Jefferson Award winner Sheryl Heron brings ‘lens of love’ to medicine

Sheryl Heron has served as a tireless advocate for social justice in medicine and for the well-being of patients and physicians, with work that extends beyond Emory's borders to the national and global levels.

Ryan Bonfiglio, Exemplary Teacher of the Year, charts new courses to learning at Candler

Ryan Bonfiglio, Exemplary Teacher of the Year and professor at Candler School of Theology, has a knack for expanding learning opportunities for traditional and nontraditional students.

Omid Razmpour, graduate Brittain Award recipient, builds support systems for nurses

As he worked on a PhD in nursing and an MBA, Omid Razmpour immediately applied what he learned, developing new methods to support Emory Healthcare’s workplace analytics and nursing advocacy efforts.

Undergraduate Brittain Award winner Pranay Mamileti leaves legacy of care and change

In his four years at Emory, Pranay Mamileti developed impactful, lasting solutions to improve student life. His contributions stretch across student government, community life, campus health and safety, and beyond.

University

Terrence L. Johnson named dean of Emory’s Candler School of Theology

Joining Emory from Harvard Divinity School, Terrence L. Johnson is a noted theological scholar, academic leader and ordained minister. He will succeed Jonathan Strom as the Mary Lee Hardin Willard Dean at Candler in summer 2026.

University

Molly McGehee named dean of Oxford College of Emory University

Molly McGehee, a widely respected teacher, scholar and leader, has been appointed Oxford’s next dean, after serving as the interim dean since Nov. 1, 2025. She will assume the new role on July 1.