Emory Report

for Faculty & Staff | September 21, 2026


collage of Emory honorary degree recipients

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.

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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 Alzheimers disease, unlocking new paths for prevention and brain health.

students at Emory's International Student Welcome event

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.

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

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