Emory Report
for Faculty & Staff | October 29, 2026
Emory Advantage Plus makes dreams more achievable and the future more stable for students
Emory Advantage Plus took effect this fall, providing free tuition to undergraduate students from families with incomes up to $200,000, with typical assets. Get the latest numbers on the program and find out how students say it’s enhancing their Emory experience.
Nominate an exemplary university employee for the Thomas Jefferson Award
Nominate current staff or faculty for the 2027 Thomas Jefferson Award, Emory’s highest honor for faculty and staff recognizing significant impact on the intellectual and civic life of the Emory community.
International Education Week comes to Emory this November
From Nov. 16-20, celebrate global learning and community with events around campus. This year’s theme is “Wise Hearts, Global Minds: Building Bridges through International Education.”
‘The Gilded Age’ returns for a new season, with fresh insights from an Emory historian
Emory professor Erica Dunbar ensures historical accuracy on HBO’s “The Gilded Age” as the show’s co-executive producer and lead historical consultant — work she sees as an extension of her classroom teaching. Season four launches Sunday, Nov. 1, at 9 p.m. on HBO.
Expert insight on energy regulation and data centers
As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital infrastructure expand exponentially, energy consumption and regional power grid demands have become central policy challenges. They’ve also been extensively discussed in the lead-up to Nov. 3’s midterm elections.
In this episode, Impact in Progress podcast host Kimberly Eck welcomes environmental anthropologist Kristin Phillips to discuss her research on energy regulation, utility policy and the rapid expansion of data centers across Georgia and the American South.
Featured events
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November 4, 2026
After the Vote: A post-election discussion with Emory experts
4:00 PM
Convocation Hall
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October 30, 2026
Panel Discussion: "Community Guidance When External Law Enforcement Comes to Campus"
2:00 PM
Oxford Road Building, Presentation Room
Don’t miss the last few days of Tibet Week
There’s still time to enjoy Emory Tibet Week. The celebration marks 25 years and events continue through Saturday afternoon. Don’t miss your chance to see the mandala sand painting of Avalokiteshvara by the Drepung Loseling monks of the Mystical Arts of Tibet, hear expert insights and more.