Around Emory Chipper Jones speaks at Class Day May 10, 2013 Atlanta Braves legend Chipper Jones speaks to Emory's graduating seniors at Class Day. His message of staying focused, working hard, and giving back to the community resounded with the students. Print Resources Chipper Jones's Full Class Day Speech Related Stories Chipper Jones Unfiltered Top Stories Arts & Culture Emory professor Tayari Jones wins Kirkus Prize for novel ‘Kin’ Praised by the Kirkus Prize as “a powerfully compelling novel that brims with the cadences of the Black South,” Tayari Jones’ “Kin” follows two motherless friends whose bond is tested by time, geography and class shifts. Atlanta & Georgia Emory and Georgia Tech invest over $1B in AI to drive state’s jobs, economic growth The funding strengthens Georgia’s ability to attract companies, develop talent and accelerate Atlanta’s growth as a leading tech hub. Emory’s investments cultivate AI talent, healthcare innovation and technology applications in medicine, business, law, the humanities and ethics. Academic Innovation Emory launches Center for Civic Reasoning to foster constructive dialogue Emory University’s new Center for Civic Reasoning will prepare students for democratic citizenship through courses that study how to engage in constructive disagreements around issues related to politics and daily life.