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
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.
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.
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
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.
Emory experts in the news
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.