Emory Report

for Faculty & Staff | November 9, 2026

James and Berta Laney

Emory remembers Berta Laney for legacy of caring and creating community

Berta Radford Laney, a devoted advocate for Emory and wife of President Emeritus James T. Laney, passed away Nov. 5 at age 98. She received an Emory honorary degree and the Emory Medal in recognition of her commitment to caring for others.

A college-aged young woman--white, with dark brown hair--wearing a white, sleeveless top and jeans, smiles at the camera. Beside her, a colorful crazy quilt hands on the wall.

Candler Visual Arts Gallery showcases student creativity in heart of campus

Paintings, photos and other work by students in Emory visual arts classes transform the lobby of Candler Library into a colorful gallery.

many countries flags flying in wind

Intercultural Communication Training series available for faculty and staff

Emory’s International Student and Scholar Services offers trainings in intercultural communication to provide Emory faculty and staff with essential skills for engaging across diverse backgrounds. The next training series begins Thursday, Nov. 19.

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Could tracking your body make you lose touch with it?

Source:Psychology Today

Behind the collapse of the Republican coalition in Georgia

Source:Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Yoga-based cardiac rehab improved quality of life in people living with heart failure

Source:Associated Press

Recent AI agent experiments reveal a risky future of machine ‘teamwork’ inside corporations

Source:CNBC

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