Kicking off on Monday, April 1, the beloved yearly tradition returns to campus with the theme “Dooley’s Olympics,” bringing food, music, activities, merch and more for students through Friday, April 5.
April brings multiple opportunities to experience the arts on Emory’s Atlanta and Oxford campuses. From outdoor jazz concerts and musical theater productions to film screenings and dance performances, there is something for every art lover at Emory.
Infertility researcher and health equity advocate Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, president and CEO of the Morehouse School of Medicine, will deliver the keynote address at Emory University’s 179th Commencement, set for May 13.
As Emory moves into spring, make time to attend the variety of events on campus, from sports to lectures. Enjoy the last full month of the semester with your friends and colleagues!
Major dining upgrades are on the way for Emory’s Atlanta campus, with renovations for Cox Hall Food Court set to begin this summer. The updates will create a more spacious and efficient dining atmosphere, among other improvements.
Grammy Award-winning Turtle Island Quartet will perform at Emory this Friday, showcasing a new project co-commissioned by the Schwartz Center. The performance will be preceded by refreshments and preconcert music by Emory student musicians.
Students can call 24/7 for confidential assistance from a CAPS mental health professional. During the conversation, students can identify their needs, get support and develop a plan for next steps.
The first round of funded programming supported by the Office of the Provost will focus on Asian performance forms; jazz music and the African American experience; documentaries and ethical storytelling; and film and public arts.
Rental locker software RecRe — used by Emory’s Campus Life — offers free rentals of various entertainment items to students across campus, from new video games to board games. The initiative encourages item sharing to reduce waste.
Emory’s three Impact Circles — Women of Emory, Black Emory and LGBT+ Emory — offer annual grant cycles to support projects that uplift marginalized community members across the university. Learn how they make a difference.
Graduating Emory medical students experienced a rite of passage March 15, when they discovered where they are headed next on their journeys to become physicians.
Emory’s 2024 International Awards recipients were honored during a ceremony in late February. This year’s honorees are The Venerable Priya Rakkhit Sraman, Solveig Argeseanu Cunningham and Faizat Badmus-Busari 20L.
Music fans can hear from jazz luminaries on Thursday, March 21, when Emory University professor and jazz pianist Gary Motley launches his new book. The evening will include a panel discussion, book signing and reception.
Featuring students from Emory College and Emory University’s professional theater company, the cult classic production will be showing at the Mary Gray Munroe Theater from April 11-21.
Pioneering care and innovation come together in the expansion of Emory University Hospital’s new, state-of-the-art heart and vascular facilities, the result of an $87.7 million investment and three years of meticulous planning and design.
Holden Ringer, a 2021 graduate from Emory College and Goizueta Business School, has been walking across the country for nearly one year, working to raise awareness for pedestrian-friendly urban planning and shift his own perspectives on life.
Taking advantage of the unique opportunity posed by Charter Week, Hood Design Studio gathered more community input as it prepares to design the Twin Memorials. Exhibitions on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses this month will showcase initial concepts.
From natural disasters to unexpected medical expenses, the fund offers financial aid to university employees dealing with a sudden life-changing event. Faculty or staff in need can apply for assistance anonymously.
Throughout March, a variety of events across campus will celebrate women’s history and honor the vital role they play in Emory’s past, present and future. Be sure to mark your calendar for academic lectures, art workshops and more.
The Atlanta Science Festival returns March 9-23, providing curious kids and adults the chance to explore all things science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Many members of the Emory community will help lead numerous interactive events.
As winter begins to break, look forward to the warm weather and fun events on campus in March, ranging from intriguing lectures and exciting sports to entertaining theater productions and concerts. Be sure to mark your calendar so you don’t miss the action.
Poetry — and revelry — assumed pride of place recently when celebrated poet Major Jackson shared works from his new collection at the Emory Libraries’ annual fundraiser, 12th Night Revel, and at a community reading the next day.
Photographs from the traveling exhibit “Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again” will be on display in honor of the Ellmann Lectures March 3-5. A companion exhibit in the Rose Library will feature materials from its Heaney collection.
Emory’s International Student and Scholar Services program led a group trip to the King Center and National Center for Civil and Human Rights for Black History Month, providing an opportunity to learn about America’s civil rights history.
Miriam Udel, a scholar of Yiddish language, literature and culture, has been awarded the Chronos Faculty Fellowship in Emory College of Arts and Sciences for 2024. The fellowship will help support her upcoming research.
Whether you want to examine AI in film, immerse yourself in a masterful concert, support student creativity or travel back in time, opportunities to enjoy the arts and tap into your creative side abound across Emory in March.
During March, three workshops focused on intercultural communication will help Emory faculty and staff gain essential skills for engaging with people across diverse backgrounds. The training is offered through International Student and Scholar Services.
The Emory University Board of Trustees has elected two new members: Tash Elwyn, president and CEO of Raymond James and Associates, and Tania Neild, founder and CEO of InfoGrate, Inc.
Threat assessment professionals gathered at Emory for a panel discussion aimed at enhancing collaboration between mental health providers and law enforcement officers to shape a more empathetic, efficient system for those in crisis.
Carl Suddler traveled to the United Kingdom and spoke with some of the leading names in soccer about why countries have a difficult time reckoning with their racial past.
A new book by faculty member Valerie Babb outlines the sophistication with which LeBron James shapes understanding of our racial landscape and refuses to let others define him.
The 2023-24 McDonald Lectures of Candler School of Theology will be delivered by Hee-Soo Jung, resident bishop of the Wisconsin Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church. His public lectures as the McDonald chair will be held Feb. 28 and March 20.
Part of being human is to make mistakes and missteps. With faculty, staff and alumni sharing their personal stories, Emory introduces “Reframes: Discovering the Possible,” a student-facing project seeking to ignite a campus-wide conversation about embracing the power of reframing unexpected moments in life.
Registered DeKalb County voters can cast a ballot in the presidential preference primary election starting Monday, Feb. 19, at 1599 Clifton Road. Anyone in the Emory community can also sign up to volunteer for a two-hour shift at the polling location.
Candler’s Black Church Studies Program welcomes AnneMarie Mingo of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary as the 2024 Anna Julia Cooper Lecture speaker on Feb. 27. She will speak on “Cultivating Courageous Resistance: Black Churchwomen’s Activism in Freedom Struggles.”
Forbes magazine has recognized Emory University as one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2024. Emory is ranked No. 153 and is the only higher education institution in Georgia included in this year’s rankings.
February is American Heart Month, and Healthy Emory has a wide range of programs and resources to help Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees improve their cardiovascular health this month and throughout the year.
The Ellmann Lectures — which established Emory’s name in the world of arts and letters — will feature poet Natasha Trethewey and writer Fintan O’Toole, who will honor the 10th anniversary of the death of Seamus Heaney, the first Ellmann Lecturer.
Richard D. Freer, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law, will present this year’s John F. Morgan Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 5.
The food and nutrition team at Emory University Hospital is placing an intentional spotlight on healthful plant-based meals in 2024. Try some new menu options until Feb. 16 and share your feedback.
“Connect-Integrate-Reflect: Experiential Education at Emory,” the university’s new five-year Quality Enhancement Plan, will expand education abroad, internships and community-engaged learning for undergraduates, as well as development opportunities for faculty.
Each year, Emory CompFest brings innovative national and international musicians to Emory to work with students and faculty and present their music in concert to the greater Atlanta community. The 2024 festival is Feb. 7-11.
Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia is Feb. 5-9, which offers an opportunity for the Emory community to review campus emergency plans for what to do in the event of disasters.
With events spanning the entire month of February — and spreading across campuses — Emory’s Black History Month celebrations will offer time and space to reflect on where we’ve been and where we go from here.
Reflect on Emory’s past, enjoy the present and look toward the future during the annual Charter Week, Feb. 5-11. This midwinter program showcases the depth and breadth of academic and campus life events available to the Emory community.
Emory University’s five employee resource groups offer belonging, connection and networking opportunities. Learn more about them and how you can get involved.
There is no shortage of events to experience this month at Emory. From honoring Black History Month to enjoying artistic performances and engaging lectures, you’ll have no problem filling your month — even with this year’s bonus day.
This month brings a bounty of family-friendly arts activities across Emory, including a concert by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine. Make a plan to immerse yourself in creativity during the next few weeks.
The university received multiple awards across a variety of categories from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, including recognition for the Working Farms Fund's collaboration with The Conservation Fund.
In its inaugural year, the Purpose Project is fostering conversations on purpose and meaning through new resources and programming that include workshops, events, trips and coursework.
Emory University, through its AI.Humanity initiative, has joined a consortium of universities to collaborate with the City of Atlanta in using artificial intelligence to foster entrepreneurship and position Atlanta as a top five technology hub.
Join a poetry reading and book signing with award-winning poet Major Jackson on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. Seating is limited, so register early.
The Campus Services Office of Planning, Design and Construction oversees the design of outdoor and indoor spaces, coordinating with facilities management to maintain areas across Emory’s campuses. From educational gardens to simplifying visitors’ experiences, meet the team working to build a campus for the future.
Ashley L. Brown has been named Emory University’s inaugural associate dean of students, effective Feb. 1. She brings a decade of experience in social justice education and student engagement to this role.
The nine schools that make up Emory University have plans for new programs, inspiring events and more during the spring semester. Read a roundup of what’s in store.
Emory international student Peace Cyebukayire has been awarded the 2023-24 Georgia Rotary Student Program scholarship, a one-year ambassadorial scholarship focused on education and cultural enrichment.
With a variety of service opportunities, worship programs, lectures and more taking place from Jan. 13-24, there’s time for everyone in the Emory community to honor the life and legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The new semester is still a few days away, but there are already plenty of fun activities ahead. From celebrating King Week to attending a variety of athletic events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in January.
The Office of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice honored Emory health professional students and trainees for their commitment to interprofessional education while earning graduate degrees or completing residency and fellowship programs.
“The Virulent Vortex” video podcast showcases the personalities and passions of faculty and students involved in infectious disease research at Emory.
As 2023 winds down, take a look back at 10 of the most-read stories from the Emory News Center — with more headlines so you can delve deeper into this year of ambition and heart.
Departments across Emory University collaborated to organize a workshop on inclusive strategies for enhancing diversity in international education, emphasizing the importance of trust-building, inclusivity and community collaboration throughout the international education process.
Staff Council members from across the university joined together to make more than 200 sandwiches to pack in the on-campus Community Fridge for anyone in the Emory community in need of a meal.
Emory’s mission is “to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity,” and throughout 2023, the university community found countless ways to do just that. Check out these inspiring stories, including a student who climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro to honor her father.
Thanks to Early Decision I and the QuestBridge Scholars Match program, the first students in Emory’s undergraduate Class of 2028 have been selected. Bringing impressive academic records and expansive thinking, their futures are certainly bright.
Speaking to a hybrid audience of more than 800, Isabel Wilkerson brought a powerful message about how, by more deeply understanding our national history, we can better embrace our shared humanity.
In a series of organizational changes to enhance public safety and efficiency, Cheryl Elliott will become vice president for public safety, Burt Buchtinec will become police chief, and Diana Carter will become vice president and chief administrative officer.
Students selected for the programs gain an opportunity to grow in the areas of leadership development, intercultural understanding and community building through multiple activities.
Claire DePalma has taken an unusual journey from teaching theater arts in high school to a student affairs career in higher education. Her award-winning dissertation focuses on how white women who engage in antiracist practices in their student affairs work understand and enact these practices.
With the visit of Walter Hood, creative director of Hood Design Studio, to the Atlanta and Oxford campuses earlier this fall, the design phase of the Twin Memorials is underway in a process that continues to emphasize community input.
A longtime partner of the Latin American Association, Emory hosted the association’s 24th-annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference, welcoming middle and high school students for a college fair and sessions with Emory faculty, staff and students designed to make them college-ready.
Emory historian Crystal Sanders untangles the ongoing repercussions of Black students’ efforts to secure graduate education in the Jim Crow era, specifically looking at those who attended elite institutions such as Harvard.
Rachel Hall-Clifford of Emory’s Center for the Study of Human Health is the 2023 Jeffrey P. Koplan Global Health Award recipient, recognized for applying social science approaches to global health research and implementation.
Senior leaders from colleges and universities across the nation gathered at Emory to discuss student health and well-being, share solutions and discover ways to meet the evolving needs of students.
Based on results from the most recent Emory Libraries survey, staff members have been making improvements across the libraries this fall — which is perfect timing as students and faculty prep for finals and look ahead to the spring semester.
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is the first community hospital and one of only two hospitals in the world to achieve its seventh consecutive Magnet designation, the highest national honor for professional nursing practice. The hospital also is the first to be awarded Magnet with Distinction.
Students from across Emory University will present thought-provoking performances, art installations and meaningful dialogue that showcase lessons learned while working with Atlanta artists in the classroom this semester.
The Emory community will celebrate the holidays in the coming weeks with music, art and special spiritual events. All programs are open to the public. Check out some highlights here, with events beginning Thursday, Nov. 30, through Sunday, Dec. 24.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the inaugural run of “The Wiz,” Emory students, faculty and staff gathered at the Rose Library to browse the papers of Geoffrey Holder, the show’s original director and costume designer.
President Jimmy Carter, President Joe Biden and other invited guests gathered at Emory’s Glenn Memorial UMC for a tribute service honoring the legacy of Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and longtime advocate for mental health and human rights issues.
Members of the Emory community gathered in Cannon Chapel on Tuesday to pay their respects to Rosalynn Carter as her tribute ceremony took place on campus in Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church.
Mark the end of this semester with arts events across campus to help you get in the holiday spirit. From dance to concerts to a public art installation, there's something for everyone.
Emory celebrated First-Gen Week Nov. 6-10 to highlight the unique experiences of students who are the first in their families to attend a four-year university and to build community among them.
From end-of-the-semester performances to events geared to help you get in the holiday spirit, Emory offers plenty of opportunities to support the arts throughout the rest of this semester.
From the heart of Emory’s campuses to New York, Seoul and more, several hundred members of the Emory community volunteered their time to help others during Emory Cares Day of Service on Nov. 11.
The Emory community honored the service and contributions of veterans in the university's 15th-annual ceremony, featuring student veterans, campus leadership and active-duty service members in the event.
Veterans Day is a time to thank those who have served and for veterans to reflect on their military service and how it has shaped their lives. Meet seven Emory veterans serving across the university and gain insight into their experiences.
Each year, Emory University employees who reach milestone years of service are celebrated at a special awards luncheon. More than 175 staff members were recognized during the 2023 event on Nov. 7.
Emory faculty, staff and students can request an appointment for a first-time passport or a renewal during passport day events on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses Nov. 16 and 30.
Thanks to a Mellon grant, Emory’s Rose Library will build a virtual reading room pilot project to expand national and global access to its renowned literary and poetry collections.
Emory’s International Student and Scholar Services welcomed new international students to campus for the fall 2023 semester through orientations, resource fairs and the annual International Student Welcome Reception.
This year's festivities mark 25 years of what began as the Emory-Tibet Partnership. See photos from Monday's opening ceremony, including the start of the construction of the sand mandala, and plan to attend events throughout the week.
On Nov. 9, the Rothschild Memorial Lecture will examine the history of the American Jewish lawyers and activists who, beginning in the 1970s, advocated for abortion access to be protected by First Amendment guarantees associated with the free exercise of religion.
Craig Watson is retiring after 45 years and several roles dedicated to campus safety, while Victor Jackson, with 40 years of service, is still maintaining Emory’s research buildings. They join 175 other employees celebrated at the annual Service Awards Luncheon.
National Diabetes Awareness Month kicked off with trap yoga in the Emory Student Center and continues all month with seminars, workshops and more. Attend an event to learn more about diabetes and diabetes prevention.
The Emory community will gather Friday, Nov. 10, to honor veterans and their contributions. The event includes a flag ceremony with members of the Emory veterans community, as well as a guest speaker and moment of silence.
As hip hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, Emory University is marking the genre’s success and staying power by hosting a special Nov. 10 campus event with artist Fahamu Pecou and co-sponsoring a Science Gallery Atlanta exhibit.
As the leaves begin to drop from trees around campus, make time to drop into some amazing events here at Emory! There are plenty of athletic, cultural and community activities to enjoy this month.
In its 22nd year, Emory’s Tibet Week will recognize the longstanding collaboration with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and affiliation with the Drepung Loseling Monastery in South India. Events begin Monday, Nov. 6.