Why voter ID laws are becoming popular September 25, 2012 Emory University law professor Michael Kang discusses the popularity of voter ID laws, why they are gaining support and what effect (if any) they are likely to have on voter fraud. Print Top Stories Around Emory Remembering Emory President Emeritus James T. Laney As president from 1977 to 1993, James Laney led Emory’s “quantum jump … to become one of the great universities of the world.” His legacy includes the transformational Woodruff gift, recruiting leading faculty such as President Jimmy Carter, elevating student life, and much more. Around Emory 8 things to know for Emory’s new academic year The new academic year is just around the corner, which means faculty and staff on Emory’s Atlanta and Oxford College campuses are preparing for students’ arrival. Here are eight things you should know before fall semester begins. Arts & Culture Hear from actor Clifton Davis and author Tayari Jones at Artist & Influence event Now in its fourth year, the Rose Library’s Artist & Influence series will bring actor Clifton Davis and Emory professor and author Tayari Jones together for a live conversation on Thursday, Aug. 27.
