Emory Board of Trustees names Gregory L. Fenves as 21st president April 7, 2020 View the original story posted on: executivesearch.emory.edu Print Top Stories Around Emory Get your kicks at Emory Homecoming 2026 Check out what’s in store for Emory’s Homecoming and Family Weekend, happening Oct. 22-25 on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses. From athletics events and food to tours, concerts and races, there’s something for everyone. Around Emory Presidential Convocations, block party to welcome Emory’s new leadership The Emory community will come together Oct. 20-22 for three events welcoming the university’s new president and deans. Learn what’s planned and mark your calendar to attend. 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.