Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Carving a path where community context meets compassionate care

Emory College senior Juliana Cruz believes her path to a future medical career was enhanced by Emory’s liberal arts approach, which allowed her to study the social and human aspects of medicine along with the science.

Goizueta Business School

Curveballs and comebacks: The making of a standout Emory scholar-athlete

Blake Dinçman, who was recruited by the Emory baseball team as a transfer student, found community, avenues for campus involvement, academic success and his professional passion while studying at Goizueta Business School.

Oxford College

Immersion in campus community fuels curiosity and inspires personal growth

Looking forward to the next chapter of her college experience on the Atlanta campus, Caitlin Conroy reflects on academic experiences, personal development and campus involvement at Oxford College.

School of Nursing

Deeply personal perspective inspires love for nursing, hands-on care

Caroline Zhu developed an interest in nursing after seeing her twin brother receive empathetic care. Her experiences as a student athlete and an EMT on Emory’s campus have uniquely prepared her for that career.

Candler School of Theology

Extending her family’s seminary roots while standing strong in her own calling

Ministry has always been part of Joy Ducree Gregory’s story. When she graduates from Candler School of Theology, she’ll be expanding the legacy of her father, who was Candler’s first Black graduate in 1968.

Laney Graduate School

Innovating real-world solutions for intricate technology problems

During his PhD studies at Emory, Vishwanath Seshagiri used artificial intelligence to bridge the gap between the collection and creation of computer logs, leading him to develop solutions now utilized by professionals.

Rollins School of Public Health

Building community engagement to advance better health for all

While working on his master’s degree at Rollins School of Public Health, Zykevise Gamble applied rigorous scholarship, leadership skills and a passion for service to improve health equity in Atlanta and beyond.

School of Law

Fascinated by legal intricacies, former paralegal pursues law career focused on serving clients

During her time at Emory Law, Kyndall Smith became deeply embedded in the community as a leader and mentor, while developing the critical legal skills needed to pursue a career with a major law firm.

School of Medicine

Medical school course surfaces a passion for teaching other students

An elective class on medical education revealed an unexpected passion for Humphrey Pruett: collaborative learning. He used it as a springboard for developing a tutor training workshop and other resources for School of Medicine students.

Teaching professor Sam Cherribi honored with 2025 Cuttino Mentoring Award

Teaching professor Sam Cherribi’s career at Emory has centered on developing the hearts and minds of his students. His dedication to fostering student success earned him the 2025 George P. Cuttino Award for Excellence in Mentoring.

McMullan Award honors Benjamin Cho’s work in community building, on and off campus

Dedicated service to the issues of affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization earned Benjamin Cho the 2025 Lucius Lamar McMullan Award, which comes with $30,000, no strings attached.

Emory College class orator focuses on how embracing uncertainty creates opportunity

Student Ari Ophir was named the orator for the 2025 Emory College Diploma Ceremony. During her speech, Ophir highlighted the importance of taking risks — a lesson she learned while at Emory.