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Staff Fest 2025 fills the Quad with games, food and community

Employees from across Emory’s workforce gathered on the Quad May 16 for Staff Fest, the annual celebration for university employees to mark the conclusion of the academic year.

Staff Fest 2025 showcased a vibrant celebration between dedicated employees, bringing together staff from across campus for a day of fun, connection and appreciation.

One of the highlights of the event was the spirited volleyball tournament, featuring 11 teams who brought their A-game to the court. The competition was fierce, the energy was high and every match showcased teamwork, camaraderie and plenty of exciting moments that kept the crowd cheering.


Congratulations to the 2025 volleyball tournament winners: 

  • 1st place: Challenger X (Emory Primate Center and Health Sciences Research Building): Hedwin Kitdorlang Dkhar, Enoch Muyanja, Marthe Pauwel, Prashant Bajpai, Benjamin Kittleson, Christopher Lynn Harding, Seoho Oh and Mohammad Bilal Latif
  • 2nd place: Clock Me Out (Division of Animal Resources): Gerald Searcy, Carlos Magana, Juan Pablo Duarte, Jordan Baker, Joey Shepherd, Leonard Mendez, Alan Villarreal, Cameron Nash and Catalina Forero

Photos by Becky Stein Photography and Wade Moricle (Emory Communications and Marketing).


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