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Hello, Emory friends!Campus is abuzz as celebrations for the Class of 2025 begin! Diploma ceremonies are already underway, and Emory’s 180th Commencement is Monday at 8:30 a.m. Anyone can join the pomp and circumstance — and hear the keynote address by Grammy Award-winning performer and philanthropist Usher — by watching online. We won’t be in your inbox Monday because of the festivities, but we’ll have a special Emory Report on Tuesday with coverage of the big day. In the meantime, read about a few amazing students and faculty members being recognized this year. You can also check out the Commencement 2025 storytelling hub for profiles of other graduates, details about diploma ceremonies and more. Thanks for reading, — The Emory Report team |
Emory University's Class of 2025Emory's 180th Commencement celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2025. Learn about keynote speaker Usher Raymond IV, read profiles of outstanding graduates, and meet students, faculty and staff receiving awards and honors. |
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Jefferson Award winner Jan Love forged common ground in the name of leadershipJan Love, professor and former dean of the Candler School of Theology, will receive this year’s Thomas Jefferson Award, which honors a faculty or staff member who has significantly enriched the intellectual and civic life of the Emory community. Love’s service to Emory spans nearly two decades. |
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Beloved mentor Amita Manatunga honored with Exemplary Teacher of the Year AwardAmita Manatunga, the Donna J. Brogan Professor in Biostatistics at Rollins School of Public Health, has provided impactful mentorship for more than 30 years. She is the recipient of the university’s 2025 Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award. |
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Roseline Jean Louis, graduate Brittain Award recipient, works to improve maternal health outcomesDuring her PhD program in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Roseline Jean Louis built community at Emory and beyond, served vulnerable populations, and received a prestigious fellowship from the National Birth Equity Collaborative. |
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Terrence Lurry receives undergraduate Brittain Award for service and devotion to community buildingWhile at Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Terrence Lurry has embraced the power of encouragement, curated personal connections and championed campus involvement to support his fellow students, fostering an environment of success for all. |
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Lifelong learner Hurl Taylor, 86, is Emory’s oldest graduate — again
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From Latin speeches to social media posts: a guide to Emory's evolving Commencement traditionsWhy does Commencement begin with bagpipes? What do all of the different gowns mean? Learn the meaning behind Emory’s beloved graduation traditions, including the mace, the alma mater, school-specific rituals and more. |
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Mikaela Malsin, Barkley Forum director, receives National Coach of the Year AwardMikaela Malsin, Barkley Forum’s director of debate and an alum of the program, received this year’s Ross K. Smith National Coach of the Year Award, presented by the National Debate Tournament. |
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