Emory Report

For Students | June 24, 2026

This week’s stories

Sean Clarke named dean of Emory’s School of Nursing

Joining Emory from the New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, Sean Clarke is an internationally renowned nursing leader, researcher and educator. He will begin his term Aug. 1.

Group of people cheering, holding a Start:ME check

Start:ME celebrates 2026 graduates and growing community impact

Goizeuta’s Start:ME Accelerator, designed to help local entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses while building lasting community connections, celebrated the graduation of its 2026 cohort this spring, honoring 86 entrepreneurs representing 69 microbusinesses from communities across metro Atlanta.

Man in suit at a conference table holding a small growing tree in his palm

Emory Law elevates environmental program with new concentration

The new Environmental Law concentration, launching this fall, will give students a recognized credential in environmental law — a rapidly expanding field spanning climate change, energy regulation, environmental justice, natural resources and emerging pollutants.

Architectural rendering of the soccer training center

Emory Healthcare named founding partner of U.S. Soccer National Training Center

Emory Healthcare has been named a founding partner and the official health care provider of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Emory faculty share their favorite summer reads

Whether you're looking for a mystery set in Victorian London, a gothic tale at a seaside Irish estate, poetic reflections on the American West or something else entirely, these summer page-turners recommended by Emory faculty transport readers to other lands.

Emory experts in the news

Microplastics linger inside people and animals, multiple studies show. But regulation is still far off.

Source:Chicago Tribune

1 in 3 Americans use chatbots for health advice. These 6 patients explain why.

Source:Washington Post

Emory professor talks about primary election runoff results

Source:Fox 5 Atlanta

As the world warms, the risk of snakebites is rising

Source:Grist

one male and two female college students holding signs expressing thanks to donors

Students share gratitude during 11th annual EmoryThanks celebration across campus

Students across Emory shared gratitude with supporters during the 11th annual EmoryThanks celebration this spring. The initiative engaged more than 500 participants in a campuswide reflection on philanthropy and impact.