Policy & Society

speakers on stage for Emory's conference "Ground Truth: Reclaiming Reality in the Age of AI"
Science & Technology

Emory convenes national conference for honest talk about AI

This spring, Emory convened a sold-out conference, “Ground Truth: Reclaiming Reality in the Age of AI,” that brought together hundreds of faculty, staff, student and community participants to discuss the influence of AI on creativity, work, medicine, energy and public trust.
Around Emory

Meet the 2025-26 Sustainability Incentives Fund awardees

The latest recipients of the Sustainability Incentives Fund are tackling issues ranging from landfill waste diversion to water-use efficiency. Learn more about the latest awardees and how they’re looking to make an impact.
Isabella Chow standing outdoors at Emory University
Student Experience

Emory’s newest Truman Scholar looks toward a career dedicated to public service

Junior Isabella Chow has been selected as one of only 55 Truman Scholars across the country based on her demonstrated leadership, academic excellence and commitment to a life of public service.
Atlanta & Georgia

Emory earns national recognition for community engagement and partnerships

Emory University has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification from the American Council on Education and Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Emory also received the distinction in 2006 and 2015.

More Policy & Society News

Black and white image of young students sitting at a diner counter

‘Trouble the Land’ takes audiences on a multimedia journey through civil rights history
Whittney Barth

Q&A: What happens when AI clashes with religious belief?
Tara Stevens smiles in an outdoor portrait

Finding the inspiration to seek justice, faith and care for people on the margins

Undergraduate research offers endless avenues for discovery

20 ways Emory is building a greener future
Nobel Prize winning economist Peter Howitt on a stage shaking hands with Hashem Dezhbakhsh of Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Nobel laureate economist’s talk focuses on ‘creative destruction’ and optimism for the future of AI

Thieves, soda cans and an ancient vessel: Carlos exhibit pieces together a provenance puzzle
Syrian refugees in Lebanon

To aid the displaced, ask an economist
dark blue lightpole banner for Emory University with white marble-face building and a blooming tulip tree in the background

Emory University recognized as a top Gilman Scholar producer
Michael Leo Owens

Emory professor honored for outstanding contributions to urban affairs scholarship and service
Carl Suddler talking with students about sports in culture and society

More than keeping score: New course spotlights the power of sports in culture and society
Students standing with professor

Emory Climate Hub heads to Brazil for UNCOP30
LeMieux speaks

New Emory College course fosters civil political dialogue and debate through real-world insights
Klibanoff

Uncovering truth, inspiring action: Cold cases class transforms lives of students
Personal with a camcorder getting ready to film a fitness video

Documentary dilemmas: Examining the ethics of nonfiction storytelling
close view of American flag with a button on it with text that reads "vote"

Turn to these resources for voting in Georgia elections
photo of the capital

How does the federal government shutdown impact Emory?

The future of creativity in the age of AI

Ethics in action: Servant Leadership Summer interns learn to lead with purpose

Evolving views: A new look at the Scopes Trial
Robot playing with puzzle

Q&A: When talking about artificial general intelligence, definitions matter
Anne-Elisabeth Courrier

Center for Ethics appoints Anne-Elisabeth Courrier as AI ethics liaison

Emory remembers President Jimmy Carter

Only in Atlanta: Meet six Emory students making the most of the city through internships