Emory Report

Weekly Edition | August 10, 2026


Hi, Emory friends! 

This week, meet four undergraduate students who made the most of their summer while staying close to Emory. 

Plus, get to know the person who solves mysteries about the ancient artifacts at the Carlos Museum, check out the latest edition of Emory Magazine and more.

See you next week!

— The Emory Report team


This week’s stories

Emory Community Building and Social Change fellows group picture

Summer in Atlanta: Emory students find purpose and peace staying local

As summer draws to a close, learn about four undergraduate students who made the most of their experiences staying close to Emory — from researching spirals of light on campus to impactful internships in the city.

Overhead image of a dad on his laptop and talking on the phone, sitting on floor next to a child playing with toys and blocks

How an Emory economist turned a parenting problem into a global AI playbook

Emory University economist Pedro Sant’Anna built an AI workflow to save his family time. Now thousands of people worldwide use his playbook to streamline their days.

Smiling woman with dark hair leans over an Egyptian bird sculpture.

Carlos Museum ‘sleuth’ solves mysteries of ancient artifacts

Antiquities, smugglers and silver-screen legends are all in a day’s work for Annie Shanley, who investigates the colorful backstories of the 30,000-plus artifacts at the Michael C. Carlos Museum.


Explore the Summer 2026 issue of Emory Magazine

Emory Magazine Summer 2026 cover

In the latest issue of Emory Magazine, go inside Emory’s rise as an athletics powerhouse, where coaches, student-athletes and culture make sports and academics part of the same winning formula. Read alumni profiles of World Series-winning pitching coach Connor McGuiness and ESPN broadcaster Jenn Hildreth, plus a science-backed look at aging well with tips for thriving longer.

Bruce Ribner between two hospital doors that say Do Not Enter

Bruce Ribner leaves legacy of redefining infectious disease care

The quiet architect behind one of Emory’s defining moments, physician and Ebola fighter Bruce Ribner helped shape infectious disease care here and abroad.