Emory Report

for Faculty & Staff | October 23, 2026

Collage of photos from the block party, welcoming new leadership to Emory

Emory community welcomes new leaders with celebratory block party

Emory students, staff and faculty enjoyed lunch outdoors and the opportunity to visit with the new president and deans at a block party Oct. 22, capping off three days of events welcoming the university’s new leaders.

Mural of a Chinese child holding up a dragon

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

The next Painted City Tour, visiting ATL graffiti hotspots, is Friday, Nov. 6. Co-organizer and Emory assistant teaching professor Julia Tulke shares street art’s origins, from the scribblings of ancient Romans to modern-day “style writing.” 

collage of Emory honorary degree recipients

Nominate someone you admire for an Emory honorary degree

Recipients of honorary Emory degrees have achieved the highest distinction in their fields while also demonstrating a transformational influence; their lives and careers exemplify a commitment to values shared by Emory. Nominate an individual by Nov. 1.

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Use these stencils to give your pumpkin some Emory spirit

Emory-themed pumpkins on a blue background

Getting ready to carve your pumpkin? Choose from 12 stencils that make it easy to add a little Emory spirit, regardless of your artistic talent. Once you’ve created your masterpiece, be sure to share it with us on Instagram (@EmoryUniversity).

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