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 Student Experience Emory Advantage Plus makes dreams more achievable and the future more stable for students Launched this fall, Emory Advantage Plus is a major expansion of the university’s longstanding commitment to making a preeminent education more attainable. Through the program, undergraduate students whose families earn $200,000 or less attend Emory tuition-free. Around Emory Six Emory veterans reflect on lessons learned in service Read insights from six veterans about the most valuable lessons they learned during their time in the military. Plus, discover how Emory is supporting veterans across education and healthcare. Arts & Culture Emory community celebrates 25 years of Tibet Week Tibet Week 2026 marked 25 years of honoring Emory’s connection with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Drepung Loseling Monastery in South India. View photos from the opening ceremony and sand mandala creation.
