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First day of classes

August 20, 2020

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Welcome back! Aug. 19 marked the first day of classes for Emory's undergraduate students, with new health and safety protocols in place for those who are learning on campus.

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portrait of Tayari Jones with the cover of her book Kin
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.
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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.