Emory Report
For Students | June 17, 2026
This week’s stories
Saby Mitra named next dean of Goizueta Business School
Saby Mitra, a seasoned academic leader and expert in information systems and technology management, has been appointed dean of Emory’s Goizueta Business School, effective Aug. 1, 2026.
Emory launches redesigned main website and Emory News site
Emory University launched redesigned versions of the Emory University and Emory News websites, featuring improved navigation and accessibility tools that create a more intuitive and connected experience for users.
Annual Global Festival celebrates Emory’s diverse cultures
The Global Festival, hosted each spring by ISSS and ISLAB, brought more than 600 Emory community members together to learn about and celebrate global cultures.
Tuba and euphonium festival brings the ‘heavy metal’ to Emory’s Schwartz Center
The International Euphonium and Tuba Festival celebrates its 23rd year on Emory’s campus with two free, public concerts, each “a tour-de-force of sound,” on Wednesday, June 17, and Saturday, June 20.
Study explores the cardiovascular benefits of adults playing soccer
Emory researchers partnered with existing leagues and grassroots soccer associations to study how playing recreational soccer affects adults' cardiovascular health. The 12-week Heart Health United study showed positive results that could potentially be scaled up to reach wider populations.
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Students meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Students, faculty and staff from the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion Based Ethics recently traveled to Dharamshala, India, to participate in the conference “Advancing the Vision of His Holiness the Dalai Lama through Science, Ethics, and Compassion.” The conference was held in celebration of the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Emory College of Arts and Sciences' Year of Compassion.