Around Emory Photo Extra: Emory Commencement 2016 May 11, 2016 current / total Scenes from Emory's 171st Commencement as the University honored the achievements of this year's 4,494 graduates. Print Resources COMMENCEMENT: Stories Related Stories Around Emory Class of 2016 distinguished by commitment to service, community 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.
