The winners of the annual Energy Competition - the Carlos Museum, Whitehead Memorial and Alpha Epsilon Pi - collectively saved 58,530 kilowatt-hours of electricity.
Mon Nov 18 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Emory law professor and immigration expert Polly Price says tuberculosis is on the rise among Mexican- and Latin American-born persons, and it's a concern along the border, especially with the influx of children recently.
Wed Jul 09 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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After 13 years as chair of Emory's Board of Trustees, Ben F. Johnson III steps down, reflecting upon a life of service at a University deeply entwined with his own family history.
Wed Nov 13 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Across campus, Emory has transformed its structures and open spaces to support innovations in teaching, research and ways people come together to create an intellectual community.
Fri Aug 21 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Colorful Choices, the new health challenge for Emory employees, encourages participants to eat five servings of produce each day. You track your progress through a smartphone app or website.
Wed Mar 16 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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A new intensive outpatient program at Emory is helping post-9/11 veterans conquer post-traumatic stress disorder and win their lives back.
Wed Nov 09 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory University's endowment market value ranks 16th in the nation for the 2014 fiscal year out of the 832 U.S. schools surveyed for the 2014 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments (NCSE).
Wed Feb 11 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Students in professor Christina Crawford's course "The Architect and the City" explore how cities are shaped by the decisions of those in power, and the impact on business, the environment, public health and more.
Thu Apr 12 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory 21 Days of Peace offers training, service and discussions on building peace at home and abroad, aiming to inspire, educate and empower students with tangible skills.
Thu Sep 06 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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For the second time in the past three seasons and the seventh time in program history, the Emory University Women's Tennis team has captured the NCAA Division III National Championship.
Fri May 27 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory faculty, postdocs and graduate students may now access programs from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, which offers training on issues like achieving tenure, writing and publishing, cultivating mentors and more.
Thu Apr 19 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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The Emory University Faculty Council seeks nominations by March 17 for the 2016 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer.
Thu Mar 12 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Nominate undergraduate or graduate students, staff, faculty or alumnae for the Emory Women of Excellence Awards. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 8.
Tue Jan 05 00:00:00 EST 2016
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The Emory community recycled a total of 245,102 pounds of material across campus in November 2017, 58,749 more pounds than November 2016.
Thu Jan 25 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Through research and community service, Amanda Garcia-Williams has reached out to help others improve their physical and mental health, including extensive work on suicide prevention.
Thu May 07 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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President's column on "3/5ths compromise" and Class and Labor study among topics of Faculty Council, University Senate and Employee Council's February meetings.
Fri Mar 01 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Nearly 4,000 graduates take part in Emory's 169th Commencement ceremony as they prepare to launch the next chapter in their own life stories.
Mon May 12 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Robert W. Ethridge, who served Emory for more than 25 years as leader of Equal Opportunity Programs, was remembered in a memorial service May 24 at the university's Cannon Chapel.
Tue May 30 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Ethics Center's Carlton Mackey is spearheading a multi-media art project that has become a signature empowerment campaign.
Tue Apr 29 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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As commuters continue to struggle with traffic congestion in the wake of the Interstate 85 bridge collapse, Emory is monitoring the situation and seeks to remind employees about alternative commute programs.
Thu Apr 13 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory announces the keynote speaker for Commencement 2014 and recipients of honorary degrees, all leaders in government or education.
Mon Feb 24 06:00:00 EST 2014
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Several of Emory University's graduate schools and programs are ranked among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2016 edition of "America's Best Graduate Schools" guide.
Tue Mar 10 00:01:00 EDT 2015
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Emory ranked #9
Tue Aug 21 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Michael M.E. Johns, former Emory University chancellor and former executive vice president for health affairs, received the 2015 Castle Connolly National Physician of the Year Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Tue Mar 24 01:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory will preserve the memories of former residents of the United Methodist Children's Home, helping document the history of child welfare and advocacy in the South.
Mon Oct 27 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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The WaterHub, Emory's on-site, eco-engineered water reclamation system, was lauded by the U.S. Water Alliance for "showing us what is possible when major anchor institutions like universities invest in water reuse."
Mon Apr 11 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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In awarding Emory the 2015 Community Engagement Classification, the Carnegie Foundation commends the university's "excellent alignment among campus mission, culture, leadership, resources and practices that support dynamic and noteworthy community engagement."
Wed Jan 14 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Emory's Director of Federal Affairs explains how the across-the-board cuts will impact research universities and academic teaching hospitals.
Tue Mar 05 01:00:00 EST 2013
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After a decade of cutting-edge advances toward creating a sustainable campus -- environmentally, socially and economically -- Emory is crafting a vision for the future, and the university community is invited to join in the conversation.
Tue Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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An annual survey shows how new technology is changing the Emory student experience, tracking trends ranging from tablet use to gaming on campus.
Mon Jul 14 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Expect a 1970s vibe as Staff Fest, Emory's annual employee appreciation event, harkens back to its founding in 1978. Come out to the Quad on Friday to enjoy lunch, games, dancing, the Fun Run/Walk and the volleyball tournament.
Thu May 17 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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After more than a decade of leading a steady rise in academic, research and health care eminence, Emory President James W. Wagner has announced that he will step down from the presidency at the end of August 2016.
Fri Sep 11 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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With five massive boilers, a central control room and six miles of underground pipes, Emory's Steam Plant is the heart of the University's heating system, providing 360-degree steam to 55 buildings on campus.
Thu Feb 25 00:00:00 EST 2016
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With multiple options to "give to what gets you going," Momentum aims to connect individual donors with compelling Emory projects that fit both personal interests and the university's priorities.
Thu Jul 02 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory's president, Claire E. Sterk, issues a statement regarding recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Mon Aug 14 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University says its endowment value has reached a record high. University officials said in a statement this week that the value of its endowment had reached $6.7 billion by June 30.
Sat Nov 08 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Emory earned the 2013 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award for its commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive campus community.
Thu Oct 17 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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In the latest episode of Emory Looks at Hollywood, Education Core Director in Emory University's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Ken Hepburn analyzes the authenticity of the movie "Still Alice."
Fri Jan 23 00:00:00 EST 2015
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The tragedy in Las Vegas serves as a reminder to review key steps to take if you encounter an active shooter. Emory also offers a variety of support services for those who are impacted by recent events.
Tue Oct 03 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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April is Earth Month and Emory got off to an early start with the Earth Month Festival, held March 28 at Asbury Circle and the Cox Hall Bridge.
Wed Mar 29 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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The world-renowned Trisha Brown Dance Company presents "In Plain Site," a site-specific work performed at various locations across Emory's campus. Performances are April 7-8.
Wed Apr 04 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Chris Carlos, son of the late Michael C. Carlos, for whom Emory's Carlos Museum is named, has committed $3 million to name the museum's education center in honor of his mother, Thalia N. Carlos.
Wed Nov 02 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Since November, the Presidential Selection Committee has hosted almost 40 forums to engage the campus community in the process of selecting Emory's next president and creating a shared vision for the University's future.
Thu Feb 04 00:00:00 EST 2016
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The University Senate, Faculty Council and Employee Council addressed these topics and more during their January meetings.
Tue Feb 10 00:00:00 EST 2015
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John T. Fox, president and CEO of Emory Healthcare, has announced that he will leave Emory to become president and CEO at Beaumont Health, which is based in Detroit, Michigan.
Wed Jan 07 11:00:00 EST 2015
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"I've learned the humanities can provide the framework to understand people and the experience of illness," says Somnath Das, who is organizing an April 11 conference on health humanities.
Wed Apr 05 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Poet and scholar Kevin Young read his poem "XX," written for Claire E. Sterk as Emory's 20th president, during Wednesday's inauguration ceremony.
Thu Feb 09 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Three Emory buildings have earned LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) recognition for sustainable design and construction.
Mon Dec 09 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Emory's Board of Trustees has approved a 2.5 percent increase in the total tuition, fees, and room and board cost for undergraduates enrolled in Emory College of Arts and Sciences for 2013-2014.
Fri Feb 08 01:00:00 EST 2013
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The Sustainability Innovator Awards are presented annually to faculty, staff and students who further the university's goal of a sustainable campus.
Thu Dec 17 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Volunteers faced a high 'ick' factor to see if visitors to Cox Hall Market understand the new recycling and composting bins that are part of Emory's commitment to reduce landfill waste.
Mon Jun 23 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory's annual benefits enrollment period continues through Nov. 2, giving faculty and staff an opportunity to review their current benefits and make changes for the upcoming year.
Thu Oct 15 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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As Congress reconvenes, Emory is monitoring issues including funding the government, renewing a children's health program, agreeing on a plan to prevent hundreds of thousands of young people from deportation, and more.
Tue Jan 09 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Emory University's governance groups -- the Faculty Council, the Employee Council and the University Senate -- discussed a variety of topics at their monthly meetings in September.
Fri Oct 23 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory employees are gearing up for the Move More Challenge, one of the largest wellness events ever held on the Emory campus. More than 5,500 employees have already registered for the challenge, which is open to both Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees,.
Tue Sep 08 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Annual benefits enrollment gives Emory University faculty and staff the opportunity to review benefits and make changes for the upcoming year. Here are the most important things you should do before the Nov. 6 deadline.
Thu Oct 26 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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It's been a banner season for Emory tennis: The varsity men's team won its fourth NCAA title, the varsity women's team placed second in the NCAA, and the Oxford College men's team notched its third-consecutive NJCAA championship.
Thu May 25 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory's Surplus Property office is sending a Valentine to the Emory community in the shape of a big sale.
Tue Feb 09 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Oxford College, located on Emory's original campus in Oxford, Georgia, held its Baccalaureate service on Friday, May 5, in Old Church, followed by Commencement on Saturday, May 6, on the Oxford quadrangle.
Mon May 08 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Members of the Class of 2017 receiving bachelor's degrees were honored in the annual Baccalaureate service on the morning of Friday, May 5, in Cannon Chapel.
Mon May 08 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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The University Senate, Faculty Council and Employee Council discuss an open expression policy, faculty governance survey and possible changes to retiree medical benefits.
Thu Oct 31 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Paul P. Marthers has been named vice provost for enrollment management at Emory University, a new position, in which he will lead enrollment and retention efforts of the university's four undergraduate schools.
Thu Jun 22 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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As an Emory student, Joel Dobben earned highest honors in English, competed on the swim team and won a Bobby Jones Scholarship. As an admissions counselor, he now shares the benefits of an Emory education with prospective students.
Mon Apr 18 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Twelve employees have been honored with the 2015 Emory University Award of Distinction, which recognizes members of the Emory community who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their jobs.
Thu Mar 26 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University filed a petition June 27 to annex into the City of Atlanta. According to Emory President Claire E. Sterk, annexation into Atlanta will complement the university's commitment to local and global engagement.
Tue Jun 27 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Anthropologist David Nugent, South African ethnomusicologist Brett Pyper and global diabetes research administrator Mark Hutcheson have been named the 2016 recipients of awards from Emory's Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives.
Thu Nov 10 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory librarians on the International Area Studies team have traveled to Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, China, India and Japan over the last year to purchase books for collections used by students and faculty.
Tue Jun 26 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Kwadwo Sarpong, who graduates Monday with a bachelor's degree in neuroscience and behavioral biology, is co-founder of a nonprofit providing hands-on research experience to aspiring female scientists in Africa.
Fri May 08 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Commencement Weekend traditions like the Candlelight Crossover, held this year on May 7, mark the transition of Emory students into Emory alumni. The Emory Alumni Association offers a broad range of benefits and services to graduates.
Fri May 08 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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As the Emory community mourns the loss of students Abinta Kabir and Faraaz Hossain, friends and professors reflect on their kindness, intelligence, generosity and leadership.
Tue Jul 12 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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With a record-breaking number of undergraduate applicants, Emory selects the Class of 2021 from among an unprecedented field of bright, eager learners.
Tue Mar 28 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory President James Wagner received a tribute from Sen. Johnny Isakson that was read on the Senate floor and entered into the Congressional Record, the official publication of daily proceedings and remarks in Congress.
Wed Apr 20 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Reflecting on the end of the academic year and his upcoming retirement, Emory President James Wagner offers gratitude to the community for making Emory "a university with a soul, truly endeavoring to be both great and good."
Tue Apr 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory's 2017 Homecoming culminated Saturday, Oct. 21, as students and alumni gathered for the Homecoming Parade and Concert. This year's "Emory Land" theme, based on classic board games, provided plenty of inspiration for parade floats.
Tue Oct 24 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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William H. Rogers Jr., chair and CEO of SunTrust Banks Inc., has been elected to the Board of Trustees of Emory University. Rogers joined SunTrust in 1980 and has served as chair and CEO since 2012.
Tue Dec 05 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Emory's strategic engagement in India traverses a wide range of disciplines to transfer knowledge abroad and bring globalization home.
Mon Jun 08 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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An Emory ethnographic filmmaker interested in nontraditional scholarship studies an unconventional life.
Mon Apr 08 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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This fall, Emory debuts first-year seminars focused on primary evidence across a variety of fields -- the culmination of years of planning that ended with a new educational initiative praised as a model for other universities.
Tue Aug 25 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University, 19th overall nationally in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings, is third for academic resources in the South.
Thu Apr 12 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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At a campus presentation, the architectural firm chosen to design Emory's new Campus Life Center outlined initial concepts for replacing the west portion of the current Dobbs University Center with three pavilions connected by a trellis-like roof. Learn more about the project.
Mon Aug 03 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University ranked 20th among 968 institutions nationally in the 2019 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Ranking, published September 6.
Thu Sep 06 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Help the victims of recent natural disasters by bringing donations to eight campus locations through Oct. 21.
Fri Sep 29 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Through the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program, students from underrepresented minority groups gain mentoring and support to pursue careers in academia.
Fri Jul 07 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University welcomed about 1,375 first-year students to campus this past weekend. As part of orientation, the Class of 2017 all lined up for a class picture spelling out the number 2-0-1-7. This is the nearly 30-minute event in 30 seconds.
Mon Aug 26 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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In the event of severe weather conditions, the university may announce delays or cancellations of normal campus activities. With winter nearing, take time to review the multiple ways you can stay informed about possible closings and delays.
Mon Dec 12 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Five metro Atlanta university presidents will gather to discuss society's expectations for higher education.
Wed Mar 26 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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From an academic learning community dedicated to Climate@Emory to a "Paved with Poetry" proposal, recent awards celebrate efforts to promote sustainability across the university.
Wed Nov 12 00:00:00 EST 2014
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September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. Find out what you should do to be ready for different types of emergencies that could occur on campus.
Wed Sep 12 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory University has been ranked 20th among the nation's top universities in the new 2017 Best Colleges guidebook from U.S. News & World Report.
Mon Sep 12 00:01:00 EDT 2016
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Claire E. Sterk, Emory's 20th president, discusses the university's strengths, its ambitions, its people and her plans to lead it to even greater heights.
Tue Nov 08 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Renovations begin June 13 on Level 1 of Emory¿s Woodruff Library, which will be redesigned for undergraduate use. The space will be updated with new furniture and carpeting, additional seating and more power outlets.
Mon Jun 12 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Need gift ideas? From games and grooming to food and fashion, consider these products created by Emory alumni.
Mon Dec 07 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Emory introduces LiveSafe, a free app available to the entire Emory community to help streamline emergency communication and enhance personal safety.
Mon Nov 14 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory University issues a response to an essay by President Jim Wagner published this month in Emory Magazine that resulted in questions and criticism due to his reference to the so-called "3/5ths compromise" in the U.S. Constitution.
Tue Feb 19 01:00:00 EST 2013
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"A Global Vision for Emory," announced this week by the Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives, promotes greater coherence, direction and recognition of the university's worldwide reach.
Wed Jan 21 00:00:00 EST 2015
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A planned road repaving project and a national conference could impact traffic conditions for motorists traveling to and from Emory this week.
Tue Mar 29 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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"The Ferguson Movement" will unite students and faculty from across Emory for a multidisciplinary exploration of race, power, politics and protest. Student applications are due March 18.
Wed Mar 11 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Twelve outstanding employees have been selected as this year's winners of the Emory University Award of Distinction, which recognizes members of the Emory community who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their jobs.
Thu Mar 24 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing was ranked 4th in the nation according to US News and World Report's 2018 America's Best Graduate Schools. The ranking is the first time in Emory's history that any school has ranked among the top five.
Mon Mar 13 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University senior Kadiata Sy has come a long way from her childhood in a refugee camp in Senegal. In this video she details her life and how she became an Emory student and Bobby Jones scholar.
Thu May 07 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Free box lunches are available this week for students short on resources to buy food during spring break, thanks to an initiative launched by the Student Government Association in conjunction with Campus Life and Bread Coffeehouse.
Tue Mar 08 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Acting on a Sexual Violence Visioning Task Force report, the University Senate has created a committee to help consolidate assessments, prevention program efforts.
Thu Nov 06 00:00:00 EST 2014
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From childhood, Mary Cahill excelled at math. Now she serves as Emory's vice president of investments and chief investment officer, managing a strong, diversified portfolio that helps keep Emory competitive among the nation¿s elite universities.
Tue Mar 29 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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In an Oct. 31 letter to Georgia's congressional delegation, Emory President Claire E. Sterk discusses tax reform measures that could have a deleterious effect on Emory's students, employees and patients.
Tue Nov 07 00:00:00 EST 2017
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One of the first two buildings on Emory's Atlanta campus, the former home of the Pitts Theology Library will be transformed into space for the Office of the President and other university leaders.
Tue Jul 11 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Business Practice Improvement Scholars Program, a year-long professional development opportunity open to full-time Emory employees interested in enhancing their business and problem-solving skills.
Tue Oct 25 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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The Thanksgiving Partners Program is working to pair Emory faculty and international students to celebrate the holiday in an American home. Interested faculty and students may sign up by Nov. 17.
Tue Nov 14 00:00:00 EST 2017
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mory University School of Law is ranked No. 19 on the magazine's list of top law schools . . . Emory University's Goizueta Business School's full-time M.B.A. program was ranked No. 20, the school's part-time M.B.A. program was ranked No. 11 . . . Emory's School of Medicine was ranked No. 24 among research-oriented medical schools. Emory's and Georgia Tech's joint Department of Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. program is ranked No. 2 in the nation for the eighth consecutive year. And newly ranked Ph.D. programs in Emory's Laney Graduate School included biological sciences, ranking 30th in the nation; and chemistry, ranking 35th.
Tue Mar 11 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Jack Culbertson served as a faculty member in Emory School of Medicine's Department of Surgery for more than 25 years.
Thu Dec 05 01:00:00 EST 2013
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With Commencement just days away, President Claire E. Sterk reviews highlights of the academic year, looks ahead to the fall, and thanks all members of the Emory community for our shared commitment to the university's mission.
Wed May 09 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Registration begins Aug. 10 for this year's Move More Challenge, stepping off in September. Use your Fitbit to track your steps, be eligible for prize drawings and earn an incentive for your 2017 health plan.
Mon Aug 08 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Expect sparks when the Chemistry Center celebrates its grand opening this week. Events include a "ribbon immolation" with molten iron, befitting the spirit of the space designed to foster innovative research and education.
Mon Sep 21 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University Provost Claire Sterk announced that Erika Hayes James has been appointed dean of the university's Goizueta Business School. James will assume her new role on July 15.
Mon May 19 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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The Emory University Woman's Club is holding a dinner and auction Saturday, March 9 at the Miller-Ward Alumni House to benefit the Michael C. Carlos Field Trip Program.
Tue Mar 05 09:15:00 EST 2013
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Emory welcomed the Class of 2019 with open arms -- and choreographed dances -- on Move-in Day. From the #FirstDayEver photo booth to the Coke Toast, new students' first day on campus was full of tradition and excitement.
Wed Aug 26 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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The day's ceremonies unfolded on a cool spring morning, with some 4,149 graduates streaming onto the Emory Quadrangle for the annual conferral of degrees - a joyful procession infused with colorful academic regalia and time-honored traditions.
Mon May 13 08:00:00 EDT 2013
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Explore Tibetan culture, science, art, philosophy and religion during Emory's annual celebration of Tibet Week. The shrine exhibition, "Doorway to an Enlightened World: The Tibetan Shrine from the Alice S. Kandell Collection," provided the framework for many of this year's programs.
Fri Mar 25 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Swoop, the university's official mascot, visited the Emory Conference Center Hotel for the unveiling of his likeness. The new life-sized Swoop statue welcomes guests as they arrive in the hotel lobby.
Wed Apr 05 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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A discussion entitled "Refugee Crisis, Human Rights, and Medicine" will be
Friday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. in the Jones Room of Woodruff Library.
Tue Feb 02 00:00:00 EST 2016
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The 2016 Healthy New YOU Expo offered a variety of health tips and demonstrations to Emory faculty and staff at four locations.
Tue Feb 02 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Economic trends and federal spending cuts prompt WHSC to seek employee suggestions on how to reduce expenses and improve efficiencies.
Tue Sep 03 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory University has been ranked 21st among the nation's top universities in the new 2018 Best Colleges guidebook from U.S. News & World Report.
Tue Sep 12 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory President James Wagner and Georgia Tech President G. P. "Bud" Peterson talk about the benefits of their institutions' visionary public-private partnership.
Wed Nov 06 01:00:00 EST 2013
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The Emory community observed Denim Day on April 19, wearing jeans and other denim clothing to show support for survivors of sexual assault and the overall goal of ending interpersonal violence.
Tue Apr 25 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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With reports linking declining bee populations to neonicotinoid-based pesticides, Emory announces plans to eliminate use of the substance throughout campus grounds.
Thu Sep 04 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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The Class of 2013 will convene on the Emory Quadrangle Monday, May 13, at 8 a.m. to participate in Commencement exercises that are both steeped in time-honored tradition and enhanced with new, crowd-pleasing technology.
Mon May 13 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Gary Hauk, vice president and deputy to the president of Emory, also will take on the position of the university's first official historian, a role that he has filled unofficially for many years.
Thu Oct 22 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Pictures from Emory's 169th Commencement on May 12, 2014.
Tue May 13 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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As the government shutdown continues, Emory leaders offer FAQs about the impact on the University, financial aid and health sciences research.
Mon Oct 07 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Need a warm, dry place for daily walking? The tunnels connecting Emory Healthcare facilities along Clifton Road are open to all employees and feature murals with fitness tips, healthy recipes and scenes from across Georgia.
Thu Jan 07 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory will be back open Friday, Feb. 14.
Wed Feb 12 00:00:00 EST 2014
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To show support for survivors of sexual assault and the larger goal of ending sexual violence, the community is invited to participate in Emory Denim Day on Wednesday, April 20.
Tue Apr 12 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory is named the nation's top 'green school' among higher education institutions by the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools.
Fri Dec 13 00:00:00 EST 2013
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So far, Move More Challenge participants have walked an average of almost 9,400 steps per day -- that's about 650,000 miles. Emory's first enterprise-wide fitness challenge continues through Nov. 15.
Thu Oct 29 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Last month, the Office of Sustainability Initiatives invited Emory students, faculty and staff to create videos about the importance of landfill waste diversion. View the three winners of the video contest.
Mon Nov 27 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Emory faculty and staff can take steps to avoid becoming infected with Norovirus and prevent the spread of the illness to others, according to an all-staff email sent Tuesday by the human resources department.
Tue Nov 25 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Emory University's 170th Commencement celebrated the diverse accomplishments of the Class of 2015 and featured a keynote address by acclaimed author Salman Rushdie.
Mon May 11 12:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory is among 31 colleges and universities signing an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn President Trump's executive order banning people from six Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.
Wed Sep 20 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University has been ranked among the nation's top universities in the new 2014 Best Colleges guidebook from U.S. News & World Report.
Tue Sep 10 00:01:00 EDT 2013
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University Governance groups discuss sexual assault training and divestment issues.
Mon Dec 15 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Former U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey will deliver the keynote address at Emory's 172nd commencement ceremony Monday, May 8. She also will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters degree.
Mon Feb 13 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Nominations are being sought for the 2015 Thomas Jefferson Award, which honors a current faculty or staff member whose distinguished leadership, dedicated service and personal activities have made a major -- and potentially enduring -- contribution to the Emory community.
Fri Jan 16 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Emory University's priorities for 2013 include empowering faculty responsibility for the institution's future, enhancing student education and experiences, and exploring new markets for resource growth.
Mon Feb 18 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Watch this video to learn about Emory University, a top liberal arts research university located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Thu Aug 01 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Fri Aug 22 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Fri Aug 30 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory's preparedness office reiterates precautions to take for severe weather, including the recent extreme cold conditions, and related events, like getting stranded in your car.
Fri Jan 31 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Measuring key biometrics such as blood pressure, cholesterol and weight is providing 7,700 Emory employees with information about their health status and referrals to Emory resources.
Wed Apr 17 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Tornados to tsunamis: Earning an elite "StormReady" designation from the National Weather Service recognizes Emory's robust response plan for severe weather.
Thu May 16 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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The opening of the new Oxford science building is just one of the milestones slated for the spring semester. Find out what's new and noteworthy from each of the nine schools that make up Emory University.
Tue Jan 12 00:00:00 EST 2016
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President James W. Wagner concludes an extraordinary 13-year tenure characterized by an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Wed May 25 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, University Distinguished Professor at Emory, answers questions posed by first-year students at his 33rd annual Carter Town Hall.
Fri Sep 19 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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For the fifth consecutive year, WorldatWork's Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP) has awarded Emory University with the Work-Life Seal of Distinction.
Tue Feb 09 00:00:00 EST 2016
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October brings plenty of fall traditions to campus, from cheering on sports teams to mummies for Halloween. A variety of special events round out this month's calendar.
Wed Oct 05 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Alumnus and business executive John Morgan has been elected to serve as chair of the Emory Board of Trustees.
Fri Nov 08 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Trees that were displaced by the Emory University Hospital expansion project have been replanted around campus.
Fri Mar 29 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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The Dec. 6 symposium will feature recent collaborations by physicians at Emory and engineers at Georgia Tech.
Thu Dec 05 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Michael M.E. Johns, MD, former Emory University Chancellor and former Executive Vice President for Health Affairs will receive the 2015 Castle Connolly National Physician of the Year Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award will be presented on March 23, 2015, in New York City.
Tue Mar 17 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory takes a top spot among America's greenest colleges in Sierra magazine's 2013 "Cool Schools" rankings.
Mon Aug 19 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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The Emory University Board of Trustees has appointed three trustees to its Executive Committee: Shantella Carr Cooper, Teresa M. Rivero and Leah Ward Sears.
Mon Nov 30 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Jonathan S. Lewin, MD, has been appointed executive vice president of health affairs at Emory University. He also will serve as executive director for Emory's Woodruff Health Sciences Center, president and CEO of Emory Healthcare, and chair of the Board of Directors of Emory Healthcare. Lewin, who is currently with Johns Hopkins Medicine, will start his new role Feb. 1, 2016.
Thu Dec 10 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Our national discord weighs on all of us, but none more than the fresh, young minds of our nation. Emory President Claire E. Sterk encourages students to prioritize listening, reflection and rest this summer.
Fri Jun 23 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University remains closed Tuesday due to conditions related to Hurricane Irma. Learn how you can stay informed and safe.
Mon Sep 11 08:00:00 EDT 2017
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Temporary creative installations are being built around campus to celebrate the success of Campaign Emory and the culture of philanthropy that it has fostered.
Mon Feb 04 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine has named Emory University a "Best Value" for 2015-16, ranking the university 10th in its annual Best Value survey of 100 top private universities that exemplify excellent academics while keeping costs to a minimum.
Fri Dec 18 00:00:00 EST 2015
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"Strategies for a Loved One with Dementia" will be Thursday, May 14, at noon in Room 101 of the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.
Mon May 04 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory students set a new school record for Fulbright winners this year, with a higher percentage of applicants awarded the prestigious study-abroad grants than ever before.
Tue Jul 08 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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The third annual "Healthy New YOU Expo," featuring information on health, fitness and more, adds a new satellite location this year in addition to the main expo on campus. The expo is set for Thursday, Jan. 8.
Tue Jan 06 00:00:00 EST 2015
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More than 6,000 employees from Emory University and Emory Healthcare donned Fitbits to participate in the eight-week Move More Challenge, one of Emory's largest wellness events.
Wed Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Emory University faculty and staff were recognized with multiple awards at the 2016 school diploma ceremonies, including the Emory Williams Award for Distinguished Teaching.
Wed May 11 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Atlanta, Georgia is one of the 50 healthiest college towns across the United States as ranked by the Best Value Schools. The organization listed Emory University as "one of the top-notch colleges/universities found there."
Tue Oct 21 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Online training, required for all staff, will cover topics such as how to report sexual misconduct and what to do if a student tells you about a sexual assault, explains Lynell Cadray, university Title IX coordinator.
Thu Sep 10 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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The Healthy New YOU Expo returned Thursday, Jan. 11, with events at five locations, all designed to help Emory employees kick off the new year with a focus on health and wellbeing.
Tue Jan 16 00:00:00 EST 2018
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On Friday, Feb. 16, the Emory community gathered at the Cox Hall Bridge for a candlelight vigil to remember the victims of the shooting in Parkland, Florida. Emory offers a variety of resources for students, faculty and staff impacted by recent events.
Fri Feb 16 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Scholar, pastor, NPR commentator and university leader Robert Franklin returns to Emory with continuing commitments and questions on diversity.
Tue Nov 12 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Jonathan S. Lewin, MD, begins his tenure at Emory University on Feb. 1 with a jam-packed calendar, including stops in Emory Healthcare facilities to meet and talk with clinicians, nurses and staff members.
Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Come hear Emory faculty who have taught in this semester's University Course, "The Ferguson Movement: Power, Politics and Protest," on Friday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Tull auditorium in the School of Law.
Tue Oct 27 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory's WaterHub reaches a milestone, reducing potable water use on campus by more than 100 million gallons during the past two years, as the university continues to make progress toward ambitious sustainability goals.
Mon May 15 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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The Move More Challenge, Emory's annual physical activity challenge, steps off March 5. This year, registration takes place through Healthy Emory Connect, a new platform available via desktop or mobile app.
Tue Feb 27 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Emory University Police arrested an Oxford College student on Sunday, Oct. 11, and charged her with making terrorist threats against the university as a result of a social media message that she posted early that morning.
Tue Oct 13 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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President Jimmy Carter had already greeted an Emory University student dressed as a skeleton Wednesday night when a woman read aloud the evening's first randomly selected question: "What is your favorite ice cream?"....And so began Mr. Carter's annual town hall meeting with Emory freshmen, in which he for 33 years has stood gamely before throngs of teenagers. Jon Darby, president of Emory's Student Government Association, and Steven Hochman, director of research and faculty assistant at The Carter Center, also were quoted.
Thu Sep 18 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory University has acquired the papers of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Eugene Patterson, a significant voice for civil rights in the 1960s.
Tue Nov 29 00:00:00 EST 2016
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In the aftermath of the tragic shootings this week at Marjory Douglas Stoneman High School in Parkland, Florida, the Emory community will gather Friday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. at Cox Hall Bridge for a vigil in remembrance of the students and teachers lost.
Fri Feb 16 00:00:00 EST 2018
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As part of a multi-year management succession plan of outstanding, long-term financial leaders at Emory, Michael John Andrechak will join Emory as the university¿s first chief university budget officer and vice provost on July 14.
Thu May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Volunteer Emory, and the Center for Community Partnerships (CFCP) are hosting an End of Year Celebration on Friday, April 26 from 6-7:30 p.m. in Winship Ballroom.
Fri Apr 19 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Atlantans recognize that the Clifton Corridor is a priority for this city, connecting all residents to a thriving economic, educational and healthcare hub.
Sat Sep 08 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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After a year of dialogue, key subcommittees within the Commission on the Liberal Arts offer initial recommendations for building upon Emory's strong liberal arts tradition.
Tue May 06 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory celebrates Earth Month throughout April with a full slate of events focused on climate change, recycling, sustainable food and more.
Mon Mar 30 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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James W. Curran, David Eltis, Stephen T. Warren and Carol Worthman will be inducted later this year into one of the nation¿s most prestigious honor societies.
Wed Apr 22 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Participants in Emory's recent Fitbit pilot program walked the equivalent of eight times around the globe. In August, the Move More Challenge will open up to all Emory employees.
Mon Jun 08 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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The Emory campus was blanketed in white Friday when a rare early December snowstorm provided a delightful, unexpected study break for students preparing for final exams.
Mon Dec 11 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Led by Emory faculty, Wednesday's "Teach-In Against Hate" will be the latest in a series of campus responses to graffiti targeting a historically Jewish fraternity.
Tue Oct 14 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory University's graduate schools and programs are ranked among the best in the nation, according to analysis and surveys released today in U.S. News & World Report's 2018 "America's Best Graduate Schools" guide.
Mon Mar 13 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Peter Dowell, an emeritus English professor who served Emory for over 40 years as a gifted educator and administrative leader, died March 16. A memorial is set for April 11.
Mon Mar 30 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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In fiscal year 2017, Emory Healthcare provided $73.5 million in charity care, which includes care for patients with no health insurance, not even Medicare or Medicaid, and no resources of their own.
Sun Dec 10 02:00:00 EST 2017
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Led by Adrienne Slaughter, Emory's new Office of Student Success Programs and Services, offers a central resource for emotional support, academic assistance, financial emergencies, veterans' services and a range of scholarship programs.
Tue Jan 12 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Research, rankings, celebrities and students top the list of the biggest stories of 2013 from the Emory News Center.
Sat Dec 28 00:00:00 EST 2013
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U.S. Rep. John Lewis will deliver the keynote address as more than 15,000 fill the Emory Quadrangle on Monday to experience the pageantry and tradition of Commencement.
Wed May 07 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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University community speaks out against graffiti targeting Alpha Epsilon Pi, a historically Jewish fraternity on campus.
Mon Oct 06 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Later this week, first-year students will throng to Emory University's Atlanta and Oxford campuses to move in and begin writing the opening chapter of their own Emory experience.
Tue Aug 21 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory University's Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library announced it has acquired letters and memorabilia of renowned novelist Harper Lee. Joseph Crespino, Jimmy Carter Professor of History, and Rosemary M. Magee, former director of the Rose Library, are quoted. The story appeared in multiple outlets nationwide.
Fri Mar 02 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Historian Aron Rodrigue will speak on "The Making and Unmaking of Sephardi Jewry: The Ottoman Centuries," Monday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. as the 22nd annual Tenenbaum Family Lecturer.
Wed Jan 31 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Half of today's jobs may not exist in 20 years, so Emory must prepare students to succeed by emphasizing skills such as learning how to learn, flexibility and empathy, President Claire E. Sterk explains in a new video.
Tue Jun 26 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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As part of the ongoing "Conversations with America" series, Emory will host a campus discussion Jan. 24 focused on America's opioid crisis. Led by renowned pollster Peter D. Hart, the event will feature experts on addiction and drug trafficking.
Wed Jan 17 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Faculty and staff campus leaders from across the country will convene at Emory on Nov. 11 for "The Summit on Race: Not Just a Response, a Just Response."
Thu Nov 03 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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The 2015 Community Benefits Report provides numerous examples of community contributions through Emory's Woodruff Health Sciences Center.
Wed Jan 06 01:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory's Commute Alternatives Program helps employees save money and support sustainability by giving up the solo drive to work in favor of carpools, vanpools, shuttles and public transit.
Tue Jul 31 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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The Emory University Board of Trustees announced today that Claire E. Sterk, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Emory, has been selected as the university¿s 20th president. She was elected by a unanimous vote of the trustees during its meeting in Atlanta.
Fri Jun 03 09:30:00 EDT 2016
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Just as the excitement of Emory's Commencement and Staff Fest begins to wane, the campus is once again gearing up for its summer schedule, when the University plays host to a lively lineup of camps, conferences, classes and other events.
Mon May 23 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory University has appointed Bill Kotti and Mathwon Howard as associate vice presidents to the senior leadership team of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations.
Mon Aug 18 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Watch as Emory's behemoth new boiler is lifted into place by a 550-ton crane, after spending weeks traveling from Canada to Atlanta welded to a train. Five central boilers provide steam for campus heating systems and other key functions.
Mon Jul 25 04:00:00 EDT 2016
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This year's Employee Town Hall features a new format and new location, welcoming all Emory employees to mix and mingle with university leaders at a buffet lunch at the Campus Life Pavilion.
Tue Apr 11 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University President Claire E. Sterk has announced the appointment of David B. Sandor as senior vice president of communications and public affairs. Sandor will join Emory on March 19.
Mon Mar 12 07:00:00 EDT 2018
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William H. Fox Jr., a university educator perhaps best known for his leadership in developing a creative and robust student affairs division at Emory, died unexpectedly Friday evening at Emory University Hospital.
Sun Apr 13 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory University sent a letter to each member of the Georgia congressional delegation outlining the effects on research of the government shutdown combined with sequestration.
Tue Oct 15 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Winship Cancer Institute is one of only 15 sites worldwide to acquire and install a lattice sheet microscope, novel technology that will change the way researchers are able to visualize cells.
Tue Jan 03 01:00:00 EST 2017
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During the Dalai Lama's visit to Emory, he checked in for an update on the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative and was presented with newly translated science textbooks to help teach modern science in monastic education.
Thu Nov 07 01:00:00 EST 2013
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First there was Hollywood, then Bollywood, and now "Dooleywood" -- at least for the week of April 4-9. Dooley's Week celebrates the movies with a packed schedule of events starring Emory's skeletal Lord of Misrule.
Wed Mar 30 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory and Georgia Tech are building a new joint Library Service Center that will house a shared collection of materials, provide delivery services and free up space on the main campuses at both universities.
Wed Nov 19 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Researchers at Emory University received $572.4 million from external funding agencies in fiscal year 2015, a 9.69 percent increase over last fiscal year. This marks the largest amount of research funding in Emory's history and is the sixth consecutive year that research funding has exceeded $500 million.
Thu Sep 24 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University's Board of Trustees has elected three new members: Crystal Edmonson, broadcast editor of the Atlanta Business Chronicle; Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson, episcopal leader of the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church; and Stuart A. Rose, executive chairman of the board, REX American Resources Corp.
Fri Dec 16 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory students made the most of the dusting of snow that transformed the campus on Friday night and Saturday morning, even building a small snowman on the Quad.
Mon Jan 25 00:00:00 EST 2016
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At noon on Feb. 8, right after President Claire E. Sterk's inauguration, Emory will launch its first day of giving - a concentrated fundraising campaign inviting donors to help write the next chapter in the university's story.
Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Emory is the only university in Georgia and one of only three in the Southeast to earn the top ranking from Campus Pride, a national LGBT educational nonprofit.
Fri Aug 15 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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According to a newly released ranking from Forbes, Emory University has been ranked No. 39 out of 500 top large companies and organizations for America's Best Employers.
Tue May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Civil rights icon and U.S. John Lewis will deliver the keynote address at Emory University¿s spring commencement on May 12
Wed Feb 26 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Emory's new Institutional Data Management policy aims to create a common framework and standardize roles for handling data appropriately and effectively.
Wed Dec 10 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Emory's five educational gardens grow a variety of vegetables and fruits with help from student, faculty and staff volunteers.
Wed Jan 06 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory University ranks No. 15 on a new list of the world's top 100 universities with the best student-staff ratio. Compiled by Times Higher Education, the 2016 ranking includes 800 universities from 70 different countries.
Wed Feb 24 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory University political science professor Merle Black, the foremost authority on politics in the South, discusses the campaign ads of Nathan Deal and Jason Carter and what is and isn't affective.
Thu Oct 30 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory's Health and Exposome Research Center is inviting applications for pilot project grants (link to pdf, in folder) of up to $35,000. The application deadline is Feb. 1.
Mon Dec 16 00:00:00 EST 2013
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Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie, Emory's 2015 Commencement speaker, looks back on his years as University Distinguished Professor and Distinguished Writer in Residence.
Thu May 07 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory's new water recycling center, the first and only WaterHub in the country, will recycle up to 400,000 gallons per day. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and public tours are set for April 17.
Tue Apr 14 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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As flu season approaches, remember that Emory faculty and staff who are on the Emory medical plan can receive free flu vaccines.
Wed Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Emory joined 30 other universities around the country in filing a new amicus brief opposing President Trump's second executive order restricting immigration. The brief was filed April 20 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Thu Apr 20 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie returned to Emory University in February as University Distinguished Professor for a public lecture on human rights.
Tue Feb 17 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Two years after being treated at Emory University Hospital for Ebola virus disease, Nancy Writebol returns to Emory to reflect on what she experienced and offer inspiration to future nurses.
Tue Aug 30 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Over 1,700 employees have joined Colorful Choices, a six-week nutrition challenge from Healthy Emory that encourages participants to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Registration starts Monday for the Move More Challenge, one of the largest employee wellness events at Emory. Get your FitBit and sign up for the eight-week program, which kicks off Sept. 21.
Tue Aug 11 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory staff members are invited to join in the university's rich history of service to the graduating class, their families and guests by volunteering at Commencement. Opportunities begin May 3 with the annual Chair Rodeo.
Tue Apr 18 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory's Film and Media Studies professors share their top 10 movies of 2014 list, in no particular order.
Fri Dec 19 00:00:00 EST 2014
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History professor Joseph Crespino will discuss his new book, "Atticus Finch: The Biography," at a Rosemary Magee Creativity Conversation on May 3 at Emory's Woodruff Library.
Thu Apr 26 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Michael Dubin founded Dollar Shave Club in 2011. Five years later, in 2016, the company was acquired by Unilever for $1 billion. A five-year time horizon for a seven-figure exit is an enviable story. The markers of success are so stark it would be easy to assume the path to a $1 billion acquisition price was a smooth process. Dubin is the first to refute that idea. Based on his experience successfully building Dollar Shave Club, he shared his insights with Emory University¿s graduating class.
Thu May 31 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory University's Dr. Raymond J. Dingledine discusses the impact sequestration budget cuts could have on medical research at Emory and nationally.
Wed Mar 06 01:00:00 EST 2013
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As 15,000 attendees gather on the Quad for Emory's 171st Commencement, the University will confer honorary degrees on a Nobel laureate, an international autism advocate and the person who gave Emory one of its major literary jewels.
Thu May 05 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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In a Sept. 18 letter to the Emory Law School community, Interim Dean James B. Hughes Jr. outlined steps that will be taken to reinforce the school's commitment to the principles of equity, inclusion and respect.
Tue Sep 18 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Mon Oct 13 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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In a new ranking of top colleges and universities in the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education, Emory University ranked 18th out of 500 national public and private universities.
Thu Sep 29 14:15:00 EDT 2016
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Emory University continues to help in the development of bioscience startups. During the first decade of this century, Emory produced 30 startup companies and issued 288 license agreements accumulating more than $750 million in licensing revenue. If patent applications are any measure, Emory has been prolific, filing almost 1,000.
Sat Sep 14 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory is among 19 universities that filed an amicus brief Nov. 1 in support of students attending college while participating in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program.
Thu Nov 02 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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The Spring Forum on the Liberal Arts is Wednesday, April 30, at 5 p.m. in the Winship Ballroom of the Dobbs University Center.
Wed Apr 23 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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In fiscal year 2015-2016, Emory Healthcare provided $72.3 million in charity care. "Charity care" includes indigent care for patients with no health insurance, not even Medicaid or Medicare, and no resources of their own, plus catastrophic care for patients with bills that would shatter their lives, even with insurance.
Tue Jan 31 03:00:00 EST 2017
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Launched in fall 2013, the 1915 Scholars Program provides a "family" support network for first-generation college students who might struggle in their transition from high school to college.
Thu Jun 08 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Wednesday's 'Teach-In Against Hate' drew hundreds to the Emory Quadrangle to respond to anti-Semitic graffiti targeting Alpha Epsilon Pi, a historically Jewish fraternity.
Fri Oct 17 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Oxford College, located on Emory's original campus in Oxford, Georgia, held its Baccalaureate service on Friday, May 6, in Old Church, followed by Commencement on Saturday, May 7, on the Oxford quadrangle.
Tue May 10 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory's new University Librarian, Yolanda Cooper, brings a background rich in research library experience.
Thu Oct 03 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory University political science professors discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Nathan Deal and Jason Carter, the Georgia gubernatorial candidates.
Tue Oct 14 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Jonathan S. Lewin, Emory's executive vice president for health affairs, presented his first State of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center address on April 25, focusing on achievements over the last year and strategies for the future.
Tue May 02 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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The Commission on the Liberal Arts invites staff members to participate by serving on a committee.
Mon Sep 09 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory's graduate and professional schools and programs are ranked among the best in the nation, according to analysis and surveys released today in U.S. News & World Report's 2019 edition of the "America's Best Graduate Schools" guide.
Tue Mar 20 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Tropical storm fells trees on Emory's campuses, but extensive emergency preparations help keep students and patients safe in Irma's wake.
Wed Sep 13 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Elliott Winton, MD, veteran hematologist with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, received a 2016 MPN Hero award in recognition of his commitment to researching and caring for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of rare blood cancers.
Mon Dec 05 01:00:00 EST 2016
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At a special inauguration-themed Wonderful Wednesday gathering, students expressed high hopes for President Sterk's leadership of Emory.
Thu Feb 09 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Emory President James Wagner explains why investing an additional half-penny in public transportation will result in significant benefits for Georgia citizens.
Fri Feb 19 00:00:00 EST 2016
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The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation has pledged $400 million to find new cures for disease, develop innovative patient care models and improve lives while enhancing the health of individuals in need. The transformational gift is the largest ever received by Emory University.
Mon Jan 08 00:00:00 EST 2018
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As Emory President James Wagner prepares to retire in August, the University is honoring his legacy in ways that will be visible to students and faculty for decades to come.
Mon Jun 13 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory organizes a prayer and reflection service and offers resources to those affected by the tragedy at the Boston Marathon, as well as safety reminders for the community.
Tue Apr 16 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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As Emory experts treated Ebola patients, they also consulted and shared protocols with health care providers around the world. Meanwhile, Ebola has inspired "teachable moments" in classes ranging from biology to business and epidemiology to ethics.
Wed Feb 04 00:00:00 EST 2015
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After more than a decade as vice president for human resources, Peter Barnes has been chosen by President-elect Sterk to serve as Emory's chief business officer.
Tue Aug 23 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory President James Wagner will discuss the inspiration for his creative endeavors and how creativity informs his leadership in a conversation led by Rosemary Magee, director of the Rose Library.
Thu Feb 11 00:00:00 EST 2016
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A free, public class offered by Emory through the Coursera platform lets participants learn about nonviolence directly from Bernard LaFayette Jr. and other activists on the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement.
Wed Oct 28 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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This past weekend Gay Construction erected the super-structure of the new pedestrian bridge that spans Clifton Road.
Tue Jul 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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The Emory faculty, staff and student ticket lottery for on-campus events with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama opens online on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m.
Thu Aug 29 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Rich Mendola and Marc Overcash, two Emory executives with extensive experience, have assumed key interim leadership roles as Michael J. Mandl becomes president and CEO of Emory Healthcare.
Thu Mar 26 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University has been ranked 21st among the nation's top universities in the new 2016 Best Colleges guidebook from U.S. News & World Report.
Wed Sep 09 00:01:00 EDT 2015
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At last week's Employee Council Town Hall, Emory staff members enjoyed a buffet meal and musical performances, with remarks from President Claire E. Sterk and time to talk informally with Sterk and other university leaders.
Tue Apr 18 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Provost Claire Sterk invites faculty to a series of small group sessions to talk about what's on their minds.
Wed Sep 11 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory University President Claire E. Sterk has announced the appointment of Joshua R. Newton as senior vice president for advancement and alumni engagement. He will assume the post on Aug. 27, 2018.
Tue Jun 19 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory's James Weldon Johnson Institute hosts "Reflections on the Black Panther Party at 50" on Sept. 29, featuring Elaine Brown, activist and former Black Panther Party chair, and prominent Spelman College professor Beverly Guy-Sheftall.
Tue Sep 27 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Cameron Taylor has been named vice president for government and community affairs at Emory University. She will serve as the chief governmental affairs officer for the university, including Emory Healthcare.
Mon Oct 19 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Installation of solar panels at three Emory sites, projected to be completed within six months, will mark a significant expansion of solar energy on campus.
Wed May 28 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Summary for RSS and Emory Medal recipient and Laney Graduate School alumna Joan Houston Hall was interviewed for her work as chief editor of the Dictionary of American Regional English.
Thu Nov 21 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Founded 10 years ago, Emory Global Health Institute is a university-wide organization comprising 200 faculty members representing every college across campus with the expertise to create lasting global change.
Mon Apr 03 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science in Emory College recently held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate separating into two standalone departments. The change will allow both new departments to grow and build on their core strengths.
Wed Sep 19 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory seniors, campus faith leaders and administrators gathered on the morning of Friday, May 11, in Cannon Chapel for the annual Baccalaureate service, a collective reflection upon the Class of 2018's college experience during the past four years.
Fri May 11 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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At Vassar, Amherst College and Emory University, 22 percent of undergraduates in 2010-11 received federal Pell Grants, which go mostly to students whose families earn less than $30,000 a year. | Chroncle of Philanthropy
Wed Jul 31 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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More than 100 Emory University employees were honored recently for reaching milestones in their years of service. Marie P. Hodo was one of two staff members recognized for 45 years; awards were also given for 40, 35, 30 and 25 years.
Mon May 16 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Dining on campus has moved into its summer mode now that the semester has ended.
Wed May 11 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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To celebrate the finality of their time at Emory, Emory seniors toasted each other with a Coke and marched via candlelight to the alumni house, signifying their their new status as alums rather than undergrads.
Fri May 09 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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As Emory celebrated Tibet Week, Buddhist monks spent hours crafting an intricate sand mandala. On July 24, the Carlos Museum hosts a closing ceremony for the mandala, just one of the interesting things to do this month.
Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory University's endowment posted a 1.9 percent return for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 2016, and was valued at $6.5 billion.
Mon Nov 14 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory University has appointed P. David Johnson, a highly accomplished 25-year veteran of higher education advancement, communication and marketing, as its new associate vice president of marketing and communication in the Department of Communications and Public Affairs.
Thu Jan 29 00:00:00 EST 2015
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The Emory chapter of the NAACP hosted a candlelight vigil on Thursday, Jan. 14, in Asbury Circle to honor Sandra Bland, Tamir Rice and all black lives lost in 2015.
Tue Jan 19 00:00:00 EST 2016
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David S. Stephens, vice president for research at the Woodruff Health Sciences Center, writes about the cost and return on investment of research for Emory and our society.
Wed Jun 19 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr., Atlanta NPR affiliate WABE-FM honored individuals and organizations who are preserving King's mission and advancing his dream.
Thu Apr 05 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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A large number of Emory employees and physicians got a sneak peek of the new Emory University Hospital Tower, 11 days before the first two floors open to the public.
Mon Jul 31 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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The Emory community is invited to a block party on Thursday, April 21, to thank Emory President James Wagner and his wife, Debbie, for their service to the University. The lunch gathering in Asbury Circle features music, food and more.
Tue Mar 29 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Alumni say they are happy they chose Emory, had good experiences as students and left the university well prepared for graduate school, careers and community involvement.
Wed May 28 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time to learn more about what to do if an emergency occurs on campus.
Thu Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory's new food service vendor says 'Bon Appetit' with improved menus and venues. See the full list of changes for this semester.
Sat Aug 22 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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In the wake of the Trump administration's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Emory's commitment to our students remains steadfast. In concert with our peer institutions, Emory is working diligently to advocate for a swift bipartisan solution.
Wed Sep 06 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University President James Wagner today announced the appointment of Michael J. Mandl to the position of president and CEO of Emory Healthcare.
Wed Mar 11 06:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University's Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library has acquired the records and artists' books of Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (The Contemporary) and Nexus Press. A rotating exhibit is planned for August.
Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Open to Emory and non-Emory students, the Emory Business Institute offers a three-week, intensive academic course about marketing, accounting and finance, as well as how students can apply the skills they learn to practical career situations.
Tue Apr 17 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory's Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, a program that expands access for underrepresented minorities to earn doctorates and faculty positions, has received renewed funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Wed Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2017
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The annual "Don't Dump It, Donate It" collection drive encourages students who are moving out to give away unwanted items instead of throwing them in the trash.
Mon May 06 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Developed through extensive community engagement, the prospectus is in part a job description, but also includes the strategic opportunities, aspirations and values of Emory, as well as leadership qualities that will be pivotal as prospective candidates are recruited.
Thu Feb 18 00:00:00 EST 2016
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From chalkboards across campus to dining tables, residence halls and classrooms, students are invited to grapple with important questions: What is integrity? What does it look like?
Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory will induct three new members into its Sports Hall of Fame with its Class of 2014 including: Mary Ellen Gordon (women's tennis), Annie Schenck (women's soccer) and Mike Phillips (head golf coach).
Mon Jun 30 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory University, in conjunction with the CDC and other jurisdictions, will hold a full-scale active threat exercise on the Druid Hills campus on Wednesday, March 14, and on the CDC's Roybal Campus on Saturday, March 17.
Tue Mar 06 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Emory's Hahn Woods, officially the T. Marshall Hahn Jr. Commemorative Forest, features a walking trail and views of the South Fork of Peachtree Creek.
Tue Aug 04 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Wonder what it's like to be a CEO, author, social media director, consultant, or more? The @AlwaysEmory campaign lets students follow successful alumni through a typical work day.
Wed Feb 25 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Interest among high-achieving students applying to Emory's undergraduate programs for the class of 2018 remained steady this year. John Latting, assistant vice provost for undergraduate enrollment, notes there are powerful undercurrents at play in the college application process.
Thu Jan 30 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Allison K. Dykes, vice president for alumni relations at Emory University, has been named vice president and secretary of the university, effective Jan. 13, according to an announcement by Emory University President James Wagner.
Tue Nov 19 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Atlanta Braves legend Chipper Jones speaks to Emory's graduating seniors at Class Day. His message of staying focused, working hard, and giving back to the community resounded with the students.
Fri May 10 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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A campus-wide survey to assess the culture and climate surrounding issues of diversity and inclusion at Emory will be emailed to faculty, staff and students on Oct. 17.
Thu Oct 13 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Sarah Craven Cook has been named senior associate vice president for the Emory Alumni Association. Cook succeeds Allison Dykes, who was named vice president and secretary of the university.
Thu Nov 21 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Convened by Emory's Laney Graduate School, the STEM Research and Career Symposium welcomes students from underrepresented groups to campus Oct. 2-3. The Emory community is invited to attend student research presentations and help showcase the university.
Wed Sep 27 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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For more than a decade, Michael Kloss has been the guiding force behind Emory's highest-profile events. Now he is bringing his leadership and organizational skills to a new role as chief of staff for the Office of the President.
Tue Apr 04 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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The Emory University Alumni Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Emory Medal -- Emory's highest alumni award. The Medal will be awarded to H. Kenneth Walker, 56OX 58C 63M, 65MR, 70MR, 71MR, and to nursing alumni Crystal Johnson, 00N, Laura Mitchell-Spurlock, 950x 97N, and Jason Slabach, 13N.
Thu Feb 01 02:00:00 EST 2018
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Visualizing what the Emory University campus and Emory Village retail district looked like years ago is easier now that the university's Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library has placed some of its archival photos on Historypin.org.
Mon Mar 23 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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In a conversation with Emory constitutional law scholar Fred Smith Jr., Sonia Sotomayor, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, reflected on her personal experiences and how the crux of law is "about helping people."
Wed Feb 07 00:00:00 EST 2018
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched a federal civil rights investigation into the incident that occurred Oct. 5 at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house on the main Emory University campus. The historically Jewish fraternity was the target of offensive graffiti, including swastikas.
Tue Oct 07 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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From campus buildings to pedestrian plazas and now, a vegetable garden atop a university hospital, green roofs are serving Emory's sustainability vision.
Fri Aug 04 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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With the spring winners, Emory athletes have been awarded 10 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year, tying the record for the most at a single institution in one year.
Fri Jul 25 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Wondering what to do with textbooks as the semester draws to a close? Consider donating them to the lending library created by Emory's First-generation Low Income Partnership. Donation boxes are available in residence halls and several Campus Life offices.
Wed Dec 06 00:00:00 EST 2017
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In response to a Committee on Class and Labor report, selection of external vendors who employ non-Emory workers will be guided by key ethical principles and values.
Fri Feb 28 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Organized by students, the annual Sustainable Food Fair filled the Cox Bridge on Friday, Sept. 30, featuring tastings, educational displays, and sustainably grown produce and other foods to purchase.
Tue Oct 04 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory continues to hold last year's 16th overall ranking in market value of its endowment.
Fri Feb 01 01:00:00 EST 2013
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New university registrar served as interim and has implemented processes to improve methods for providing information.
Mon May 06 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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During a volatile election year, politics emerged as a focal point at Emory's 35th annual Carter Town Hall -- a lively conversation between first-year students and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
Thu Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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In 2005, Emory pledged to reduce energy usage per square foot by 25 percent in 10 years. Thanks to a shared vision of sustainability, the university exceeded the goal ahead of schedule.
Thu Dec 04 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Student Health Services has reported 193 cases of influenza and influenza-type illness since Jan. 1. The number of reported cases appears to have peaked, but the campus remains vigilant and focused on prevention.
Tue Feb 13 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Seniors Tammany Grant and Maya Nair co-founded Girls Who Code Emory and teach a pilot non-credit programming course drawing a wide range of students, highlighting the increasing diversity of Emory's growing undergraduate computer science program.
Sun Jan 07 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Emory University's Class of 2016 includes more than 4,500 students representing 49 states and 76 countries. Take a closer look at how this year's graduating class adds up.
Fri May 06 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Watch four hours of Emory University's 2014 commencement ceremonies in just one minute in this time-lapse video.
Tue May 13 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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The community is urged to speak out in support of the Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative, a four-mile light rail line that would provide commuting options, decrease traffic congestion and improve sustainability in the Emory area.
Tue Sep 11 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory University political science professors discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Georgia's Senate candidates David Perdue and Michelle Nunn as well as what the race means at the national level.
Mon Sep 29 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory University and Emory Healthcare faculty and staff can register through Oct. 28 for "Refresh from Stress: 30-Day Inspiration," kicking off Nov. 1. Participants complete daily activities focused on self-care, mindfulness, gratitude and more.
Mon Oct 24 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory students welcomed parents and other family members to campus Oct. 21-23 for Family Weekend. The favorite annual tradition included a full slate of activities, from Halloween-themed events to information sessions.
Tue Oct 25 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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A three-week summer program introduced students to the study of infectious diseases with lectures and hands-on experience.
Fri Aug 30 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory University President James Wagner and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs Dr. S. Wright Caughman were named to Atlanta's 100 most influential people, as selected by the Chronicle's editors.
Thu Jun 19 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Students gathered in front of the Emory School of Medicine on Wednesday, March 14, joining young people around the country in National Walkout Day protests to stand up against gun violence.
Thu Mar 15 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory's Campus Services donated over 100 pounds of custodial uniforms and Emory Athletics donated over 300 pounds of athletic uniforms to re:loom, a Decatur-based nonprofit.
Wed Aug 14 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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The state-of-the-art Library Service Center, created by Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology to house a shared collection amassing millions of volumes, formally opened Thursday after a joint dedication ceremony.
Fri Mar 18 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence (CFDE) has issued a call for proposals for two of its teaching grants for the Fall 2015 semester. Applications for each are due Friday, May 8.
Mon Apr 27 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Claude Sitton, an Emory graduate who earned national acclaim for his groundbreaking coverage of the some of the most turbulent years of the American civil rights movement, died Tuesday, March 10. He was 89.
Wed Mar 11 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory's WaterHub, the first water reclamation facility of its kind in the country, celebrated its official dedication with a ceremony and ribbon-cutting April 17.
Tue Apr 21 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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As Emory strives to meet ambitious goals for reducing energy use, find out the winners of the annual Campus Energy Competition and how you can help conserve during the Holiday Building Turndown.
Wed Dec 13 00:00:00 EST 2017
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This spring Emory launches its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), "The Nature of Evidence," introducing a vision for how the plan will be implemented across campus over the next six years.
Thu Jan 16 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Thanks to a collaborative agreement between Emory and Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, faculty members from both schools are working together on projects ranging from cancer treatment to biomedical engineering.
Fri Jun 02 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Through panels featuring Emory's Mellon Faculty Fellows and discussions with Emory deans and senior leadership, the Interdisciplinary Humanities Conference will explore interdisciplinary humanities and the liberal arts throughout Emory's colleges, graduate and professional schools.
Fri Mar 02 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Award of Distinction. These awards recognize Emory University employees for their contributory excellence to the university's mission, programs and operations.
Thu Aug 24 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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The Emory community is mourning the loss of Raymond Danowski, who contributed a vast collection of 20th-century poetry and related materials that has become a world-renowned resource for research and scholarship at the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library.
Mon Mar 05 00:00:00 EST 2018
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This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia, the perfect time for the Emory community to review campus emergency plans for what to do when dangerous weather approaches.
Mon Feb 06 00:00:00 EST 2017
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In his keynote address, renowned epidemiologist William Foege offered 10 key lessons focused on seeking connections, equity and justice in the world.
Tue May 10 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory Investment Management has named two new managing directors to its team of investment managers responsible for the asset allocation, investment management and oversight of the university's $6.9 billion endowment.
Tue May 22 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Beginning Jan. 1, Emory faculty and staff, as well as Laney Graduate School students, will have access to temporary caregiving services when an unexpected breakdown in a routine childcare or adult/elder care arrangement occurs.
Mon Nov 30 00:00:00 EST 2015
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In a message to the Emory community, President Claire E. Sterk notes that the liberal arts "inspire us to confront the problems and tragedies we encounter with integrity, courage and imagination."
Tue Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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The Emory community united April 21 for a festive block party to thank President James Wagner and his wife, Debbie, for their contributions to the University.
Fri Apr 22 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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A student-driven report outlines recommendations to achieve Emory's collective vision for a better community.
Fri Mar 08 01:00:00 EST 2013
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This year's winners of the Emory Alumni Board Scholarships include an undergraduate business student, a law student completing her second Emory degree and two students pursuing master's degrees in public health.
Mon Oct 23 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory celebrates Homecoming with "Emory Land," a series of events all week inspired by Candy Land and other classic board games. Homecoming culminates Saturday with the annual parade and concert, this year featuring the Plain White T's.
Wed Oct 18 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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As Edie Murphree prepares to retire, having spent 11 years as vice president for finance and the last 18 months helping smooth the transition for her successor, colleagues praise her wisdom, leadership and devotion to the University.
Mon Jun 06 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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The midwinter academic festival will have Baroque and jazz concerts, lectures on politics and medicine, and a celebration of Emory authors.
Fri Jan 17 00:00:00 EST 2014
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Emory organizations have scheduled a full slate of events to educate and empower the campus community.
Mon Apr 06 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Goizueta Business School has launched Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, one piece of a collection of programs geared toward entrepreneurship, where entrepreneurs will work with faculty and students each semester.
Fri Feb 09 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Staff Fest, the annual celebration of Emory staff members, is set for Friday, May 12, from noon to 3 p.m. on the Quad.
Wed May 10 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University has launched a national search to fill the position of executive vice president for business and administration. Details about qualifications for the role can be found on a new website dedicated to the search.
Thu May 14 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory has been recognized by the International District Energy Association (IDEA) with the 2018 IDEA Innovation Award for the WaterHub, an award-winning facility that reclaims and reuses campus wastewater.
Thu Jul 05 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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A noted Atlanta historian and professor of American studies, Dana White served Emory for nearly 50 years as a teacher, scholar, administrator and library curator.
Tue Nov 29 00:00:00 EST 2016
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The preservation team provides disaster response not only at Emory's libraries but Emory offices and buildings, departmental libraries, faculty offices and in the community.
Mon Sep 30 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Fri Dec 27 00:00:00 EST 2013
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Emory participates in the Atlanta Science Festival, a weeklong celebration of local science and technology featuring presentations, demonstrations and tours for the Atlanta community.
Tue Mar 04 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Portions of Clifton Road closed this weekend for bridge demolition
Thu Feb 23 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Hospital construction and streetscape improvements will continue along Clifton Road this fall, while work is also underway on a variety of new amenities for the Emory and Oxford College campuses.
Mon Aug 22 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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A new location has helped fuel substantial growth at Emory Continuing Education, which now offers more than 20 certificate programs and hundreds of individual professional and personal development courses. Emory employees receive a 10 percent discount.
Mon Apr 18 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Now in its second year, Emory's ACE program gains strength with international students seeking a deeper understanding of U.S. campus life and culture.
Tue Aug 20 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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The EPA and WHO are jump-starting an effort to phase out mercury thermometers from common use. Emory will follow the same precedent and also raise awareness about the dangers of mercury.
Mon Jun 09 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Senior lecturer Kristin Wendland has spent her career blending music and academia, traveling to Argentina to study the intricacies of the tango. Now she steps into the spotlight as president of the University Senate.
Fri Sep 02 11:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory's 2012 Annual Report, newly available online in a single-page format, identifies nine institutional priorities within three broad areas.
Sun Feb 10 01:00:00 EST 2013
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The annual Chair Rodeo, held Wednesday, May 3, drew staff and faculty volunteers from across the university to help set up chairs for the crowd of approximately 15,000 expected to attend Commencement.
Thu May 04 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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On Dec. 1, Emory will observe World AIDS Day with a display of 800 panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt. The event also includes speakers and free HIV testing.
Mon Nov 24 00:00:00 EST 2014
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While almost all courses offered at Emory involve evidence, special evidence-focused seminars help first-year students learn to evaluate research, make informed decisions and become smart consumers of knowledge.
Thu Nov 09 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Starting July 1, Srinivas "Srini" Pulavarti will serve as vice president and chief investment officer (CIO), responsible for overseeing the university's investment portfolio totaling approximately $6.9 billion.
Wed Apr 11 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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On Wednesday, April 1, the Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) will activate the monthly test of Emory's emergency notification system.
Tue Mar 31 01:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University is one of the nation's best employers for women, according to new rankings released by Forbes magazine. Emory ranked highest among the Atlanta-based companies on the list.
Wed Jul 25 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Participants in Emory's 2014 Campus-wide Energy Competition saved 148,514 kilowatt hours of energy, the equivalent of 102 metric tons of carbon dioxide.
Tue Dec 02 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Addressing his last Employee Council Town Hall, Emory President James Wagner quoted Robert Woodruff to remind attendees that "the future belongs to the discontented," before he and other senior leadership took questions on a variety of topics.
Thu Apr 14 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine has named Emory University a "Best Value" for 2013-14, ranking the university 14th overall in its annual Best Value survey of 100 top private universities that exemplify excellent academics while keeping costs to a minimum.
Fri Oct 18 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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The selection process for Emory University's next president achieved a significant milestone today with the announcement of a 14-member Presidential Selection Committee.
Fri Nov 13 00:00:00 EST 2015
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At Emory, we believe each member of our community deserves to study, work and live in accordance with their gender identity. Therefore, individuals may use restrooms and other facilities that correspond to their gender identity.
Sat Feb 25 00:00:00 EST 2017
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A two-story pedestrian bridge will rise over Clifton Road this month as Emory University Hospital continues progress on its new, state-of-the-art hospital tower. The bridge will be constructed in the center lanes and lifted into place.
Mon Jul 11 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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William Foege, MD, the renowned epidemiologist credited with devising the strategy to eradicate smallpox, will deliver the keynote address at Emory University's 171st commencement ceremony Monday, May 9.
Mon Feb 08 10:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory's nursing, business, medical and law schools are among several of the University's professional schools and graduate programs that are ranked among the best in the nation, according to analysis and surveys released today in U.S. News & World Report's 2017 edition of "America's Best Graduate Schools" guide.
Wed Mar 16 00:01:00 EDT 2016
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The Class of 2015 includes some 4,572 graduates, about half earning bachelor's degrees from Emory College of Arts and Sciences and half representing Emory's graduate and professional schools.
Fri May 08 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Her schedule sounds like many other university employees: She sees clients, goes to meetings, attends campus events and likes to walk in Lullwater Preserve. But Beowulf is no ordinary staff member. Get to know Emory's first therapy dog.
Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Emory's degrees in Quantitative Theory and Methods cited
Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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The upcoming CNN DIALOGUES, "Film and Social Justice: An Ongoing Conversation," will be held Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m.
Tue Apr 07 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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With the release of the new feature film "Denial," Emory professor Deborah Lipstadt--portrayed in the film by actress Rachel Weisz--reflects upon her landmark legal battle against a Holocaust denier.
Mon Oct 03 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Kirk W. Elifson is the best friend, scholarly collaborator and husband of Claire E. Sterk, Emory's new president.
Tue Nov 08 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory University President James Wagner has announced two interim executive appointments prompted by the promotion of Michael J. Mandl, executive vice president for business and administration, to president and CEO for Emory Healthcare.
Fri Mar 13 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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The annual Chair Rodeo, held Wednesday, May 9, drew staff and faculty volunteers from across the university to help set up chairs for the crowd of approximately 15,000 expected to attend Commencement.
Thu May 10 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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If your office is getting buried under boxes or bytes of information, help is available from Emory's Records Management program. Learn what to keep and what to destroy by scheduling a site visit or registering for a Records Management workshop.
Tue Nov 10 00:00:00 EST 2015
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A third-generation Emory alumna, Rosa Tarbutton Sumter of Atlanta has been elected to the Board of Trustees at Emory University.
Mon Jul 02 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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A digital scholarship project is unearthing local Civil War history with an interactive map.
Thu Aug 08 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Now headed into its 10th year, the weekly Emory Farmers Market welcomes new vendors and launches a rewards program for customers who bring reusable bags.
Sun Sep 17 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Since announcing the acquisition of President Obama's letters, the Rose Library has welcomed a steady stream of students, faculty, staff and alumni to read his thoughts as a college student.
Wed Oct 25 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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For the first time ever, total applications to Emory University's undergraduate programs surpassed 20,000 for the Class of 2019.
Thu Jan 29 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Today's issue of the Emory Report eBulletin features a new, fully mobile-responsive design. The new design was created to be easily readable on smartphones, tablets and other devices, with layout automatically adjusting to fit your screen.
Tue Apr 14 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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The Oxford College community gathered Sunday to remember Abinta Kabir and Faraaz Hossain, who were killed in July in Bangladesh. "Let us cross borders with the courage they showed in their lives," President-elect Claire Sterk urged.
Tue Aug 30 10:00:00 EDT 2016
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The Center for Community Partnerships (CFCP) has a new deadline, Friday, Feb. 21, to submit campus-wide examples that illustrate Emory's commitment to community engagement during the 2012-2013 academic year.
Tue Jan 21 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Karen Salisbury has served Emory for three decades, from Campus Life to Campus Services to the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, even meeting her husband here. As she prepares to retire, she reflects on work she's loved.
Tue Jan 10 00:00:00 EST 2017
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A class of Emory College students invites the entire Emory community to come out Friday to learn about sustainable food practices and sample tasty treats at the 12th annual Sustainable Food Fair.
Wed Sep 27 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University and WellStar Health System announced today that they are engaged in formal discussions regarding their vision to create a new, unified health system to provide excellence in patient care and advance world-class healthcare throughout Metro Atlanta, Georgia, and beyond.
Mon Feb 09 00:00:00 EST 2015
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William Mallard, one of the longest-serving and best-loved professors at Emory's Candler School of Theology, died Dec. 23. He was 87 years old.
Mon Dec 29 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Addressing an Emory town hall meeting, U.S. Rep. Tom Price expressed support for strong federal funding of scientific and biomedical research. Price also met with Jonathan Lewin, executive vice president for health affairs, and Emory President James Wagner during his visit.
Thu May 05 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory University's BBA program ranks among the best in the nation, according to Poet and Quants' recent analysis of Bloomberg Businessweek and U.S. News & World Report 2014 rankings.
Wed Jul 16 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Unseasonably warm weather, blooming flowers and budding trees welcomed students and faculty returning from spring break.
Wed Mar 16 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory staff members are invited to a meeting with the Presidential Selection Committee on Friday, Jan. 22.
Tue Jan 19 00:00:00 EST 2016
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In "The Blue Stain," a man viewed as white in Europe struggles with identity after he comes to the U.S., where he is seen as black. Thanks to Peter Höyng, associate professor of German studies, the novel is now available in English.
Thu Oct 12 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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John Latting, assistant vice provost for undergraduate enrollment and dean of admission at Emory, was interviewed on advice for students considering applying for early admission to college.
Thu Sep 12 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Sylvia Ennis was driving to her job at Emory when a falling tree almost claimed her life. Three years later, she looks back with gratitude for her unexpected survival and ongoing support from co-workers, family and friends.
Thu Dec 03 00:00:00 EST 2015
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On Monday, May 11, thousands will gather on the Quad for Emory's 170th Commencement, celebrating the diverse achievements of the Class of 2015.
Tue May 05 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University political science professor Gregory Martin discusses how campaign ads affect elections and why it limits the candidate pool.
Wed Oct 29 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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The Interdisciplinary Humanities Conference explored the vitality and creative breadth of humanistic inquiry, as faculty, students and university leaders gathered to discuss the growth of interdisciplinary scholarship at Emory and ways to help it flourish.
Thu Apr 05 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Events for Emory's midwinter academic festival include the 20th annual Distinguished Faculty Lecture, given this year by acclaimed biologist and primatologist Frans de Waal.
Mon Feb 02 00:00:00 EST 2015
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The third "Conversations with America" focused on attitudes about the current political environment, leading up to the 2018 Congressional elections, along with the issue of online privacy.
Fri Jun 08 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Dozens of Emory marchers joined in the Atlanta Pride Parade on Sunday, Oct. 11, taking to the streets of Midtown Atlanta to celebrate the fight for LGBT equality.
Tue Oct 13 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory will continue working closely with our university colleagues and our community and governmental partners to ensure that Emory's doors remain open to bright, dedicated thinkers from all nations, faiths and backgrounds.
Tue Jun 26 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Winners of the March 2014 Building Recycling Competition have been announced. They are Dobbs University Center (DUC) and Eagle Row fraternity houses.
Mon May 05 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory and Vanderbilt universities join efforts to push Congress to look at the dangers of striking a short-term budget bargain.
Tue Dec 10 01:00:00 EST 2013
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At Staff Fest 2013, the Emory News Center team invited employees to answer questions about their work-life experience at Emory.
The Emory News Center at news.emory.edu showcases the top news from around the University.
Mon Jun 03 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Volunteer trips to the organic farm at Emory's Oxford College are among the many entertaining and educational events on February's calendar, which also includes concerts, poetry readings and more.
Tue Feb 02 00:00:00 EST 2016
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When Emory's Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Violence sought information earlier this year about perceptions and experiences surrounding sexual violence, they first reached out to community members at the heart of campus culture -- students.
Tue Jul 14 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Accolades continue to accrue for the WaterHub, Emory's on-site water recycling system. The facitly, the first of its kind in the United States, has won its sixth honor since officially opening in April.
Thu Dec 10 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Members of the Emory community are encouraged to wear denim on April 22 for Denim Day, an annual event designed to raise awareness and support for sexual assault survivors.
Thu Apr 16 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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The Emory University women's swimming and diving program captured its ninth-consecutive NCAA Division III national championship Saturday night. Emory's men's swimming and diving team finished second in their NCAA competition.
Mon Mar 26 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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As the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta approaches, the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS) at Emory University will launch a self-guided mobile tour of battle-related sites throughout the city.
Mon Jun 09 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Launched in the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, Emory's Threat Assessment Team brings together experts from across the university to evaluate situations that could impact campus safety and security.
Mon Sep 22 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory University's official Twitter account topped 30,000 followers on Monday, a significant milestone in Emory's social media presence.
Tue Feb 23 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Many people may know him as Vincent Chase from the HBO show "Entourage," but his real name is Adrian Grenier and recently he spoke to graduating Emory seniors about struggling, fame, and home-cooked meals.
Fri May 09 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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An interfaith vigil held in Cannon Chapel today honored the lives of Abinta Kabir and Faraaz Hossain, two Emory students who were killed in the recent terrorist attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Thu Jul 07 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory University partners with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Georgia Humanities Council to present a year of academic and artistic programming that explores "Creation Stories." This is the first major collaboration among all three organizations.
Tue Oct 15 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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From campus gardens to research labs, projects funded by the latest round of grants from Emory's Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI) hope to support pollinators, improve energy use and reduce waste across the university.
Thu Jan 18 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Ben Goldfein's honors thesis examines the philosophical impact of AI and why "we need to shift the current ethos of technological progress and start realizing that it is not just the end results which matter, but also the means to get there."
Mon May 07 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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An upcoming pilot event in Emory's Quality Enhancement Plan, "The Nature of Evidence," aims to help students bring critical thinking about diversity into the discussion.
Fri Feb 28 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Students and alumni celebrated Homecoming with dozens of events, culminating in the annual parade, festival and concert.
Sun Sep 25 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory's annual report highlights the university's impact here in Atlanta and around the world, sharing stories of creating knowledge, educating the next generation, transforming society, and helping develop new and better ways to prevent and treat disease.
Thu Jun 15 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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The search for Emory's next provost and executive vice president of academic affairs has narrowed a highly competitive field of promising candidates to a small group of finalists who visited campus over recent weeks.
Tue Apr 04 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory mentioned as participating university
Mon Jul 30 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory's Office of Sustainability Initiatives has announced the winners of recent competitions centered on reducing energy use and increasing recycling.
Tue Dec 15 00:00:00 EST 2015
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After a semester at Emory's helm, President Claire E. Sterk will be officially inaugurated Feb. 8. The celebration "is a time to share the passions and dreams of our community and how I believe we can make our dreams into realities," she says.
Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 2017
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In a message to the Emory community, Ajay Nair, dean of Campus Life, invites feedback on possible solutions to demands set forth by the Black Students of Emory movement. A special website, Dialogue at Emory, has been created to engage the community in the process.
Wed Feb 24 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Healthy Emory's "Know Your Numbers" screenings, held at 85 onsite events at Emory Healthcare and Emory University earlier this year, provided over 7,300 Emory employees with important information about their health and well-being.
Wed Oct 04 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University, in collaboration with Sustainable Water, is lessening its water footprint with a new facility called the WaterHub. It's a water reclamation facility that recycles and treats sewer water to heat and cool Emory's buildings.
Mon Apr 13 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Renowned author and human rights advocate Salman Rushdie, University Distinguished Professor at Emory, will deliver the keynote address at the university's 170th commencement ceremony Monday, May 11. He will receive an honorary doctor of letters degree.
Sun Feb 15 17:15:00 EST 2015
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Long before Emory's innovative new water reclamation facility began harnessing the power of nature to clean and recycle wastewater for non-potable uses on campus, the system was already serving as a living laboratory.
Mon Jan 26 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Staff Fest, Emory's annual celebration of its employees, filled the Quad on Friday for music, food and activities. See more photos and learn the winners of the volleyball tournament and Fun Run.
Tue May 17 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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The Emory Veterans Association hosted the university's annual Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the flagpole on the Quad.
Tue Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Hundreds of members of the Emory community came together Monday for a candlelight vigil in response to violence around the world, including last week's deadly terror attacks in Beirut and Paris.
Tue Nov 17 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Emory President James Wagner, who retires in August, was honored with a farewell gala held June 3 at The St. Regis Atlanta.
Tue Jun 07 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory is a founding member of the newly formed Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC).
Wed Jul 31 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory University upperclassmen give advice to incoming freshmen on the best ways to have a successful, fun college career.
Thu Aug 22 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory continues to promote a tobacco-free environment as Campus Life, Campus Services, and Human Resources team up to substantially strengthen deterrence and enforcement measures, beginning this spring semester.
Mon Jan 12 00:00:00 EST 2015
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A tribute to Emory's 19th president, James Wagner, "The Wise Heart" was first shown at a farewell gala on June 3. Featuring interviews ranging from students to former President Jimmy Carter, the video heralds Wagner's achievements.
Tue Jun 07 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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A video campaign led by Emory students aims to give millennials across Georgia a voice in Atlanta's bid for Amazon's second headquarters.
Thu May 03 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Strong gains from U.S. financial instruments and improving global economics help grow Emory's endowment funds.
Wed Nov 20 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Almost 8,000 Emory employees have already registered for the Move More Challenge, an eight-week program using Fitbit trackers to encourage participants to "move more." Registration has been extended to Sept. 21, the day the challenge starts.
Thu Sep 17 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University has been ranked 21st among the nation's top universities in the new 2015 Best Colleges guidebook from U.S. News & World Report.
Tue Sep 09 00:01:00 EDT 2014
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In the event of severe weather conditions, the university may announce delays or cancellations of normal campus activities.
Thu Dec 10 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Emory University ranked 17th out of more than 300 organizations that applied for Chief Learning Officer magazine¿s LearningElite Awards. Emory was the only academic institution selected for the award, which honors the best companies for learning and development.
Tue May 24 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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A third-generation Emory alumna, Rosa Tarbutton Sumter of Atlanta has been elected to the Board of Trustees at Emory University.
Mon Jul 02 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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The Public Voices Thought Leadership Fellowship at Emory is helping female and minority scholars become public thought leaders in the mainstream media.
Mon Jun 03 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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University Governance Roundup: A preliminary report from the Dissent, Protest and Community Task Force presented to the University Senate includes a draft policy and new proposals that will be shared with the campus community.
Fri Apr 26 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory's president joins other leaders of Atlanta metro area universities for "A Conversation Among Presidents: Compassion in Science and Technology" on April 24 at Georgia Tech.
Tue Apr 23 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory leaders are working closely with colleagues in the research and higher education community to determine the impact of the partial federal government shutdown on the Emory community and its various entities.
Thu Oct 03 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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President James Wagner delivers his 2013 State of the University overview with a different twist: a walk around campus.
Mon Jan 13 00:00:00 EST 2014
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In honor of World AIDS Day, Emory University will once again hold "Quilt on the Quad," a display of panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt, each telling the story of lives cut short by HIV/AIDS. NEW LOCATION due to rain: The event has been moved to the Winship Ballroom, located on the third floor of the Dobbs University Center, 620 Asbury Circle, and will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mon Nov 25 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Emory volunteers greeted the Class of 2020 with cheers, dances and plenty of help to move their belongings into their new homes. Hear incoming students and President-elect Claire Sterk reflect on Emory's welcoming spirit.
Wed Aug 24 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Homecoming visitors who stop at the Robert W. Woodruff Library will find a special treat - an exhibit on the digitization of Emory University yearbooks from 1893 to 1999, with more recent years to be added soon to the archive, which is now online.
Wed Sep 10 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Celebrate the return of the weekly Emory Farmers Market with Tomato Fest, one of several entertaining and educational events this month.
Tue Aug 02 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Professor Lynne Huffer (right) and her life partner, Tamara Jones, sought help through the new Emory Care Consultation when Jones' mother began showing signs of memory loss.
Fri Jun 26 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory's Center for Community Partnerships (CFCP) has issued a call for proposals for teaching mini grants for the fall 2013 semester and for the 2013-2014 Community Partnerships Faculty Fellows Program.
Thu Apr 25 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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As seniors test the job market waters preparing for life after graduation, Emory University liberal arts majors are finding the job market in demand for their skills: critical thinking, analytical, and well rounded.
Wed Apr 16 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory has undertaken a national search to find the next dean of the Goizueta Business School. Visit goizuetadeansearch.emory.edu to learn more.
Mon Nov 25 01:00:00 EST 2013
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As classes get under way, President Claire E. Sterk reflects on the communities that make up our university and looks forward to a "surprising, challenging and rewarding" year.
Wed Aug 29 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory University senior Eduardo "Eddie" Garcia is the 2013 Lucius Lamar McMullan Award winner, one of Emory's highest student honors which also comes with $25,000 -- no strings attached.
Wed May 01 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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This fall for the first time, the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University will accept one single college application, streamlining the application process for high school seniors.
Tue Aug 29 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Ramnath Chellappa and Benn Konsynski, both experts in information systems at Emory's Goizueta Business School, discuss the best ways to make sure you're not a victim of fraud during this holiday shopping season.
Mon Nov 24 00:00:00 EST 2014
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By this time next year, Clifton Road will be a wide, tree-lined corridor welcoming students, faculty, staff, patients and other visitors to Emory University and Emory Healthcare facilities. Construction on the Clifton Streetscape project begins this month.
Tue Jun 07 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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As a major liberal arts research university and acknowledged resource in public health and human behavior, Emory is uniquely positioned to address the national problem of sexual violence on college campuses.
Thu May 29 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Multiple construction projects continue this fall as Emory University and Emory Healthcare strive to provide even better facilities for learning, living and working, all with an eye toward sustainability.
Thu Aug 21 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory's annual Denim Day is Wednesday, April 19. Everyone in the Emory community is urged to wear denim to show support for survivors of sexual assault and the larger goal of ending interpersonal violence.
Wed Apr 12 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Over the holiday season, from Dec. 24-27 and Dec. 31-Jan. 3, the heating systems in certain buildings on the Emory campus will be programmed to maintain a minimum temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Thu Dec 17 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Benefits-eligible Emory employees have a new tool to make getting and staying healthier a little easier: Healthy Emory Connect. This new platform is accessible via desktop and through a free mobile app.
Tue Jan 09 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Emory's Campus Services team has prepared since Sunday for a near-record cold snap.
Mon Jan 06 17:00:00 EST 2014
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More than 1,800 fans of Latin and Greek are coming to Emory for the National Junior Classical League's national convention, a week of events for students and teachers.
Thu Jul 24 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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CoLA's final report encourages expanded engagement, including what has been dubbed "intellectual tailgating" to broaden the reach of major university speakers or events.
Fri Oct 17 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Community service and a dialogue on social justice will be part of Emory's commemoration of September 11, 2001.
Mon Sep 09 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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The Emory Wheel, the university's independent student newspaper, has received six awards from the Georgia Press Association for its 2017 Better Newspaper Contest.
Wed Feb 28 00:00:00 EST 2018
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As newly minted alumni, members of Emory's Class of 2016 should sign up for their Emory alumni ID card to enjoy physical and virtual access to Emory Libraries.
Wed May 11 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory College of Arts and Sciences has launched an ambitious set of strategic priorities set to advance the College as a leader for the liberal arts and sciences, both within the university and beyond.
Tue May 22 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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The Emory community gathered April 5 for the inaugural "Conversations on the Quad," an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to share ideas about how Emory can build a culture of innovation in service to the world.
Tue Apr 10 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory celebrates Homecoming this week with dozens of activities welcoming alumni, students and other members of the Emory community, culminating with Saturday's parade and concert featuring Smash Mouth.
Tue Sep 20 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory University filed a petition June 27 to annex into the City of Atlanta. According to Emory President Claire E. Sterk, annexation into Atlanta will complement the university's commitment to local and global engagement.
Tue Jun 27 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Two of Emory's most distinguished and dedicated alumni, Charles H. "Pete" McTier and S. Perry Brickman, are the 2016 recipients of the university's highest alumni honor, the Emory Medal.
Tue Nov 08 00:30:00 EST 2016
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The Depot, a campus landmark, reopened this semester as Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Co., with an extensive menu and completely redesigned interior. Learn about all of the new places to dine on campus.
Wed Sep 07 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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In a letter to the Emory community, President Claire E. Sterk affirms the university's commitment to protecting the rights of all faculty, staff and students irrespective of their countries of origin.
Mon Jan 30 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Emory statement on academic boycott of Israeli scholars, institutions
Fri Dec 27 00:00:00 EST 2013
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Emory University Hospital's treatment of Ebola patients was by far the biggest story in the Emory News Center in 2014. Stories about students, rankings and research round out the year's top headlines.
Mon Dec 22 00:00:00 EST 2014
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The Princeton Review has named Emory University to its list of "2013 Best Value Colleges." The annual ranking identifies America's top undergraduate schools that offer the best value based "on excellent academics, generous financial aid and cost of attendance."
Fri Feb 08 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Giving to those in need is an Emory tradition.
Tue Dec 10 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Emory University's Robert W. Woodruff Library continues to celebrate the launch of the Battle of Atlanta mobile tour website and commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle with a presentation and exhibit of materials on Thursday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Jones Room at the library.
Tue Jun 24 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Campus Services is planning to repave and repair the west side of Eagle Row near Oxford Road, part of Dowman Drive and Dickey Drive beginning the evening of Thursday, July 23.
Mon Jul 20 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Employees are encouraged to help ease Commencement traffic by considering carpooling or working alternate or flexible schedules on Monday, May 11.
Thu May 07 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory's new paid parental leave policy offers three weeks of paid parental leave for University staff who experience a birth or adoption on or after June 1.
Mon Jun 13 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Spring semester courses were scheduled to begin Wednesday, Jan. 17, for undergraduates, but were delayed until Friday, Jan. 19, after the university closed for two days due to winter weather.
Wed Jan 24 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Meet Finn, the little brother of Emory's first therapy dog, Beowulf. Expect to see this friendly fellow helping out at special events throughout the year.
Mon Dec 11 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Billy E. Frye, a respected scholar, educator and administrator who helped guide Emory during years of rapid campus and program development as the university's first provost, and later as interim president and then chancellor, died Nov. 14.
Tue Nov 21 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Following several recent natural disasters, the Emory community is responding with donation drives and assistance. Here are some ways you can get involved.
Fri Sep 29 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Plans for implementing Emory's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) will be discussed at a town hall on Jan. 31 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Winship Ballroom of the Dobbs University Center.
Tue Jan 28 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Emphasizing "the profound importance of a diverse student body for their educational missions," Emory and other leading universities ask a U.S. district court to affirm that race may be considered among other factors in a holistic admissions program.
Tue Jul 31 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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The Rev. Lisa Garvin, associate dean of the chapel and religious life at Emory University, has been named acting dean of the chapel and religious life.
Fri Jan 17 00:00:00 EST 2014
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The renovated Learning Commons has opened on Level 1 of Emory's Woodruff Library, with booths, movable seating, study pods and plenty of power outlets.
Tue Aug 29 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Minutes matter when it comes to saving victims of sudden cardiac arrest. To speed response, Emory has installed 300 automated external defibrillator (AED) units across its campuses.
Thu Oct 08 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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John Morgan, chair of the Emory University Board of Trustees, has announced the engagement of executive search firm Spencer Stuart to assist and guide the process of selecting Emory's next president.
Mon Dec 21 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Emory University has seen a record number of applications for the first round of Early Decision admissions to Emory College and Oxford College -- and accepted a record 30 stellar students from the QuestBridge National College Match program for the Class of 2022.
Fri Dec 22 00:00:00 EST 2017
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BestColleges.com has named Emory University to its list of the nation's top 50 greenest universities.
Mon Feb 24 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Emory is being proactive in its concern over continued federal funding reductions in research and higher education.
Thu Oct 24 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Due out this fall, "Denial" recounts Emory professor Deborah Lipstadt's internationally publicized legal battle against a Holocaust denier. Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz portrays Lipstadt.
Sat Jun 18 06:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory's campus services staff and volunteers set up 14,000 chairs on the Quad in preparation for spring commencement. This video shows the setup with aerial and time lapse footage.
Fri May 09 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Understand how to protect your family financially with a workshop on Wednesday, April 22, at noon in Room 252 of the Rita Anne Rollins Building at the Candler School of Theology.
Mon Apr 20 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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From University Courses to digital scholarship, innovations in pedagogy are occurring in many different forms all across campus.
Fri Mar 27 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University's Board of Trustees has elected two new members. The university says Shantella Carr Cooper was elected as an alumni trustee, and Timothy C. Rollins was elected to serve as a term trustee. Both are expected to serve six-year terms.
Wed Jan 22 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Emory employees Bridget and Tommy Burke met at the Chair Rodeo, helping set up for Commencement. After a proposal on the Quad, they tied the knot last fall
Thu Apr 30 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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"Emory leads." Simple but bold, these words summarize the University's trajectory over the last year. Be inspired as you meet just a few of the faculty, staff and students leading the way in confronting global challenges, educating the next generation, creating new knowledge, advancing caring and healing, promoting sustainability and transforming society.
Tue Feb 23 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory University regrets that WellStar Health System has decided to discontinue our discussions and planning with them to create a new, unified health system.
Tue Jun 09 10:00:00 EDT 2015
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An Emory professor since 1978, Ricardo Gutiérrez-Mouat served as the first director of the Latin American Studies program. He is remembered as a noted scholar and fierce defender of Latin American literature and culture.
Tue Sep 29 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory is among a group of 19 leading universities urging the United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas, Brownsville Division, to support students in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program.
Wed Jul 25 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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New features in the updated Emory Mobile app include a module so students and faculty can log into OPUS; a new HR module will soon let staff and faculty view paycheck information.
Tue Aug 12 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Six years ago, Emory adopted a tobacco-free policy, significantly reducing tobacco use across campus. The university offers multiple resources, from webinars and counseling to free medications, for employees who want help quitting.
Tue Jul 17 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Using the theme "We're all in this together" Emory Healthcare begins a series of television, print and digital ads that ask questions about what's impacting the health care industry today and in the future.
Thu Sep 05 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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The Atlanta City Council voted unanimously Dec. 4 to approve Emory's annexation into the city, which will go into effect on Jan. 1.
Mon Dec 04 17:00:00 EST 2017
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Disabilities scholarship is finding new visibility at Emory with the launch of an initiative to stimulate scholarship, activities, awareness and dialogue around disability issues.
Thu Oct 24 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory-Georgia Tech TI:GER program cited
Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Due to continuing severe weather conditions and adverse travel conditions Emory is closed Thursday, Feb. 13.
Wed Feb 12 00:00:00 EST 2014
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After a challenging year leading the University Senate and Faculty Council, Professor Gray Crouse reflects on what was achieved and work that lies ahead.
Thu Jun 13 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory is monitoring Hurricane Nate.
Sat Oct 07 13:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory's WorkLife Resource Center partners with LifeCare, Inc., to offer a free WorkLife Library that is available around-the-clock for university employees.
Thu Sep 03 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory enters the Semester Online virtual classroom this fall with some of the program's most popular offerings.
Mon Sep 16 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory will add women's golf to its list of varsity sports, beginning in the fall of 2019. The new team will bring the university's total to 19 athletic programs that compete at the NCAA Division III level.
Tue May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory students, faculty and staff are invited to a block party on Friday, Sept. 9, in Asbury Circle to welcome Claire E. Sterk as the 20th president of Emory University.
Tue Aug 30 11:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory was the only college or university in the metro Atlanta region to receive this year's MVP designation, which recognizes participants that were not only top performers, but also champion advocates for the challenge.
Thu Jul 27 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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A new parking surface at Dooley's Den at the Depot will be closely watched as an experiment in managing the erosive impact of stormwater runoff.
Tue May 28 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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The Ebola Faculty and Community Forum, which starts Jan. 26, offers a multidisciplinary look at the impact of Ebola on public health, policy, law, ethics, government, religion and more.
Thu Jan 22 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter spoke on campus Sept. 14 for the 35th annual Carter Town Hall, an Emory tradition since he became University Distinguished Professor in 1982.
Thu Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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The stories of Emory doctors, nurses, and enlisted men who comprised Base Hospital 43 during World War I and World War II is the focus of "When the Emory Unit Went to War," an exhibition that opens Monday, April 28 at Emory University¿s Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC) Library. An opening event will take place in early June, with a specific date yet to be set.
Mon Apr 28 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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The cinephiles in Emory University's Department of Film and Media Studies have singled out what each of them consider the best movies of 2011. Expert movie raters include professors Amy Aidman, Matthew H. Bernstein, William Brown, Kevin Cryderman, Eddy Von Mueller, Karla Oeler and Michele Schreiber.
Mon Dec 26 00:00:00 EST 2011
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An internationally acclaimed public health researcher and Emory faculty member since 1995, President Claire E. Sterk is the first woman and first social scientist to lead the university.
Wed Feb 08 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Climate@Emory is an initiative made up of more than 50 faculty and staff from 20 departments across the university, harnessing Emory's strengths to help in the global response to climate change.
Thu Apr 09 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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As part of National Emergency Preparedness Month, Emory announces plans to upgrade the campus emergency notification system and highlights ways everyone can be ready for possible disasters.
Mon Sep 08 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory celebrates a new chapter in its history with the inauguration of President Claire E. Sterk. Three days of events culminated with her formal inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Fri Feb 10 00:00:00 EST 2017
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The first comprehensive campus climate survey to examine Emory faculty and staff experiences and attitudes surrounding sexual violence shows awareness of University policies and training and offers guidance for next steps.
Thu Oct 06 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory's Fire Safety Office has been named to the 2016 Top 25 list by Safe Campus in recognition of its creative efforts to increase fire safety awareness on campus.
Tue Oct 13 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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"Climate Change: The Global Health Response" will be the focus when more than 200 students from around the world gather at Emory for the fourth annual American Mock World Health Organization Conference, Oct.13-15.
Wed Oct 04 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Young poets from around the world congregated for a vibrant celebration of words during opening ceremonies for the 18th annual Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival.
Fri Jul 17 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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A public workshop June 29 will offer demonstrations and more information about the Emory Mobile App Catalog, an internal app store for Emory users.
Fri Jun 19 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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The theme for this year's Staff Fest was "Be Bold - Be Emory," and thousands of university employees turned out Friday, May 12, to do just that. Attendees enjoyed games, music, a catered lunch, a fun run-walk and the popular volleyball tournament.
Tue May 16 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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A sampling of pictures from the weekend leading up to Emory's 169th Commencement on May 12, 2014.
Mon May 12 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory College of Arts & Sciences, Emory's main undergraduate division, has received an all-time record number of 17,652 applications for Fall 2013 admittance, edging out the previous high from last year's 17,493 applications. The target enrollment for the class is 1,350.
Fri Mar 01 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Two public meetings set for early December are among the next steps in a multi-year effort to bring light rail to the Clifton corridor, including stops for Emory and the CDC.
Thu Nov 13 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Emory President Claire E. Sterk has charged search advisory committees for the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and the executive vice president for business and administration.
Thu Oct 13 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Twelve multidisciplinary teams from across Emory competed to design public health proposals for former Soviet bloc countries. The winning proposal featured an app to help farmers and others in Kazakhstan.
Wed Feb 11 00:00:00 EST 2015
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President Trump recently signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, containing all 12 appropriations bills for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2018. Thanks to the efforts of advocates across the country, the new law provides the largest research funding increase in nearly a decade.
Mon Apr 02 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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The Emory Thanksgiving Dinner Program pairs international students with faculty, staff and alumni hosts to help students learn more about the holiday and its place in the culture of the United States.
Thu Nov 12 00:00:00 EST 2015
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With football season underway, the mania of American sports fans is on full display. Oxford philosophy professor Erin Tarver's new book, "The I in Team: Sports Fandom and the Reproduction of Identity," takes a deeper look at what it means.
Thu Sep 14 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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On Monday, Temple Grandin received an honorary degree from Emory. The day before, the scientist and autism advocate who didn't speak until she was almost four addressed a sold-out audience on campus.
Thu May 12 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Libraries and Information Technology Services (LITS) now offers Emory faculty, staff and students a secure version of Box.
Mon Jul 21 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory University, like neighboring communities, has been considering and evaluating annexation options for several years. Currently, Emory is beginning the process to annex its campus into the City of Atlanta.
Fri Aug 19 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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A strategic search process is now underway for the next dean of Emory University's School of Law. Learn about the Search Advisory Committee and opportunities for community input.
Tue Sep 11 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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October arts events at Emory include performances by Jazz musician Branford Marsalis, R.E.M.'s Mike Mills and violinist Robert McDuffie, and "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band.
Wed Sep 28 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory recently joined a coalition of businesses and organizations to launch Georgia Prospers, an initiative dedicated to the principle that nondiscrimination is essential for the state's continued economic growth and quality of life.
Tue Feb 02 00:00:00 EST 2016
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In addition to participation from external suppliers, Emory's in-house caterer, Emory Catering, has used compostable alternatives to Styrofoam products for campus events for more than five years.
Mon Mar 10 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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What do history and poetry reveal about ourselves and our times? English professor and former U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey and history professor Joe Crespino offer captivating insights.
Thu Oct 06 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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In a surprise presentation, the Emory Board of Trustees announces a $2 million scholarship endowment to honor its outgoing chair, Ben F. Johnson III.
Thu Nov 14 10:00:00 EST 2013
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Be on the lookout for Dooley, Emory's unofficial mascot, as Dooley's Week takes over campus April 9-14 with a full slate of music-themed "Dooleypalooza" activities.
Wed Apr 04 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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New labels on selected entrees and side items at campus dining facilities will help identify the "Better Choice" for healthy eating, thanks to a collaboration among Emory University, Emory Healthcare and Bon Appetit.
Tue May 31 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Researchers began moving into labs in the new building on Haygood Drive, which features a two-story working bridge and environmentally friendly design.
Fri Jun 21 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Cardinal Kurt Koch of the Vatican will visit Emory for two lectures Sept. 18 and 19 examining interfaith and ecumenical efforts in the world today. The lectures are hosted by the Aquinas Center at Candler.
Mon Aug 20 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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The university's 169th commencement ceremony will take place Monday, May 12 on the campus Quadrangle. Civil Rights icon and U.S. Congressman John Lewis will deliver the keynote address.
Mon Feb 24 06:00:00 EST 2014
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In a letter to the Emory community, President James Wagner encourages attention to the plight of refugees and other migrants displaced by the catastrophe unfolding in Syria, Libya and Iraq.
Thu Sep 24 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory Athletics' new Eagle Edge initiative will provide one-stop assistance to aid student-athletes in four core areas: academic support, health and well-being, life skills, and leadership and service.
Wed Mar 14 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Scientists and students from Atlanta's three major research universities will gather at Emory May 18-19 to discuss the latest in computational neuroscience, focusing on new directions in motor control.
Tue May 16 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act recently announced by the U.S. Department of Labor are expected to impact approximately 1,000 Emory employees, making them eligible for overtime.
Mon Jun 06 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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The results of the first comprehensive campus climate survey to examine Emory students' experiences and attitudes surrounding sexual violence and awareness were presented to the University Senate on Tuesday, with recommendations for future action.
Thu Oct 29 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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A commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle earned Emory a top honor from Keep America Beautiful and the Spirit of Green Innovation Award from the Georgia Recycling Coalition.
Wed Dec 11 01:00:00 EST 2013
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The Association of American Universities, an association of 62 leading research universities, including Emory, has released a report on its members' efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault and misconduct on their campuses.
Thu Apr 27 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Registration is now under way for Emory's popular employee physical activity challenge, which steps off March 5 using Healthy Emory Connect, the university's new health and wellness platform.
Thu Feb 15 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Emory is replacing the ZipCar car-sharing program with one from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in a partnership between Transportation and Parking Services and Enterprise.
Tue Aug 26 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory offers a variety of opportunities to learn and practice meditation, which can relieve stress, impact health and nurture the quality of compassion.
Thu Jan 28 00:00:00 EST 2016
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On April 16, Emory University Transportation and Parking Services will host presentations from two finalists chosen for their responses to parking management.
Wed Apr 08 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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In his last public lecture as University Distinguished Professor, acclaimed author Salman Rushdie examines worldwide threats to freedom of expression, from terrorist attacks to "a new kind of timidness."
Mon Feb 16 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Forbes worked with research firm Statista to compile the definitive list of the best employers for diversity in America. Emory University in Atlanta, led by President Claire E. Sterk, ranks seventh.
Wed Jan 24 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Emory University primate disease ecologist Thomas Gillespie discusses the origins of Ebola, how it starts and spreads, and why this outbreak may just be the beginning of a much larger problem.
Thu Oct 16 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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From enthusiastic volunteers helping carry belongings into residence halls to the beloved Coke Toast, Saturday's Move-in Day gave the Class of 2019 their first taste of Emory's community spirit.
Sun Aug 23 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Work continues on a Georgia Power substation to serve the growing Clifton Corridor community, including the Emory University Hospital expansion project.
Tue Aug 13 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Campus buildings competed to reduce water usage in a water conservation challenge that compared usage during February 2013 to the same month in 2012. The winner in each category - residential, research and administrative/classroom - will be awarded $1,000 to go toward sustainability efforts in the building.
Mon May 06 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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With a faculty focus, findings from the latest Class and Labor Report call for collaborative work to achieve Emory's full potential for an ethically engaged, diverse community.
Tue Jan 30 00:00:00 EST 2018
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After completing a year with Coursera, what lessons are to be gleaned from Emory's experiment in massive online education and where do we go from here?
Tue Apr 08 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Exciting projects and meaningful relationships at Emory will be celebrated Feb. 7-8 with a 24-hour online fundraising challenge.
Tue Feb 06 00:00:00 EST 2018
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"We couldn't be what we are if it weren't for the work each and every one of you does," Emory President Claire E. Sterk told attendees at the recent Employee Council Spring Leadership Social.
Thu May 03 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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An Atlanta developer is poised to breathe new life into the historic Briarcliff Mansion, built by Coca-Cola heir Asa Griggs Candler Jr. and purchased by Emory in 1998.
Thu Dec 15 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory Law invites Emory employees to enroll in Higher Education Law, which will be offered at the law school on Thursdays from 4:30 ¿ 7:25 p.m. starting Jan. 7, 2016.
Tue Dec 08 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Need chairs, desks, file cabinets, credenzas, or even a salad bar? Get deals on all of those items and more at Emory's big Memorial Day Surplus Sale.
Fri May 22 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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The Rev. Bridgette Young Ross has been appointed dean of the chapel and spiritual life at Emory, beginning July 1.
Tue May 13 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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A new dean has been chosen to lead Emory University's business school. Officials said Monday that Erika Hayes James was chosen to lead the Goizueta Business School after a national search, and will begin her term July 15. James comes to the Atlanta campus from the University of Virginia.
Mon May 19 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory is among a group of 17 leading universities urging the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to support students who are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program.
Tue Apr 24 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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An All-Clear was issued by Emory University at 5:40 p.m., and the Emory, DeKalb and VA Medical Center police departments continue to monitor the area. Emory University has returned to normal operations.
Wed Sep 20 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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On behalf of Emory University, President James Wagner expresses the university's "deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones or who were injured in yesterday's bombing during the Boston Marathon."
Tue Apr 16 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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As the Americans with Disabilities Act turns twenty-five, Emory examines, through scholarship and action, how difference defines all of us.
Wed May 20 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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A new animated video for the Scholarship Endowment Initiative celebrates the power of scholarships to change students' lives.
Wed Nov 06 21:00:00 EST 2013
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Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Happiness Challenge, an online program whose goal is to increase happiness and well-being on campus.
Wed Mar 02 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Staff members are invited to volunteer for Commencement 2013.
Tue Apr 02 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory issued an emergency alert to campus Aug. 11 due to an incident involving DeKalb County Police pursuing possibly armed suspects on and around the Emory campus after a reported off-campus carjacking. The community was notified again when the area was clear. Learn more about the Emory Emergency Notification program.
Tue Aug 11 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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As Emory continues to advocate for changes in Republican tax reform proposals, the university's top governance groups have contacted Capitol Hill about provisions in both House and Senate bills that would negatively impact higher education.
Wed Nov 29 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Hundreds of Emory employees filled the Quad on Friday, May 15, for Staff Fest, the university's annual employee appreciation day.
Tue May 19 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Children under two years old can learn certain communication skills from a video, such as how to use signs in sign language, and perform similarly in tests when compared to babies taught by their parents, according to a new paper in the journal Child Development.
Tue Jan 27 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Emory has launched an initiative to increase endowment funding to grow scholarships for students.
Mon Oct 28 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory University has launched a new easy-to-use college cost estimator, called MyinTuition, on its office of financial aid and undergraduate admission websites.
Thu Sep 20 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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A proud group of Emory Healthcare employees, faculty and patient and family advisors were the first ones to cross the new Emory University Hospital pedestrian bridge that spans over Clifton Road to the new hospital tower.
Tue Feb 21 02:00:00 EST 2017
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Emory University's endowment market value of $6.7 billion ranks 17th in the nation out of 812 U.S. colleges and universities surveyed for the 2015 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments.
Wed Jan 27 00:00:00 EST 2016
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About 100 students, staff and faculty members gathered Friday for a six-hour retreat to share ideas and propose future action steps intended to address demands raised by the Black Students at Emory movement.
Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 2016
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"Emerge," a commissioned painting by acclaimed artist and Emory PhD student Fahamu Pecou, seeks to inspire the Emory community to "leap boldly forward."
Wed Feb 08 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Deborah Lipstadt and Emory President Claire E. Sterk offered insights after a special Oct. 5 screening of "Denial," a film based on the Emory professor's legal battle against a Holocaust denier. Atlanta moviegoers may attend a discussion with Lipstadt after the film on Saturday.
Thu Oct 06 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to fill Justice Anthony Kennedy's slot on the U.S. Supreme Court comes at one of the most divided times in the court's history, says Emory's Robert Schapiro, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Law.
Tue Jul 10 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory's Learning and Organizational Development Department, recently recognized with the 2013 LearningElite Award, offers faculty and staff a variety of learning opportunities from workshops to certificate programs to mentoring and more.
Wed May 15 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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As a staff member, Linda Calloway was inspired to earn an undergraduate degree and found a book club for African American women. Now retired, she continues to learn and lead.
Mon Feb 23 00:00:00 EST 2015
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The Executive Committee of the Emory University Board of Trustees and the WellStar Health System Board of Trustees have each approved a resolution to begin the design process for a new, unified health system.
Thu Apr 02 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and Emory University Distinguished Professor, offered a somber assessment of human rights around the world, but said he's "still hopeful because of the heroism I see."
Mon Apr 10 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Former President Bill Clinton will deliver the keynote address at Emory Law's Centennial Gala on Saturday, April 29. Former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn will receive the school's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mon Apr 10 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory Report asked Staff Fest attendees what's good about working here. The diverse answers offer a broad view of the rewards of working for a major research university.
Fri May 22 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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"To nurture creativity, we have to resist defining the university narrowly," President James Wagner explained in a wide-ranging Creativity Conversation that included his own passions for photographing space, building clocks and restoring classic cars.
Mon Feb 29 00:00:00 EST 2016
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For undergraduate student Andrew Hoover, a seminar class led to an in-depth research project that traces the fascinating post-World War I path of an Emory professor turned adventurer.
Thu Apr 12 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory University is ranked 7th on Forbes magazine's list of America's Best Employers for Diversity. Emory was the top ranked employer in Georgia and second only to Harvard among universities.
Thu Jan 25 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Through Healthy Emory's Move More Challenge, Emory employees walked more than one million miles. Wellness Champions are volunteers who share information about Healthy Emory's programs and encourage healthier habits in their work areas.
Mon Apr 25 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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The University Senate-hosted talk on Feb. 11 will consider the underlying drivers of administrative costs at leading research universities.
Mon Feb 04 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Emory's Muslim Student Association kicked off Islamic Awareness Month on World Hijab Day with a table inviting passersby to try on headscarves and ask questions about hijab and Islam.
Mon Feb 06 00:00:00 EST 2017
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In four faculty-led sessions, the Emory community shared ideas about the university's emerging priorities, including strengthening academic excellence, engaging with Atlanta, global health innovation and the impact of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center.
Tue Jan 24 00:00:00 EST 2017
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The Emory Center for Digital Scholarship has a new series of webinars to help instructors with course design and using technology in teaching.
Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory's International Student and Scholar Services is working with colleagues across the university to provide information and support to those impacted by President Trump's executive orders on immigration.
Thu Mar 16 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Wagging tails greeted students at Woodruff Library on Thursday, Dec. 7, for the sixth annual Pet Therapy Study Break.
Mon Dec 11 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Emory faculty, staff and students show service, compassion in response to severe weather.
Tue Feb 04 00:00:00 EST 2014
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View scenes from Emory's 172nd Commencement as the university honored the achievements of this year's 4,615 graduates.
Mon May 08 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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A desire to help scholars achieve their academic and career goals leads Emory law professor Tim Holbrook to a new role, where he will focus on supporting, uniting and diversifying faculty.
Tue Jun 26 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Get summer help for your department by taking advantage of the Summer College Internship Program. Submit a requisition posting by Friday, March 22.
Wed Mar 20 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory joins 100 institutions that are working to attract, enroll and retain high-achieving, low- and moderate-income students, from before they arrive on campus to graduation and beyond.
Wed Apr 18 12:00:00 EDT 2018
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In a one-on-one discussion, Campus Services supervisor Gerald Coleman shared his thoughts on "What's good at Emory." Read the essay that earned him a meeting with the university president.
Fri Jun 26 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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With a little more than a month to go before the First Folio arrives at Emory, the campus-wide celebration of the world's most famous playwright kicks into high gear with exhibits, plays, films and more.
Tue Sep 27 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory¿s Heilbrun Music & Media Library houses thousands of DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Combined with the OverDrive system of downloadable e-books and audiobooks, it's a perfect source for free summer entertainment for staff, faculty and students.
Tue Jul 17 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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With more than a century of combined service to Emory and their communities, Paul McLarty and Cecil Wilson have each made innumerable contributions to improve the lives of others.
Tue Nov 03 00:00:00 EST 2015
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From standing desks to treadmill workstations, Emory employees mirror national trends by seeking alternatives to traditional work spaces.
Mon Jul 29 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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This Thursday and Friday, the campus community is invited to stop by EmoryThanks locations, including the main station at Asbury Circle, to thank donors for their support by writing notes, taking photos and recording video messages.
Tue Nov 07 00:00:00 EST 2017
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From class reunions to a spirited parade and a rocking concert, Emory's Homecoming Weekend Sept. 26-29 is all about reconnecting.
Fri Sep 20 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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For the second time in five years, an Emory graduate student has won the Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowship, one of the top honors offered to young poets in the United States.
Wed Sep 06 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Federally funded research propels the innovation that comes out of America's research universities. Emory's director of federal affairs reports on advocacy efforts.
Thu Aug 01 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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The Sexual Assault Prevention Visioning Task Force shared its final report and recommendations during the Oct. 28 meeting of the University Senate.
Mon Nov 10 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Faculty and staff at Emory University and Emory Healthcare are invited to start off the new year with healthy living in mind by attending the Healthy New YOU Expo on Thursday, Jan. 28, at four Emory locations.
Thu Jan 14 00:00:00 EST 2016
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A 10-member search advisory committee headed by Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Claire Sterk with assistance from SpencerStuart has been appointed by President James Wagner and charged with identifying potential successors to S. Wright Caughman, executive vice president for health affairs and CEO of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC).
Thu Jan 22 00:00:00 EST 2015
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From set up to grads tossing their caps, seven hours of ceremony captured in two minutes.
Tue May 14 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Fourteen employees have been selected as this year's winners of the Emory University Award of Distinction. Since 1985, the annual awards have recognized staff members who make significant contributions to the Emory community.
Mon Oct 23 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University has appointed Vikas P. Sukhatme, MD, ScD, a distinguished physician-scientist, as the new Dean of Emory University School of Medicine. He also will serve as Chief Academic Officer of Emory Healthcare and as Woodruff Professor.
Tue Sep 12 09:00:00 EDT 2017
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A new, web-based map will help members of the Emory community connect with the University's sustainability network of over 700 staff, faculty and undergraduate and graduate students.
Thu Feb 11 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Students from across Emory compete to put the best case forward on a public health issue for a future Olympics host city.
Wed Feb 05 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Cold temperatures and brilliant blue skies greeted students for the official start of Spring semester 2016.
Thu Jan 14 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Max Richter, hailed as a "modern-day musical genius" by the New York Times, kicks off the 2018-2019 Candler Concert Series on Friday, Sept. 28, performing with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble.
Thu Sep 20 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory University is crowd-sourcing Best of 2013 stories from community members at emory.edu/socialhub.
Fri Dec 20 00:00:00 EST 2013
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Emory University has received reaffirmation of its accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which includes approval of the university's inaugural Quality Enhancement Plan, "The Nature of Evidence."
Mon Feb 02 00:00:00 EST 2015
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A reading by Emory professor and former U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey is just one of the exciting events on tap this month. From arts to athletics to community service, you'll find plenty to do on Emory's Atlanta and Oxford campuses.
Tue Nov 03 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Emory University Class of 2015 is comprised of 4,572 graduates, ranging from 20-69 years old. We celebrated their remarkable achievements during Commencement on May 11, 2015.
Wed May 13 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Longtime Emory police chief Craig Watson moves into a new role this month, heading up the University's new Department of Public Safety, which includes the Emory Police Department, Fire Safety and Emergency Medical Services.
Tue Feb 09 00:00:00 EST 2016
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The Office of Sustainability Initiatives provides the Sustainability Incentives Fund to support research, campus-based projects, and the development of new rituals to promote sustainability on Emory's campuses.
Mon Sep 16 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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As the U.S. Senate and House try to reconcile differences in their tax reform bills, Emory will continue to advocate against provisions that could negatively impact the university's students, faculty and staff.
Mon Dec 04 00:00:00 EST 2017
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After clinching the team's seventh University Athletic Association Championship, the Eagles head to the first rounds of the NCAA Division III Tournament this weekend.
Wed Nov 09 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory Magazine talks with Emory President James Wagner and Georgia Tech President G. P. "Bud" Peterson about the vibrant public-private partnership between their two institutions
Mon Oct 28 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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The Stuart Lewengrub Torch of Liberty Award has been given to Emory University President James Wagner for organizing a conference exploring slavery and Emory's connections to it.
Thu Nov 21 01:00:00 EST 2013
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The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation has pledged $400 million to Emory University, the university announced Monday. The gift is the largest ever received by the Atlanta-based university. The announcement, which included statements from Emory President Claire E. Sterk, and Jonathan S. Lewin, executive vice president for health affairs and CEO of Emory Healthcare, was carried by local and national news outlets across the country.
Mon Jan 08 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Emory University's Board of Trustees has elected two new members: Emory alumnus and business executive Mitchell Tanzman; and alumna and business immigration attorney Deborah Marlowe. They are serving six-year appointments as alumni trustees.
Fri Aug 23 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Five town hall meetings will be held across campus beginning Wednesday, Feb. 19 to discuss university support for global research, scholarship and teaching.
Thu Feb 13 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Admitted students are connecting with Emory in innovative ways - and long before classes start.
Thu Apr 04 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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As Georgia enters peak tornado season, Emory's Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response urges the campus to be aware of changes to the NWS warning system and learn how to prepare for severe weather.
Thu Apr 02 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Houston Mill Road between Logans Knoll and North Gatewood Road will be closed to through traffic for weekend repair work during the remainder of the month of May. Each Friday, the bridge will close at 8 p.m. and reopen on Monday at 5 a.m.
Thu May 12 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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The Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, Emory's nationally regarded haven for humanities scholarship, welcomed renowned art historian Walter Melion as its new director this past fall.
Tue Apr 03 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory's annual "Holiday Turndown" will continue this season as part of the university-wide effort to reduce energy use.
Mon Dec 15 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Library storage needs and recommendations about how to best access library collections will be discussed at a Faculty Town Hall on Tuesday, April 30 at 10:30 a.m. in the Jones Room of Woodruff Library.
Wed Apr 17 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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A town hall meeting hosted by the Druid Hills Civic Association aims to provide information on options that could change governmental boundaries.
Tue Aug 27 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Since House Republicans unveiled the proposed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Nov. 2, the Emory community has mobilized to advocate against provisions that would unduly impact Emory students, employees and patients.
Thu Nov 16 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Faculty and staff were recognized with multiple awards at the 2017 school diploma ceremonies, including the Emory Williams Award for Distinguished Teaching.
Wed May 10 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory has steadily courted the television and film industry, encouraging location scouts to choose the University as a set for their projects. For students, the chance to observe filmmaking firsthand provides a critical form of research.
Tue Sep 20 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory University's Board of Trustees has elected two new members: Emory alumnus Adam Rogers, M.D., and United Methodist Church Bishop William McAlilly. In addition, two current alumni trustees were elected to the board as term trustees: Teresa Rivero, a senior program officer with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and C. Robert Henrikson, former president and CEO of MetLife, Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Mon Feb 11 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Fourteen Emory PhD students and young alumni will travel to nine countries in the coming year to conduct research or teach English as part of the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
Wed Aug 15 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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As Shakespeare's First Folio nears the end of its visit to Emory, two events on Dec. 5 will celebrate the Bard's legacy, including an evening with poets Natasha Trethewey, Kevin Young and Jericho Brown.
Wed Nov 30 00:00:00 EST 2016
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The Emory University School of Law celebrated its 100th anniversary with a formal gala April 29 featuring former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former U.S. senator and Emory Law alumnus Sam Nunn.
Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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The new Sustainability Vision and Strategic Plan calls for Emory to model innovative, sustainable choices at every level, "from the copy room to the operating room, from the classroom to the residence hall."
Wed Jul 13 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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In the face of actual emergencies, advance knowledge of campus resources can make a big difference to the safety of the Emory community.
Mon Sep 09 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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As of now, the 'WannaCry' ransomware attack does not appear to be negatively impacting Emory, but IT experts are monitoring the situation and taking steps to prevent a compromise of Emory systems.
Tue May 16 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma serve as a reminder to review how you can prepare for campus emergencies well before they happen.
Sun Sep 17 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory students posted strong showings at the 2016 Olympic swim trials in Omaha, Nebraska, with performances that included personal best times and top-five finishes.
Tue Jul 05 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory employees can start the new year with a focus on health and wellbeing at the Healthy New YOU Expo, set for Jan. 11 in the Woodruff PE Center and four Emory hospitals.
Thu Jan 04 00:00:00 EST 2018
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From ISIS to ice cream, no topic was off limits as the nation's 39th president held his 33rd annual town hall meeting with Emory students.
Mon Sep 22 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Members of the Emory community explore how to fulfill the promise of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech through the lens of 2013.
Tue Sep 03 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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A memorial service will be held at Glenn Memorial to honor Tamara Albrecht, Emory music educator and Cannon Chapel organist and choirmaster.
Thu Jul 17 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Jimmy Carter, Emory University Distinguished Professor and 39th president of the United States, will give the Centennial David J. Bederman Lecture at Emory Law on April 6.
Thu Mar 30 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory President James Wagner presents the 2014 Annual Report of the President and State of the University video, showing how these three core values "create the unmistakable Emory ethos."
Thu Jan 29 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Dong Moon Shin, Frances Kelly Blomeyer Distinguished Endowed Chair in Cancer Research at Winship Cancer Institute, has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest general scientific society.
Thu Nov 17 01:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory President Claire E. Sterk has appointed Robert M. Franklin as senior adviser to the president. Franklin, the inaugural James T. and Berta R. Laney Chair in Moral Leadership, brings a broad portfolio of academic leadership and faculty experience to his newest Emory role.
Tue Sep 27 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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The Emory community gathered Oct. 4, at the Cox Bridge for a candlelight vigil to remember the victims of the Las Vegas shooting. Emory offers a variety of resources for students, faculty and staff impacted by recent events.
Tue Oct 10 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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New officers were installed and year-end committee reports presented at the final meeting of the 2013-2014 University Senate on April 22.
Fri Apr 25 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Get a grip on student loans, learn your money personality and be aware of credit scoring with campus workshops during National Financial Literacy Month.
Mon Apr 06 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University President Claire E. Sterk has announced the appointment of David B. Sandor as senior vice president of communications and public affairs. Sandor will join Emory on March 19.
Mon Mar 12 07:00:00 EDT 2018
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As James Roark, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of American History, steps down after 33 years at Emory College, young alumni have endowed an award in his honor to fund student research.
Fri May 27 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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The Presidential Selection Committee has completed the initial round of interviews and is now narrowing the field to a smaller number of candidates, according to a letter from John Morgan, chair of the Board of Trustees, to the Emory community.
Tue Apr 12 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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The Emory Veterans Association invites the community to the annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the flagpole on the Quad.
Tue Nov 08 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Undergraduate Research Week offers multiple opportunities to see students present projects across a range of disciplines, underscoring the importance of research as an integral part of the Emory experience.
Tue Apr 17 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory University's endowment value reached a record high of more than $6.7 billion as of June 30, 2015, earning a 3.6 percent return on investment over the past year.
Thu Nov 12 00:00:00 EST 2015
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The annual award recognizes members of the Emory community who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their jobs.
Tue Mar 19 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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A partnership between Emory and the PATH Foundation has created a new bike/pedestrian path that will expand the local trail network and offer a safer alternative commute option. The new path officially opened April 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Tue Apr 24 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Public expectations around higher education's role in society and access to education dominate the discussion at the second annual Conversation Among Presidents.
Mon Apr 07 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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For faculty who've devoted their lives to the academy, retirement may seem an uncertain step into the unknown. Emory faculty mentors can answer questions to help ease the process.
Thu Mar 08 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Emory students, faculty and staff turned out Friday for a block party in Asbury Circle to officially welcome new President Claire E. Sterk.
Fri Sep 09 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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August is a transition month as Emory moves from summer to the start of the new academic year, but there is plenty to do on campus, from meditating to expanding your mind through exhibits and experts.
Tue Aug 07 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory shows its appreciation for staff members on Friday with a festival on the Quad featuring music, dancing, food, games, giveaways, a volleyball tournament and the Fun Run-Walk.
Thu May 12 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory faculty, staff and students interested in taking a role in university governance during the 2015-2016 academic year are invited to apply for appointment to the University Senate's roster of service committees.
Thu Apr 02 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University is doing away with cups, containers and other products made of polystyrene foam, commonly produced under the brand name Styrofoam, to do its part in helping the environment.
Tue Mar 11 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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More than 5,400 Emory employees crossed the finish line of this year's Move More Challenge, walking over one million miles and taking over two billion total steps.
Thu May 17 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory students and staff react to the His Holiness the Dalai Lama's visit Emory for a discussion on ethics.
Mon Oct 07 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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As hundreds of first-year students move into campus residence halls this weekend, they will be greeted by enthusiastic volunteers and a busy schedule of orientation activities designed to create connections within the campus community.
Tue Aug 16 13:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory University President James W. Wagner has announced the appointment of Jerry Lewis to the position of senior vice president for communications and public affairs.
Fri Jul 25 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Amid a winter storm that closed campuses and businesses throughout Atlanta, Emory employees keep essential services working and roads safe.
Wed Jan 29 00:00:00 EST 2014
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President Jimmy Carter, Emory University Distinguished Professor, offered candid thoughts on media and "loving thy neighbor" for a project created by Emory College students.
Mon Oct 23 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Last year, Emory clinicians provided more than $80 million in charity care -- a record amount -- for those with no insurance of any kind, including Medicare or Medicaid, and with no resources of their own. Emory physicians also provided more than $25 million in uncompensated care at Atlanta's publicly owned Grady Hospital.
Tue Dec 17 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Emory University Board of Trustees has elected business executive Robert C. Goddard III to serve as its new chair. Goddard succeeds John F. Morgan, who is retiring as chair after serving in the role since 2013.
Fri Nov 10 11:30:00 EST 2017
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Chalked endorsements normally would not cause anyone to blink an eye, but a particular set of circumstances created a flash point, writes Ajay Nair, senior vice president and dean of Campus Life.
Tue Mar 29 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Oxford College, located on Emory's original campus in Oxford, Georgia, held its Baccalaureate service on Friday, May 11, in Old Church. The Oxford College Commencement followed on Saturday, May 12, on the Oxford quadrangle.
Sat May 12 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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On Thursday, students, faculty and staff are invited to stop by 10 EmoryThanks locations, including the main event at Asbury Circle, to write notes and take photos and videos thanking donors for their support.
Tue Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory University raised more than $250 million in gifts and commitments in fiscal year 2015, marking the third year in a row that annual philanthropic support for the university exceeded $200 million.
Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Changes to overtime regulations in the Fair Labor Standards Act will cause a number of Emory University staff positions to transition from exempt (monthly paid) to non-exempt (biweekly paid/overtime eligible).
Mon Aug 29 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Emory University Distinguished Professor, addresses immigration, global health, human rights and more in the 36th Carter Town Hall.
Thu Sep 14 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University has been recognized as a top performer in the 2016 Sustainable Campus Index, achieving the ninth spot overall among research institutions in the rankings published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Mon Oct 24 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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From invitations to create art to events that pair financial reporting with beer and wine tasting, a new initiative encourages creative approaches within Emory's Finance Division.
Mon Aug 14 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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When Emory students gathered April 20 to advocate for gun safety measures, they were joined by two "open expression observers," part of the university's ongoing, innovative efforts to support free speech on campus.
Tue May 08 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Provost Claire Sterk writes that Emory is not just an excellent liberal arts core in a research university, but a research university infused throughout with the liberal arts. This, she argues, fundamentally defines Emory and makes us an exceptional university.
Fri Jun 21 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Students in the political science course "Law and Politics of Immigration" are grappling with serious questions surrounding this complicated topic — one that, for many in the class, has a direct impact on their own lives.
Wed May 02 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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John L. Latham of Atlanta, partner with Alston & Bird, has been elected to the Board of Trustees at Emory.
Thu Mar 08 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Highlights from the November meetings of the University Senate, Faculty Council and Employee Council include the new care management benefit and changes to retiree health plans.
Mon Dec 02 01:00:00 EST 2013
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"Conversations with America" addresses national discord on issues such as immigration, public health and higher education. The next focus group is set for Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Mon Nov 13 00:00:00 EST 2017
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As Florida residents fled the devastation of Hurricane Irma earlier this fall, Emory Police Communications Manager Tamika Kendrick headed in the other direction -- volunteering to answer 911 calls in Naples, Florida, as she strives to be "the first calming voice on the phone."
Tue Dec 12 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Starting July 1, Dwight A. McBride will serve as Emory's provost and executive vice president of academic affairs, while Christopher Augostini will serve as executive vice president for business and administration.
Wed May 03 11:45:00 EDT 2017
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Emory's annual Social Justice Week features a new event combining photography and words to share the stories of those who make up the University community.
Wed Feb 17 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory has joined 16 other research universities around the country in filing an amicus brief opposing President Donald Trump's executive order restricting immigration.
Mon Feb 13 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Plans to develop a new trail that would link Emory's Clairmont Campus to Mason Mill Park -- and points beyond -- are rolling forward, according to the PATH Foundation, an Atlanta nonprofit dedicated to developing public greenway trails.
Mon Aug 28 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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The Employee Council Spring Leadership Social, set for April 23, provides an opportunity for Emory employees to mingle with President Claire E. Sterk and members of her senior leadership team.
Tue Apr 17 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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On Dec. 1, Emory hosts the nation's largest collegiate display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. This year's events also include a campus parade to raise awareness of the HIV epidemic.
Tue Nov 24 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Beginning Oct. 1, Global Services will provide a single point of contact for questions and issues related to international work.
Wed Sep 24 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory's TechLab in Cox Hall offers three-dimensional printing of objects for a wide variety of faculty, staff and student projects. Items printed so far include models of molecules, kidneys, artwork and much more.
Tue Jul 14 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University Campus Dining today announced the selection of Bon Appetit Management Company as the university's new food services vendor for both the Atlanta and Oxford campuses.
Thu Mar 26 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University has received a record 27,982 applications to be part of the Class of 2022, a 16 percent jump from the previous year.
Fri Mar 30 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Ciannat M. Howett, director of sustainability initiatives, wrote an op-ed for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about Emory's accomplishments and continuing work in creating a sustainable campus.
Thu Jul 23 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory's "Conversations with America" came to campus for a robust town hall bringing together a panel of experts and the public to discuss many facets of the U.S. opioid crisis.
Tue Jan 30 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Emory is proceeding with the process of selecting the next president of the university, after President James Wagner announced last month that he would step down at the end of August 2016.
Thu Oct 29 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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More Emory staff than ever before are using a wide range of flexible work options, from telecommuting to compressed workweeks, according to a recently released study.
Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Feb. 16 marks the debut of the new Emory Report. In addition to a more appealing design, we've expanded our content and refined our focus to provide an engaging mix of news, events and information tailored specifically for Emory faculty and staff.
Tue Feb 16 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Internationally acclaimed Israeli writer David Grossman will speak on "The Holocaust's Carrier Pigeon: Reflections on Writing and Memory" for Emory's 20th annual Tenenbaum Family Lecture in Judaic Studies, set for Feb. 28.
Mon Feb 06 00:00:00 EST 2017
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More than a dozen Emory organizations are collaborating to host a series of events Oct. 23-29 to support awareness, education and dialogue around relationship violence.
Thu Oct 22 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University senior Katie Dickerson is this year's recipient of Emory's highest student honor, the Marion Luther Brittain Award, which honors service to Emory and the greater community without expectation of recognition.
Thu May 02 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Applications for 2014 employee learning and development programs are now available.
Thu Oct 10 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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The new Global Program Support website creates a central online resource for information about travel abroad, hosting international visitors at Emory, and more.
Wed May 14 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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William H. Murdy improved all aspects of life at Oxford College as dean from 1987 to 1999 and helped lead environmental preservation efforts on Emory's campus.
Tue Mar 25 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Emory's governance groups are looking at helping develop an inclusive campus; establishing guidelines for reorganizations; and creating transparent language for a hardship grant.
Mon Mar 31 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Launching in fall 2016, the project will create an innovative "community of practice" to help doctoral students gain experience working with organizations that seek solutions to poverty, food security, climate change and other global problems.
Wed Apr 27 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Join the Emory community in giving back this holiday season by donating toys, food, clothing, books or money to a variety of organizations helping those in need.
Thu Dec 03 00:00:00 EST 2015
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The shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon is a reminder of the importance of knowing the steps to take if a similar event happens in our community, according to the university's Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR).
Tue Oct 06 02:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University¿s endowment posted a 1.9 percent return for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 2016, and was valued at $6.5 billion.
Mon Nov 14 00:00:00 EST 2016
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The University Faculty Council's November meeting included updates on the 2017 Distinguished Faculty Lecture, the UFC Title VII and Title IX Working Group, the Research Administration Services Task Force, and the Faculty Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution Task Force.
Tue Jan 24 00:00:00 EST 2017
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By making a gift to Emory this #GivingTuesday, you turn dollars into change. Gifts large and small add up to make an immediate and lasting difference for students, scholars, researchers, scientists, doctors, patients and others.
Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Emory's five educational gardens grow a variety of vegetables and fruits with help from student, faculty and staff volunteers.
Wed Jan 06 00:00:00 EST 2016
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From crafting the perfect pitch to understanding different types of presses, prospective authors gleaned expert advice at a recent forum sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence.
Mon Apr 25 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia is Feb. 4-8, and the Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) is taking the opportunity to remind the community about severe weather safety measures at Emory.
Thu Jan 31 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Valerie Babb, who joined the Emory faculty in January as Andrew Mellon Professor of the Humanities, has spent a career deciphering the outsize role that culture plays in racial identity and interactions.
Thu Mar 29 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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As Georgia observes Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Feb. 2-6, members of the Emory community are urged to review campus emergency plans and know what to do in case of disasters.
Mon Feb 02 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Facing drug addiction, Alexia Jones found healing in dance, a recovery method she now shares with others. She comes to campus Thursday through Saturday for dance performances, a workshop and a Creativity Conversation.
Wed Sep 12 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Winship Chief Administrative Officer Diane Cassels retires after a 24-year career at Emory.
Tue Dec 27 01:00:00 EST 2016
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This month offers fall sports matches, Hitchcock films, music, fitness activities and even a chance to play video games at the Carlos Museum.
Tue Sep 04 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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The new Facility for Education and Research in Neuroscience gives students and faculty from virtually every academic discipline on campus the ability to examine the brain in relation to their area of interest.
Wed Mar 06 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Construction continues on several major projects on Emory's campus designed to provide cutting-edge facilities for teaching, learning, research and patient care.
Mon Sep 14 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Mon Apr 21 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Tibet Week 2015 celebrates the theme of "Exploring Compassion" through a series of traditional events and educational opportunities. The annual celebration of the culture, arts and philosophy of Tibet is set for March 23-28.
Thu Mar 19 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Undergraduates in the Class of 2018 gathered May 10 for the Candlelight Crossover, and following Class Day in Glenn Memorial Auditorium, students gathered for a reception at the Emory Conference Center Hotel, concluding with a Coca-Cola toast.
Thu May 10 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory University has embarked on the next phase of a strategic planning process designed to align the university's strengths and opportunities in advancing its vision and mission for the next decade.
Mon Nov 13 00:00:00 EST 2017
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After three years studying science at Emory University, six Tibetan Buddhist monks are wrapping up their college careers and preparing to head back to their monasteries in Dharamsala, India.
Mon May 13 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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If your bike needs service and you plan to have it done on winter break, Bicycle South will store the bike for you free of charge until you return to campus.
Tue Dec 08 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Explore the extensive renovations to the Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library, offering expanded space befitting the university's internationally acclaimed collections.
Sun Aug 23 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University has joined 30 other universities around the country in filing an amicus brief opposing President Trump's second executive order restricting immigration.
Fri Mar 31 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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In the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Emory is ready to welcome up to 32 undergraduate students displaced from their studies in Puerto Rico.
Fri Nov 17 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Emory University's Board of Trustees has elected four new members: Tom Barkin, Lee Miller, Greg Vaughn and Mark Weinberger.
Thu Jan 22 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Emory's Human Resources division has received three national awards in recognition of the university's achievements in learning and organizational development programs and human resources excellence.
Tue Mar 07 00:00:00 EST 2017
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From extensive campus green space to academic courses on the environment, Emory's commitment to sustainability is among the best in the nation, according to BestColleges.com.
Wed Jul 08 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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To change the way college students talk about health, the first step is for students to do the talking. That's the innovative approach of Emory's peer-taught Health 1,2,3 Program.
Fri Apr 14 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Building on President Sterk's bold new vision for Emory, Provost Dwight A. McBride reflects on a year of academic excellence and looks ahead to how we move Emory forward and plan for the next phase of its future.
Thu May 10 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory has acquired the papers of dancers, activists and artists Carmen de Lavallade and Geoffrey Holder. The university will award de Lavallade an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree at its 2018 commencement May 14.
Mon May 07 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Several Emory University buildings have been recognized as the top performers of 2014 as part of The Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge.
Fri Dec 05 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Emory University faculty wrote or edited 121 books in 2015 on topics ranging from literature and philosophy to business and medicine. The Emory community gathered Feb. 1 to toast their accomplishments at Feast of Words.
Thu Feb 04 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory student guides make campus tours their own by letting their personal style and experiences shine.
Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2015
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"Ambition is not new to Emory," President Claire E. Sterk noted in her inauguration address. "It is at the core of our history and it will be part of our future." Read the full transcript.
Thu Feb 09 00:00:00 EST 2017
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As Emory's current strategic plan, "Where Courageous Inquiry Leads," draws to a close, input is being sought from the campus community in preparation for the next cycle of strategy setting.
Mon Jun 08 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Community is at the center of public events planned to celebrate the Feb. 8 inauguration of Emory President Claire E. Sterk as the university's 20th president and first female chief executive.
Tue Jan 17 00:00:00 EST 2017
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A fall exhibit at Candler's Pitts Theology Library will highlight the library's renowned Kessler Reformation Collection, recognizing the collection's 30th anniversary as well as the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
Mon Aug 07 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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A committee from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges will review Emory's Quality Enhancement Plan during its upcoming site visit.
Thu Mar 13 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Executive Director of Emory University's Aquinas Center Phillip Thompson discusses the effect Pope Francis is having on the Roman Catholic Church.
Fri Dec 19 00:00:00 EST 2014
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The Rev. Susan Henry-Crowe, Emory University's dean of the chapel and religious life, has been appointed to an international leadership role in the United Methodist Church.
Tue Jul 23 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Winter weather across Atlanta brings a rare snow day to Emory students. Use #Emory and #SnowDay to share your photos on the university's social media hub.
Tue Jan 28 00:00:00 EST 2014
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The Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives is seeking input on ways to strengthen the university's engagement with India. Faculty with India-related interests are invited to complete a brief online survey.
Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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A lecture and panel discussion exploring academic-corporate research partnerships will open this semester¿s University Lecture Series.
Mon Nov 11 01:00:00 EST 2013
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October is National Relationship Violence Awareness Month, marked at Emory with a Take Back the Night march and rally Oct. 24. It also offers a chance to reflect on a decade of campus work addressing IPV.
Wed Oct 19 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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An armed assault at Ohio State University prompts a reminder of what to do in the event of a public assault or active shooter on Emory's campus.
Wed Nov 30 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Meet a few of the Emory faculty members who just can't stop asking questions - and won't stop until they find the answers
Fri Mar 02 00:00:00 EST 2018
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September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. Find out how you can be ready for different types of emergencies that could occur on campus.
Tue Sep 08 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University President Claire E. Sterk has announced the appointment of Deborah Watkins Bruner, RN, PhD, FAAN, as the university's senior vice president for research, effective Oct. 1.
Thu Sep 20 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Political inclusion and empathy are vital components of meaningful conversations at Emory, President Claire E. Sterk explains in a new video.
Tue Aug 21 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Tue Dec 15 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Emory University's 2013 Annual Report, "Standing by What is Good," celebrates a detailed and diverse record of extraordinary achievement by faculty, staff and students.
Tue Feb 11 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Kicking off Tuesday, Aug. 29, in Pittsburgh, "Conversations with America" is part of Emory University's effort to advance and promote conversation and civil discourse on the most difficult issues facing our nation.
Mon Aug 28 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Hamilton Holmes residence hall has joined a growing list of Emory buildings to earn LEED gold certification for sustainable design and construction.
Wed Aug 28 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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A search advisory committee has been appointed to identify candidates to be the next dean of Oxford College.
Thu Sep 24 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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For the fourth consecutive year, WorldatWork's Alliance for Work-Life Progress has awarded Emory University with the Work-Life Seal of Distinction.
Wed Feb 11 00:00:00 EST 2015
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An elm tree planted Wednesday on the Emory Quadrangle stands as a tribute to President Sterk and the university's commitment to sustainability.
Thu Feb 09 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Emory's Surplus Property Store has new hours. As of March 2, the store is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tue Mar 08 00:00:00 EST 2016
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The University Senate has posted the summary for its March 28 meeting, which included the election of 2017-18 officers.
Wed Apr 19 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University has appointed Shinsaeng (Shinn) Ko as the new director of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS). She began her new role at Emory Aug. 28.
Tue Sep 02 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Alicia Svigals, the world's leading klezmer fiddler, will perform her original score during a Sept. 7 screening of the 1918 silent film "The Yellow Ticket," which follows a young Jewish woman facing anti-Semitism in Russia.
Mon Aug 28 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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A gift from the estate of Mary Lee Hardin Willard has created a permanent endowment to support the dean of Emory's Candler School of Theology. Jan Love will be installed as the inaugural Mary Lee Hardin Willard Dean in August.
Wed Jul 05 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University and WellStar Health System announced today that they are engaged in formal discussions regarding their vision to create a new, unified health system to provide excellence in patient care and advance world-class healthcare throughout Metro Atlanta, Georgia, and beyond.
Mon Feb 09 07:17:00 EST 2015
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Responding to debates about the value of higher education for students and society, Emory President Claire E. Sterk says the university must better communicate its impact but also evolve significantly to meet the needs of the future.
Tue Jun 05 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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While the initial shock of a tremendously personal data breach of Equifax has subsided, two Goizueta Business School professors have said the fallout could go on for years, or even a decade.
Mon Oct 30 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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China is one of five geographic focal points named in Emory's global strategies, a blueprint for the University's engagement around the world. Several events this month explore the relationship between China and the U.S.
Tue Oct 04 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory's calendar is less crowded during the summer, but there are still plenty of entertaining and educational events, including the "Dive In Movie" on June 17.
Mon Jun 06 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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While Emory missed the snow that was originally forecast, the campus sparkled under a light coating of ice. The university closed Jan. 6-7 but reopened Sunday, Jan. 8, in time for students to move in.
Mon Jan 09 00:00:00 EST 2017
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The newly created Student Production Studio is on-air and online, ready for reservations. The studio gives student groups and classes a place to work on video, audio and photography production projects.
Thu Apr 12 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Along with Shakespeare at Emory's November lineup, Arts at Emory presents a variety of film screenings, dance performances, literary readings and music events to keep your fall schedule packed.
Tue Nov 08 00:00:00 EST 2016
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A walk across Emory's campus reveals a variety of works of art by prominent sculptors, exemplifying beauty and provoking thought.
Tue Aug 18 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory commemorated World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, with the university's 13th annual Quilt on the Quad, the nation's largest collegiate display of panels from the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Tue Dec 05 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Hundreds of young poets arrive at Emory this week for the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival. Public performances on campus include Thursday's Queeriosity.
Tue Jul 14 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Don't miss emails: Spam filters for Emory's email system have recently been adjusted to further reduce spam. Users are encouraged to periodically check their junk email folders to ensure messages weren't incorrectly routed away from their inboxes.
Tue May 19 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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With the new academic year under way, Emory's calendar is packed with a variety of engaging artistic, athletic and academic events. Check out these 10 activities to add to your agenda.
Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie gave the keynote address at Emory University's 170th Commencement on May 11, 2015.
Tue May 12 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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With a nod to the past, present and future, Founders Week kicks off Feb. 6 with a Distinguished Faculty Lecture presented by acclaimed Emory historian Carol Anderson.
Tue Jan 30 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Two Emory seniors got the thrill -- and shock -- of a lifetime when they were surprised by an opportunity to be on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and score some serious holiday swag.
Thu Nov 30 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Dona Yarbrough leads a campus-wide examination of efforts at Emory to recruit and retain a diverse faculty.
Fri Feb 01 01:00:00 EST 2013
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A large Red Oak tree near the main entrance to Emory's campus is set for removal Aug. 13-14 due to extensive decay. The tree is located on the Glenn Memorial Church lawn behind the Haygood/Hopkins entrance to the university on Dowman Drive.
Mon Aug 10 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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The Sept. 30 Fall Forum on the Liberal Arts launches a campus-wide conversation and expanded exploration of the future of the liberal arts at Emory.
Wed Sep 18 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory has a responsibility to foster difficult conversations and teach students to question their biases and listen thoughtfully to viewpoints different from their own, President Claire E. Sterk explains in a new video.
Tue Jul 17 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory's campus was quiet and beautiful Wednesday morning as the university closed due to snow and frigid temperatures, delaying the first day of spring semester classes for undergraduate students.
Wed Jan 17 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Emory received confirmation Friday night, November 14, from the Georgia Public Health Laboratory and Emory Medical Lab that all patient samples taken during the initial outbreak of gastroenteritis among students November 12 have tested positive for Norovirus.
Mon Nov 17 00:00:00 EST 2014
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A landmark gathering of leaders celebrates the ties between Emory and The Carter Center.
Tue Feb 16 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Show your pride while you drive: A new Emory specialty license plate for Georgia residents will be available in mid-September.
Mon Sep 09 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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From academic innovation to new and renovated campus facilities, retiring Dean Stephen Bowen has led Emory's Oxford College through more than a decade of growth and change.
Fri May 27 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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An agreement passed by Congress and signed by the president puts the government back to work and provides for reimbursement of grant programs.
Thu Oct 17 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory University's Board of Trustees has elected three new members.
Fri Dec 18 00:00:00 EST 2015
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President Jimmy Carter's remarks at his 32nd annual Carter Town Hall Wednesday included the U.S. response to Syria, NSA-whistleblower Edward Snowden and the government's role in keeping down the cost of higher education.
Thu Sep 12 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory University President James Wagner examined the university's role and responsibilities in a public conversation with Emory Alumni Board president Doug Shipman, CEO of Atlanta's new Center for Civil and Human Rights.
Mon Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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In her new role, professor and administrator Pamela Scully will lead programs and initiatives focused on enhancing the undergraduate experience and supporting student success.
Wed Feb 21 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Fatu Kekula didn't have a hazmat suit or physician's expertise. She did, however, have trash bags, some nursing training and the determination to save lives amid the Ebola outbreak. And she succeeded. Now, with the support of Emory University and a growing pool of inspired supporters, the 22-year-old Liberian woman is set to finish her nursing education in the U.S.
Mon Dec 22 00:00:00 EST 2014
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After a successful two-semester pilot program during the 2015-2016 academic year, Emory University will switch from Blackboard to the Canvas learning management system.
Tue May 17 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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In a recently released national survey, Emory ranks 16th of the 849 schools evaluated for their overall endowment market value.
Fri Feb 07 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Investigators at the Glenn Family Breast Center at Winship Cancer Institute are the recipients of a one-year, $750,000 grant from the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Board of Managers.
Thu Feb 09 01:00:00 EST 2017
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Workplace practices, perceptions and challenges are the focus of an all-Emory staff survey released Monday, March 2.
Tue Mar 03 00:00:00 EST 2015
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John Latting, assistant vice provost for undergraduate enrollment and dean of admission at Emory, wrote a guest column on the university's efforts to recruit, admit and support the nation's best students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Mon Jun 17 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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With an eye toward interdisciplinarity and lifelong engagement for faculty members, biology professor Gray Crouse begins his role as director of Emory's Emeritus College.
Wed Jul 16 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Launching in January, Emory's new Campus Waste Management Policy will standardize recycling and compost bins, remove outdoor landfill trash containers and cease servicing of desk-side bins.
Tue Nov 14 00:00:00 EST 2017
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University governance groups are moving forward on major campus issues and re-energizing some areas of interest.
Fri Sep 27 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Out of hundreds of nominations for the prestigious National Book Awards, Carol Anderson's "One Person, No Vote" was chosen among the top 10 for nonfiction and Tayari Jones' "An American Marriage" made the top 10 for fiction.
Tue Sep 18 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Faculty and staff were recognized with multiple awards at the 2018 school diploma ceremonies. See the honorees from each of the nine schools that make up Emory University.
Thu May 17 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory has been named a Silver LearningElite organization for 2014 by Chief Learning Officer magazine. Emory ranked No. 33 from a competitive field of more than 200 companies participating in the prestigious annual benchmarking program.
Mon Apr 28 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Emory includes an inaugural conference focusing on sexual assault prevention and social justice, and Denim Day on April 24 when the campus community is encouraged to show support for sexual assault survivors by wearing denim.
Tue Apr 02 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Students will be able to borrow clothing for career fairs, interviews or other events from the Clothing Closet, which is seeking donations of gently used professional attire.
Tue Mar 08 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Kenya Casey studied abroad as an undergrad in 1997. As an African American, she noticed an under-representation of minority students on her trip. Today, as associate director of the Center for International Programs Abroad (CIPA) at Emory University, she says the trend hasn't changed.
Wed Oct 23 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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The work of commissions, task forces and campus-wide initiatives continues this semester, with a focus on issues that range from class, labor and diversity to open expression and civil dialogue.
Fri Jan 17 00:00:00 EST 2014
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With the onset of winter, here is a reminder of the university's inclement weather policies and procedures, and multiple ways to stay informed about possible closings and delays.
Wed Dec 10 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Emory University's Board of Trustees has elected two new members: Shantella "Shan" Carr Cooper, a Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company executive; and Timothy C. Rollins, vice president of the Rollins Investment Company in Atlanta.
Tue Jan 21 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Supria Kuppuswamy joined Emory Oct. 2 as the university's new Title IX coordinator and special assistant to the vice provost for equity and inclusion, bringing years of experience in diversity management to the role.
Tue Oct 03 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory's Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library is now home to the papers of Atlanta artist and photographer Jon Arge, including more than 5,000 Polaroid photographs that document the city's LGBT communities.
Wed May 02 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory's popular "Know Your Numbers" campaign is back for 2017, giving employees the opportunity to gain valuable health information through free, onsite health screenings that measure blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and more.
Mon Jan 23 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Apply for grants and get help with writing from The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence (CFDE). Three deadlines are coming up this week and early next week for these resources from the CFDE.
Tue Nov 17 00:00:00 EST 2015
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All schools at Emory come together next semester to offer an extensive, multidisciplinary forum exploring the impact of Ebola on public health, policy, law, ethics, government, religion and more.
Tue Dec 16 00:00:00 EST 2014
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Staff Fest 2018 celebrated 40 years of fun and community camaraderie as revelers gathered on the Emory Quadrangle May 18 to acknowledge the work and support Emory staff members provide throughout the year.
Tue May 22 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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This semester, the president, the provost, and the Faculty Council are taking a close look at shared governance to reach a common understanding of what it means, establish principles around governance, and explore governance initiatives that will make the university a leader in higher education.
Tue Feb 10 00:00:00 EST 2015
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From reducing waste at Emory Athletics games to building a "living wall" in the heart of first-year student housing, winners of this year's Incentives Fund grants have diverse plans to further green goals on campus.
Wed Dec 07 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory University has been ranked 21st among the nation's top universities in the new 2019 Best Colleges guidebook from U.S. News & World Report.
Mon Sep 10 00:01:00 EDT 2018
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Emory's annual Employee Council Town Hall will be Wednesday, April 15, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Administration Building (WHSCAB) Auditorium.
Wed Apr 08 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Staff Fest, Emory's annual employee appreciation day, is set for Friday, May 15. Changes for this year's event include a new route for the popular Fun Run/Walk.
Tue May 12 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Construction projects abound at Emory this fall, strengthening opportunities for education and engagement at the liberal arts research university.
Thu Aug 22 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Kadiata Sy was 11 years old and spoke no English when her family moved to Atlanta. On Monday, she graduates from Emory as a Bobby Jones Scholar, one of the university's top undergraduate honors.
Thu May 07 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory employees volunteered their time on Wednesday, May 4, to help set up chairs on the Quad for the 15,000 attendees expected for Monday's 171st Commencement. The annual "Chair Rodeo" is a popular Emory tradition.
Thu May 05 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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A testing center for students who seek accommodations in taking classroom exams is now open on Emory's Clairmont Campus -- the first space of its kind exclusively dedicated to serving the individualized testing needs of Emory students.
Wed Sep 06 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory staff members should complete mandatory online Title IX training by Nov. 15. The online module, which takes 45 minutes or less, is part of a three-year initiative approved by the university last year to provide training concerning issues of sexual assault awareness.
Tue Nov 10 00:00:00 EST 2015
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Met by growing numbers of Chinese students in their classes, some Emory faculty are inspired to learn the language themselves to help improve communication.
Fri Jul 11 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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President Claire E. Sterk, with support from Interim Provost Stuart Zola, has charged a search advisory committee to begin the process of selecting the next dean of Emory College of Arts and Sciences.
Tue Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology plan to break ground soon on a new joint library project.
Fri Nov 21 00:00:00 EST 2014
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A feasibility study will look at renovating and expanding the Dobbs University Center (DUC) to better meet community needs.
Fri Apr 19 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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A tour of the new materials recently received from the Mary Flannery O'Connor Charitable Trust.
Tue Oct 07 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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Charles (Charlie) Harman, former chief of staff for Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), has been named vice president for government and community affairs at Emory University. Effective Aug. 5, Harman assumed his position as the chief government affairs officer for the university, including Emory Healthcare.
Tue Aug 06 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Emory's first steps into online learning, known as MOOCs, reap unexpected and far-reaching benefits.
Mon May 20 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Events celebrating President Claire E. Sterk's inauguration as Emory's 20th president got underway Monday evening with a candle-lit tour of Oxford College, the university's original campus.
Tue Feb 07 00:00:00 EST 2017
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony April 20 will mark the opening of the PATH at Emory, a new bicycle and pedestrian trail that links Emory's Clairmont Campus to Mason Mill Park and points beyond.
Tue Apr 17 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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A memorial service will be held at Oxford College on Sunday, Aug. 28, for students Abinta Kabir and Faraaz Hossain, who were killed over the summer in a terrorist attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Tue Aug 16 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Two Emory Libraries fellows combined history and technology to create a tour of the Emory campus and Emory Village that is accessible by smartphones and tablets. The project launches with a panel discussion Sept. 19.
Tue Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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The Center for Women at Emory is seeking feedback on Emory's Lactation Support Program from past, present and future breastfeeding mothers through an online survey.
Wed Mar 09 00:00:00 EST 2016
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The Emory community is invited to remember and celebrate the life of Bill Fox, alumnus and former university administrator and benefactor.
Thu Apr 24 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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One of the world's most famous works of art is now restored and back on view, thanks to an international team including Emory's Bonna Wescoat.
Thu Jul 31 00:00:00 EDT 2014
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The Emory community filled Cannon Chapel on Tuesday to mourn the victims of the attack at an Orlando LGBT bar, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Learn how you can give and receive support.
Tue Jun 14 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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In an effort to increase efficiency and be a national model for academic health centers, Emory School of Medicine and Emory Healthcare will work together under a new "Emory Medicine" initiative.
Thu Nov 21 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Emory provides $9.1 billion in economic impact within the Atlanta region and Georgia, while supporting nearly 64,000 jobs and generating $200 million in state tax revenues, according to a new study.
Mon Jun 12 08:00:00 EDT 2017
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Emory University has been ranked #1 for quality of life, according to the Princeton Review's 27th annual college rankings, "The 384 Best Colleges" guide, based on its nationwide survey of 138,000 college students' ratings of their schools.
Tue Aug 07 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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A new version of Emory's standard template, which provides schools and units an easy way to develop a brand-compliant website, adds mobile-responsiveness and other features.
Tue Feb 05 01:00:00 EST 2013
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Dooley's Week, Emory's annual celebration of school spirit, takes place all week with festival-style events befitting this year's "Dooleypalooza" theme, plus the chance to find Dooley Cats hidden around campus.
Wed Apr 11 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Leadership training programs at Emory invest in people, creating a destination community for work.
Fri Jun 05 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Completing the university housing master plan, the outdated residence hall is being torn down to help provide additional space for the future renovation of the Dobbs University Center.
Mon Jun 22 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory University is one of America's Best Employers, according to a newly released ranking from Forbes. The university was No. 39 out of 500 top large companies and organizations.
Wed May 02 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Wonderful Wednesday got an added boost Feb. 17 thanks to dancers representing One Billion Rising, a movement to end violence against women around the world. The weekly tradition also featured its popular mix of tables with prizes and information about student organizations, events and services.
Wed Feb 24 00:00:00 EST 2016
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Jovonna Jones has devoted countless hours to ensuring other students feel included and accepted at Emory through organizations like the Center for Women and the Black Student Union.
Thu May 07 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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For 40 years, Rosemary Magee helped shape Emory with quiet diplomacy, creative vision and a gift for building bridges — an influence that has been felt across campus.
Thu Mar 22 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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Emory President-elect Claire E. Sterk has announced the appointment of Stuart Zola, one of the nation's leading neuroscientists, as interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. With a long history of service at Emory, Zola assumed his new role Aug. 15.
Tue Aug 16 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Nearly 150 students from 24 universities across the United States and three foreign countries will gather at Emory University Saturday, March 23 to compete in the sixth Emory Global Health Case Competition.
Wed Mar 13 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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The Emory community filled Cannon Chapel on Thursday to honor students Abinta Kabir and Faraaz Hossain, who were killed in the Dhaka terrorist attack. Speakers remembered the two friends as "true servant leaders" whose legacy will continue on campus.
Thu Jul 07 00:00:00 EDT 2016
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Emory's values of "excellence, integrity and optimism" were on display at the Employee Council Town Hall, an annual tradition giving employees an opportunity to ask questions of the university's top leadership.
Tue Apr 28 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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Emory accepts undocumented students for admission and financial aid under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program, and will continue to welcome and support these students, university leaders write in response to a letter from campus organizations.
Wed Jan 18 00:00:00 EST 2017
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Led by students at Candler School of Theology, members of the Emory community held a "die-in" protest on Dec. 4.
Thu Dec 04 00:00:00 EST 2014
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On Friday, Emory marks World AIDS Day with Quilt on the Quad, the nation's largest collegiate display of panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Learn more about the event and Emory's 20 years of groundbreaking HIV research.
Tue Nov 28 00:00:00 EST 2017
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A national conversation is unfolding around the future - and relevance - of higher education, and the role of online learning in particular. Find out what Emory leaders are saying.
Sun Dec 08 01:00:00 EST 2013
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James B. Hughes Jr., associate dean for academic affairs at Emory University School of Law, has been appointed interim dean of the school.
Fri Sep 08 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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A recent increase in vehicle break-ins reported on campus has prompted a reminder from the Emory Department of Public Safety to lock and remove valuables from your vehicles.
Wed Jan 31 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Emory University has once again received a "Gold" rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education for efforts including sustainable dining, biodiversity, support for research, and more.
Mon Feb 26 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Established in 1985, Emory's Office of Technology Transfer has helped launch thirty-six pharmaceutical startup companies, and its licensees have developed nineteen drugs approved by the FDA, with more in development and testing.
Mon Oct 09 00:00:00 EDT 2017
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Michael Lewis, associate professor of marketing at Goizueta Business School, brought in representatives from the Atlanta Falcons, Braves and Hawks to speak with his Sports Marketing Analytics class as they create a survey on Atlanta sports.
Wed Feb 07 00:00:00 EST 2018
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Emory University's endowment value reached a record high of $6.7 billion as of June 30, 2014, fueled by a 19.1 percent return on investment.
Thu Nov 06 00:00:00 EST 2014
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By a vote of 201 to 133, the faculty of the Emory College of Arts and Sciences has voted against a motion of no confidence in President James W. Wagner.
Fri Apr 12 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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This year the Employee Council Town Hall focused on topics including diversity, work-life balance, health care costs, campus theft and safety concerns, what's next for Emory's Briarcliff property, and transportation and parking issues.
Mon Mar 25 01:00:00 EDT 2013
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Author and Emory University Distinguished Professor Salman Rushdie delivers the keynote address during Emory's 2015 commencement ceremony.
Tue May 12 00:00:00 EDT 2015
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With strong community participation, Emory's new waste diversion policy is already making an impact, diverting nearly 70 percent of total campus waste from landfills in March alone.
Tue May 22 00:00:00 EDT 2018
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An overview of the Emory Caregiver Support Program will be the topic of a workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 13, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 1.432 at 1599 Clifton Road.
Thu Jan 07 00:00:00 EST 2016
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