Emory Report
Weekly Edition | September 8, 2026
Hi, Emory friends!
Fall brings sports seasons and award seasons alike. Discover how Emory became a sports powerhouse and find out how Emory professor Erica Dunbar makes the past feel present on an HBO hit show.
Plus, see photos from events around campus, learn about the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center’s latest work and more.
Thanks for reading and we’ll see you next week with more news.
— The Emory Report team
This week’s stories
For students and HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age,’ Emory historian makes past feel present
Erica Dunbar, Emory professor of African American studies, ensures historical accuracy on HBO’s “The Gilded Age” as the show’s co-executive producer and lead historical consultant. The show is nominated for eight Emmy Awards, including “Outstanding Drama Series.” Tune in Monday to watch the awards.
Culture Shock event celebrates Emory community’s talent and cultures
A record number of students attended Culture Shock this year on McDonough Field. The tradition welcomes students to fall semester with opportunities to connect and share food, fun and entertainment while showcasing the university community’s rich cultural variety.
Emory Global Diabetes Research Center joins partnership focused on care in rural Africa
A new international consortium has launched BEACON-HD, a four-year initiative that explores innovative approaches to improve hypertension and type 2 diabetes care in rural Rwanda and Uganda.
Exploring history and justice in Montgomery
Emory students and others had the opportunity to visit the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, this summer, thanks to the efforts of several campus organizations.
We got game: How Emory became a sports powerhouse
As the fall sports season begins, take an in-depth look at the university’s rise in Division III athletics and why our model for student-athlete success — where winning, academic excellence and full engagement in college life aren’t competing priorities — works so well.
Emory experts in the news
Photos: Student Involvement Fair fills McDonough Field
More than 3,700 students gathered for the Student Involvement Fair to enjoy two exciting nights of dynamic student performances and connect with more than 300 registered student organizations. See photos from the evening.