Around Emory Salman Rushdie delivers commencement address May 12, 2015 Author and Emory University Distinguished Professor Salman Rushdie delivers the keynote address during Emory's 2015 commencement ceremony. Print Resources Rushdie encourages graduates to 'dream, speak, reinvent the world' Related Stories Academic Innovation Rushdie reflects on more than a decade of Emory experiences Top Stories Around Emory 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. Around Emory 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. Around Emory 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.