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Photos: Emory celebrates Dooley’s Week

April 23, 2026 Michelle Ricker

Dooley, Emory's skeleton mascot, poses with his guards
Food, music and activities filled the week during “Dooley’s Voyage” on the Atlanta campus.
male students high five
Food, music and activities filled the week during “Dooley’s Voyage” on the Atlanta campus.
two female students take photos at the photobooth
Food, music and activities filled the week during “Dooley’s Voyage” on the Atlanta campus.
students kicking a giant inflatable soccer ball
Food, music and activities filled the week during “Dooley’s Voyage” on the Atlanta campus.
A group of diverse staff and students stand together outside
Food, music and activities filled the week during “Dooley’s Voyage” on the Atlanta campus.
two male students gem mining
Food, music and activities filled the week during “Dooley’s Voyage” on the Atlanta campus.
a student holds up Dooley's Week swag
Food, music and activities filled the week during “Dooley’s Voyage” on the Atlanta campus.
three female students, smiling
Food, music and activities filled the week during “Dooley’s Voyage” on the Atlanta campus.
male student at the clothing swap
Food, music and activities filled the week during “Dooley’s Voyage” on the Atlanta campus.
three students standing back to back in matching shirts
Food, music and activities filled the week during “Dooley’s Voyage” on the Atlanta campus.
Lil Yachty, the main performer
Food, music and activities filled the week during “Dooley’s Voyage” on the Atlanta campus.
students at the concert
Food, music and activities filled the week during “Dooley’s Voyage” on the Atlanta campus.
Lil Yachty, backlit and performing
Food, music and activities filled the week during “Dooley’s Voyage” on the Atlanta campus.
two male students watching the concert
Food, music and activities filled the week during “Dooley’s Voyage” on the Atlanta campus.
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“Dooley’s Voyage” kicked off on Monday, April 13, on the Emory Quad with rides, entertainment, music, food and more, followed with Dooley’s rising.

During Tuesday’s “Dooley’s Treasure Trade,” students explored a wide variety of vendors with items like jewelry, clothing and shoes, as well as some soccer elements in collaboration with Footwork. 

Wednesday featured the annual “Taste of Emory,” highlighting local Atlanta eateries and a variety of cuisines as well as the annual fashion show from Emory Fashion and Design.

Thursday saw students “Shipwrecked,” surfing the waves, digging for treasure and enjoying food.  

The week’s grand finale was Friday’s concert on McDonough Field, featuring Lil Yachty. Concertgoers were first entertained by a variety of student groups.

Photos by Nicolas Burke with Emory Campus Life, Sarah Woods with Emory Photo/Video, Edith Wu and Emory Student Programming Council. 

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