Emory Report
for Faculty & Staff | September 21, 2026
Nominate someone you admire for an Emory honorary degree
Usher. Tyler Perry. Natasha Trethewey. Hank Aaron. Temple Grandin. Anthony Fauci. Mikhail Gorbachev. What do they have in common? All are recipients of Emory honorary degrees. Who should be next? Submit your nominations by Sunday, Nov. 1.
Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute selected as part of nationwide Alzheimer’s disease study
Emory is helping lead a $30.9 million NIH-funded study examining how lifelong environmental and social exposures influence Alzheimer’s disease, unlocking new paths for prevention and brain health.
International student orientation builds confidence and community
Emory College’s annual International Student Welcome helped more than 300 students from 45 countries transition to campus life. Through advising, peer mentors and family support, the program eased anxieties and reinforced Emory’s commitment to global student success.
Emory experts in the news
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Featured event
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September 26, 2026
Emory Impact Day
9:30 AM
Multiple locations; meet at the Emory Student Center, Multipurpose Rooms
More events
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September 27, 2026
Lawless Family Concert Series: "Invitation to the Dance at Fernbank Museum"
1:00 PM
Fernbank Museum
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September 28, 2026
Panel Discussion: "Tomb of the Librarian: Death and Memory in Antiquity and Today"
5:30 PM
Oxford Student Center, Greer Forum
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October 2, 2026
Candler Concert Series: "American Soundscapes" with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
8:00 PM
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall