into fresh breakthroughs and creating collaborations across Emory’s research community.

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Celebrate your Emory spirit Friday 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.

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