Emory Report
Weekly Edition | June 29, 2026
Hi, Emory friends!
With the World Cup underway, it seems the whole globe is thinking about soccer — and Emory is no exception. Emory Healthcare has been named a founding partner of the U.S. Soccer National Training Center, which is right here in Georgia. It's also a great time to explore Emory’s ‘Footwork’ exhibit, which delves deep into how soccer helped kick off Atlanta's global era.
Also happening locally? Investment in small businesses across Atlanta, thanks to the Start:ME Accelerator, which celebrated its 2026 cohort this spring.
Plus, we’re showcasing how Emory students are spending their summers. Spoiler: plenty are having global experiences.
Keep reading for more great stories from around campus and check out Emory News for all the latest.
See you next week!
— The Emory Report team
Emory Healthcare named founding partner of U.S. Soccer National Training Center
Emory Healthcare has been named a founding partner and the official healthcare provider of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Fayetteville. Emory will bring nationally recognized research, innovation and sports medicine to the new home for soccer in America.
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.
Deep-sea extremophile yields protein that forms super stable biofilm
Emory chemists discovered a protein secreted by a deep-sea extremophile — an organism adapted to extreme environmental conditions — that self-assembles into a biofilm and is highly stable, boosting its potential for biomedical applications.
Expressing stories of survival through dance
Emory professor George Staib’s most recent production addresses a violent chapter in history through a multimedia dance project. The work brings survivors’ experience to the fore and includes original music and scenic designs, a panel discussion and more.
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Where are Emory students spending summer?
This summer, you can find Emory students all over the world. Rising junior Brendan Vasquez says he has learned a lot about himself while studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with classmates. Follow @EmoryUniversity on Instagram to keep up with more students around the globe.