A new exhibit at the Michael C. Carlos Museum reveals how scattered pieces of an ancient cup were reunified despite a history of looting — thanks to policies that prioritize relationships with museum objects’ countries of origin.
A new exhibit at the Michael C. Carlos Museum reveals how scattered pieces of an ancient cup were reunified despite a history of looting — thanks to policies that prioritize relationships with museum objects’ countries of origin.
Artwork featuring slice-of-life scenes of deeply rooted Indigenous traditions is at the heart of “Continuum,” an exhibit at Oxford College Library through December. The artists will take part in a residency at Emory’s Oxford and Atlanta campuses March 29-April 2.
Atlanta’s close-knit sports fandoms star in a new photography exhibit at the Michael C. Carlos Museum, on display through July 19. “Footwork: Where We Gather” features new work by Sheila Pree Bright and classic photos by Walter Iooss Jr.
Check out a roundup of some of Emory’s most unique — and little-known — perks for being part of the university community. Whether you’re looking for new windows into Atlanta or need a specific tool for your next project, it could be here.
As part of Emory College’s Year of Compassion initiative, the Carlos Museum exhibit emphasizes human connections and invites visitors to witness and experience empathy and human connection.
February brings new art exhibits and musical performances to campus, plus the final competitions for winter sports and home openers for spring athletics. Check out these five examples of weather-friendly activities to enjoy this month on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses.
From orchestral performances to boundary-pushing theater, events across the Atlanta and Oxford campuses — including Sphinx Virtuosi with cellist Sterling Elliott — offer a chance to enjoy creativity and the arts in many forms.
Emory Libraries, the Carlos Museum and the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship will launch a series of soccer-related exhibitions and programs in February as Atlanta prepares to host World Cup matches this summer.
For the first time, items from Emory’s Rose Library will be exhibited at the world’s busiest airport, inviting travelers in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International to explore Atlanta’s hip hop history and its torchbearer, EarWax Records.
From beloved holiday traditions to cult-classic movies, creativity and arts events can be found across Emory through the end of the year. Check out a few highlights and mark your calendar for upcoming December events.
The Carlos Museum invites visitors to slow down and create a collage through an open studio with Lynne Huffer, an artist-in-residence and Emory professor of philosophy. Events take place Wednesday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Nov. 15.
From student-led museum tours to book discussions with authors and beyond, November has plenty of opportunities to enjoy the arts or spark inspiration. Check out a few of the highlights from the Atlanta and Oxford campuses.
Emory’s Kenneth Carter and Clint Fluker view topics through different lenses: science and culture. But they reach the same conclusion on what seeking out scary movies and books reveals about our minds and our culture.
The fall 2025 Living Health and Wellbeing Week, set for Oct. 20-24, highlights eight Elements of Wellbeing to promote daily self-care practices among Emory students and the university community. More than 30 activities will be available throughout campus.
As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, October offers vibrant artistic experiences across Emory’s campus, including the opening of “Quick Split,” an exhibition of paintings that examine the human body as both image and structure.
October brings plenty of activities to usher in the fall season. Mark your calendars now for artistic encounters, thought-provoking lectures and multiple days of Homecoming and Family Weekend fun.
Emory Libraries and the Carlos Museum joined forces in February 2021, and the partnership has yielded many benefits, including a Works on Paper exhibit at Oxford College Library that inspires drawing students and enriches their research.
From a performance by the Grammy-Award winning Harlem Quartet to museum exhibits, film screenings and thought-provoking discussions, September is full of arts-related activities.
The new academic year is just around the corner, which means faculty and staff on Emory’s Atlanta and Oxford College campuses are preparing for students’ arrival. Here are eight things you should know before fall semester begins.
Jena Sibille will support expanding the museum’s community engagement and impact, such as planning talks, lectures and K-12 programs. Her career in museum programming includes working for Fulton County Schools and the High Museum of Art.
The Michael C. Carlos Museum is leading the charge on exploring how creative expression can spark resilience, healing and even joy during some of life’s toughest challenges.
As the academic year draws to a close, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the arts around campus. Catch a movie screening, join a Q&A, enjoy a concert and even celebrate graduating students before summer begins.
Spring has arrived on campus, so don’t miss the opportunity to engage in athletic events, concerts, discussions, workshops and more across Emory’s campuses during the last full month of the semester.
A video performance by Julio Medina, assistant professor of Dance and Movement Studies, is among the “responses” to artifacts from around the world in “Call and Response,” on display at the Michael C. Carlos Museum.
With spring on the horizon, there are plenty of fresh opportunities to engage in around campus, ranging from exciting athletic events to musical performances, Women’s History Month celebrations, poetry readings and more.
Emory’s arts departments and institutions offer a range of entertaining programs throughout March. One highlight will be a conversation with Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre.
Atlanta Science Festival returns March 8-22, with more than 100 events throughout the metro area, many led by the Emory community, inviting the public to join fun, interactive and educational experiences.
As the first full month of the semester gets underway, there are plenty of events to engage in on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses. Don’t miss athletic events, musical performances, new museum exhibits and more.
This month brings a variety of fun and immersive arts activities to both Atlanta and Oxford campuses, including CompFest 2025 performers Bent Frequency, a locally based contemporary music ensemble.
A variety of service opportunities, worship programs, lectures and other events are scheduled through Jan. 25 as the Emory community honors the life and legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learn how you can get involved.
Emory will transfer two pieces and five fragments to the Ministry, with all the objects remaining on loan to the Carlos Museum. Some of the objects will be part of a special exhibit.
At the AI.Data Lab showcase, Emory students presented a variety of different semester-long research projects. Read how an economics graduate student’s project impacted her perspective and work.
Emory University's AI.Data Lab program offers students the opportunity to delve into AI and data science research, tackling societal issues with datasets from sponsor organizations. On Dec. 10, students showcased their work in an end-of-semester event.
Before the winter holidays, grab opportunities to enjoy sports, artistic performances, galleries, creative workshops and more on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses.
Rollins School of Public Health and the Michael C. Carlos Museum hosted events focused on art as a tool to address systemic racism and promote public health awareness and health equity at "Arts in Health Forum: Research & Practice.”
From gallery events to film screenings to festive musical performances, there are plenty of ways to mark the end of the semester — and year — at Emory, including three concerts with the Atlanta Master Chorale.
Tempests and resilience run through the multidisciplinary artist’s work, on view at the Michael C. Carlos Museum through Dec. 8. The works use materials from her studio that were exposed to Hurricane Maria in 2017.
From performances to hands-on studios to expert discussions around campus, November brings plenty of ways to engage with the arts across Emory. Mark your calendar for these events, including a performance by PUBLIQuartet.
Homecoming and Family Weekend is already underway, and you don’t want to miss out on the events planned for the rest of the weekend. See what’s in store for the Atlanta and Oxford College campuses.
As we approach the end of the semester, catch engaging activities around campus, including musical and theatrical performances, athletic events, volunteer opportunities, a Veterans Day service and more.
A unique cross-cultural exhibition, “Picture Worlds” at the Carlos Museum brings together pottery from the Greek, Maya and Moche, illuminating cultural commonalities and differences along with fresh perspectives on image-making and storytelling.
October is full of chances to appreciate great art across Emory. Mark your calendar for these dates and immerse yourself in creativity, including hearing pianist Zee Zee perform as part of the Candler Concert Series.
Homecoming and Family Weekend takes place Oct. 23-27, and you don’t want to miss out. Review the highlighted events and grab the full schedule to make your plans now.
Emory’s Rose Library will celebrate LGBT History Month with events including the return of its popular drag show and an open house of artifacts that document Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ history, arts and culture.
As the temperature begins to fall and the leaves turn orange, don’t forget to make time in your schedule for some engaging performances, Homecoming celebrations, athletic events and more this month in both Atlanta and Oxford.
The Decatur Book Festival returns for 2024 with free events devoted to literature and community, including a number of writers and organizations with Emory connections.
Get the scoop on upcoming events celebrating LGBT History Month and find out how you can participate in Atlanta Pride with Emory. Check back throughout October for more updates.
From a keynote panel featuring campus thought leaders to Wonderful Wednesday’s “Diversity of Desserts,” Diversity Week at Emory will have something for everyone.
Proving a vital hub for programming examining Black life and history through some of its most notable, yet underrecognized, artists, the Emory Libraries and Carlos Museum are also partnering with educational peers across Atlanta.
Sheila Pree Bright’s new installation opens Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Schatten Gallery. The immersive exhibition features photos reimagined from places of trauma to create a space of calm and relaxation.
Emory’s Atlanta and Oxford campus art scenes are wasting no time kicking off the new academic year in creative ways, including a program featuring Aztec dance, Folklórico and contemporary dance. Mark your calendar for these upcoming events.
The fall semester is fully underway at Emory, which means there are plenty of events to explore, including performances, panels, film screenings and more. Read what the Atlanta and Oxford College campuses have to offer this month.
Through Emory’s new AI.Xperience program, students worked with faculty advisors this summer to apply data science to critical topics in areas from health care to the arts. This month, they presented their findings through poster and oral presentations.
Emory’s new academic year is almost here, and faculty and staff are making final preparations before students arrive on campus. Here are 10 things you should know before the fall semester at Emory begins.
With the school year just beginning, there are many fun and educational events at Emory during August. Choose from a variety of activities, including tours, seminars and opportunities to welcome Emory’s newest students.
The Comfort of Recovery quilt, a collaboration between R2ISE to Recovery and the Carlos Museum, tells multiple stories of addiction recovery through the healing power of art and shared creativity in the company of others traveling the same road.
From the farmers market to a documentary screening, Emory has many fun and educational programs to enjoy this month. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar and attend some exciting events.
With everything from a comprehensive summer reading program to “SmARTy packs” activities, the Michael C. Carlos Museum offers all kinds of fun and educational programs for children and families to enjoy throughout the summer.
Campus may be quieter thanks to the arrival of summer, but there are still plenty of fun events and activities to get involved in, from Staff Fest on June 14 to enjoying Lullwater Preserve.
The Addiction Alliance of Georgia, a partnership between Emory Healthcare and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, is hosting the “Comfort of Recovery” quilt throughout the month of April at the Emory Addiction Center.
The Emory and Atlanta community gathered to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, at the Michael C. Carlos Museum to mark the arrival of spring. The event was full of art, music and performances.
Shannon Clute, previously the inaugural director of The Hatchery, Emory’s center for innovation, has joined Emory Libraries and the Carlos Museum as the senior director for communications, marketing and public relations.
April brings multiple opportunities to experience the arts on Emory’s Atlanta and Oxford campuses. From outdoor jazz concerts and musical theater productions to film screenings and dance performances, there is something for every art lover at Emory.
Photographs from the traveling exhibit “Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again” will be on display in honor of the Ellmann Lectures March 3-5. A companion exhibit in the Rose Library will feature materials from its Heaney collection.
Whether you want to examine AI in film, immerse yourself in a masterful concert, support student creativity or travel back in time, opportunities to enjoy the arts and tap into your creative side abound across Emory in March.
This month brings a bounty of family-friendly arts activities across Emory, including a concert by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine. Make a plan to immerse yourself in creativity during the next few weeks.
Join a poetry reading and book signing with award-winning poet Major Jackson on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. Seating is limited, so register early.
The LEAD award, granted by the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education, honors academic library programs, policies and initiatives that encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion across campus and in the surrounding community.
Under the agreement, Emory’s Carlos Museum will voluntarily transfer three ancient artifacts to the Greek ministry. The agreement will also create more educational opportunities for Emory students.
Lisa Fenn will represent Emory Libraries and the Carlos Museum in university DEI initiatives and will guide the library and museum DEI committees and human resources department on DEI matters related to hiring and belonging.
A longtime partner of the Latin American Association, Emory hosted the association’s 24th-annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference, welcoming middle and high school students for a college fair and sessions with Emory faculty, staff and students designed to make them college-ready.
Mark the end of this semester with arts events across campus to help you get in the holiday spirit. From dance to concerts to a public art installation, there's something for everyone.
From end-of-the-semester performances to events geared to help you get in the holiday spirit, Emory offers plenty of opportunities to support the arts throughout the rest of this semester.
The agreement, involving objects in the collection of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, follows ongoing discussions for more than two years.
This year's festivities mark 25 years of what began as the Emory-Tibet Partnership. See photos from Monday's opening ceremony, including the start of the construction of the sand mandala, and plan to attend events throughout the week.
Check out photos from this week’s Homecoming events and get the scoop on everything that’s ahead for this weekend. Whether you’re an alum, student, parent or other member of the Emory community, you won’t want to miss the fun.
With a week full of events designed to make new connections and strengthen existing ones, this year’s festivities deliver something for everyone. Whether you’re an alum, student, parent or other member of the Emory community, you won’t want to miss this.
The university’s calendar is packed with arts events during October, from theater performances to film screenings and more. One highlight will be a concert and masterclass with violinist Yuriy Bekker.
The Carlos Museum and Emory Libraries bring the plight of the ever-growing refugee population to the forefront with a special event on Wednesday, Sept. 27, featuring comedian David Perdue, social curator/activist Munir Meghjani and others.
The Emory community is ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Immerse yourself in a new exhibit at the Carlos Museum, learn at a free lecture, sharpen your dance moves and more.
The Michael C. Carlos Museum’s new exhibit, opening Sept. 9, spotlights the work and experiences of a wide range of artists in the Latinx community, featuring topics like family, culture and politics in America.
All across campus, faculty and staff are preparing for the new academic year and the arrival of students. Here are 10 things you need to know as the Atlanta and Oxford campuses transition from summer to fall.
Summertime may be dwindling, but there are still a few weeks left to relax before the new semester. We’ve rounded up seven great ways to soak in the last rays of summer.
Interested in expanding your horizons this summer? Listen to podcasts from Emory faculty, staff and students for captivating stories and compelling conversations. Check out new episodes and stay tuned for future releases.
Through a generous gift from alumnus Sidney Yarbrough III and his wife, Rebecca, Emory acquired the sculpture “Resting Figure,” which pays tribute to the heroism of health care and university staff during the pandemic’s long course.
What would it look like for libraries and museums to focus more on community-based knowledge and expertise? Clinton Fluker and Mike Murawski will share their ideas during a June 7 event sponsored by Emory Libraries.
Elise Etrheim came to Emory ready for a diversity of ideas. She found them by blending the skills of a humanist and the insights of a scientist — and impacted peers and professors.
Rosalyn Metz will take on the inaugural role of chief technology officer, libraries and museum, and associate university librarian for digital strategies effective June 1.
Rose Library curator Clint Fluker will step into a new role June 1, focusing on building partnerships across Emory and Atlanta, connecting with current and historical arts and activist communities, and enhancing cultural and scholarly opportunities.
It’s a new month, which means there are plenty of new events happening all over campus. Check out this roundup of 10 great — and affordable — ways to spend an afternoon or two.
April brings a multitude of arts events and opportunities across Emory — including a concert featuring 15-time Grammy winner Béla Fleck. Plan now to catch a new play, hear bestselling authors, enjoy concerts across genres and more.
Hear from celebrated Atlanta Black photographers Tom Dorsey and Jim Alexander during a free event on Thursday, March 23. Attendees can also visit exhibitions in Woodruff Library and the Carlos Museum that inspired this event.
From catching a performance by the Vega String Quartet at Oxford to joining a conversation with Deepa Iyer to cheering on the Eagles during Champions Weekend Spring Bash, March is going to be exciting around campus.
March brings many opportunities to immerse yourself in the arts across campus, including the Schwartz Center debut of pianist and composer Chad Lawson on March 25. Find an event and mark your calendar.
Ambassador Andrew Young and Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Ernie Suggs will visit Emory on Feb. 22 to discuss Suggs’ recent book chronicling Young’s extraordinary life as a civil rights leader, U.N. ambassador, Atlanta mayor and more.
The Emory community has several Black History Month events planned throughout February to highlight the diversity of the African American experience, including a new exhibit of work by photographer Tom Dorsey.
It might be the shortest month of the year, but February is packed with great events around campus. From a conversation with Andrew Young to jazz music and a campus-wide celebration, here are a few ways to fill your calendar.
The newest exhibition at the Michael C. Carlos Museum examines what objects can teach us about daily life, sacred life and the hereafter in ancient Egypt. “Life and the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Art from the Senusret Collection” is on view from Feb. 4 – Aug. 6.
From film screenings to concerts, theater productions to a jazz festival, February brings a wide range of arts-inspired programs to campus — including a performance by Harlem-based hip hop duo ManKind Music Academy.