Emory Report
Weekly Edition | October 27, 2026
Hi, Emory friends!
Last week was a busy one around campus. Presidential Convocation festivities kicked off last Tuesday in Oxford, followed by Homecoming and Family Weekend events that started in Atlanta Thursday. Check out photos from the fun on both campuses.
With October drawing to a close, we’re sharing some of our favorite Halloween content. From pumpkin stencils to the timeless appeal of Halloween creatures and beyond, keep reading for spooky season insights.
Thanks for reading and we’ll see you next week!
— The Emory Report team
This week’s stories
Emory Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026 celebrated community
Under blue skies and beautiful fall weather, Emory students, alumni, faculty and staff celebrated Homecoming and Family Weekend. See photos from the fun on the Oxford and Atlanta campuses.
Emory to invest up to $15 million to strengthen research infrastructure and scholarship
The Office of the Provost and Emory Research have committed to investing up to $15 million over the next two years to further strengthen the university’s research infrastructure. Learn which four key areas the funding will support.
What’s at stake in the midterm elections? Four takeaways from Emory experts
A panel of Emory experts gathered to give the community an in-depth look at the issues shaping the 2026 gubernatorial and congressional midterm races ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Learn more about the major themes of this election cycle in Georgia and across the country.
Welcoming Emory’s new president and deans
The Emory community came together Oct. 20-22 for three days of events marking the investiture of President Christopher L. Augostini and welcoming six new deans. View photos and videos from the festivities.
Emory experts in the news
Get in the Halloween spirit
Why vampires, zombies and witches spook and delight us
What makes age-old stories of vampires, zombies and witches so compelling that new generations keep reviving them in literature, movies and television? Emory faculty discuss the timeless appeal of these Halloween creatures — and their origins.
For Emory alum Kylie Lee Baker, horror is where the heart is
Emory alum Kylie Lee Baker is living her “childhood dream” as a writer of horror novels, including the latest, “Japanese Gothic.” In this Q&A, she discusses the cathartic power of a good, scary story.
Use these stencils to give your pumpkin some Emory spirit
Getting ready to carve your pumpkin? Choose from 12 stencils that make it easy to add a little Emory spirit, regardless of your artistic talent. Once you’ve created your masterpiece, be sure to share it with us on Instagram (@EmoryUniversity).
10 scary movies and TV shows to set the mood for Halloween
‘Tis the season for pumpkins, skeleton yard-decor — and movies and TV shows about things that go “bump” in the night. Emory film faculty share 10 of their favorite creepy picks.