More than 130 students conducted research related to the sciences, humanities and arts and shared their findings during the symposium. Meet three of this year’s presenters and see photos from the event.
More than 130 students conducted research related to the sciences, humanities and arts and shared their findings during the symposium. Meet three of this year’s presenters and see photos from the event.
Emory University faculty and staff were recognized with multiple awards in conjunction with the 2026 Commencement and school diploma ceremonies. See who was recognized for their contributions during the academic year.
Emory University’s 181st Commencement marked the close of a chapter for graduates. Before they turned their tassels, they reflected on their time at Emory and how their experiences here will carry them into the rest of their lives.
The Emory School of Medicine honored graduates across medicine, physical therapy, genetic counseling and medical imaging. Explore the start of their journeys as health care leaders, including this year's student and faculty award winners.
The nine schools of Emory University held diploma ceremonies for their Class of 2026 graduates in conjunction with the university’s 181st Commencement. Read about their programs and watch the livestreams of all events.
Andrew Conlon and Hlina Temesgen will begin 15 months of intensive research this summer as Beckman Scholars. The program supports high-achieving undergraduates, providing funding to work with research mentors.
Emory professors Dennis Liotta and Raymond Schinazi and former postdoctoral research associate Woo-Baeg Choi developed key HIV antiretroviral medications that helped transform HIV from a fatal disease to a manageable condition, saving millions of lives worldwide.
Emory’s first Commencement, in 1840, had no graduates. In the 19th century, Commencement “week” featured an endless array of sermons and speeches. Now, supplementing traditions that have made the leap across centuries, there are jumbotrons, social posts and ubiquitous cell phones.
Rodrigo Colón García worked to advance language access, food security and health care for marginalized communities during his four years at Emory. A neuroscience honors graduate, he plans to be a physician.
A new study published in the European Heart Journal has found that analyzing mammograms with artificial intelligence or AI can lead to better detection of cardiovascular disease in women, the leading cause of death in the U.S.
Joanna Louis-Ugbo carried the value of creating community from her home to Emory’s campus, starting right away during a pre-orientation program. Her address as orator will remind graduates of their responsibility to offer, not just seek, support.
Working in a pediatric oncology lab as a teenager helped solidify Jessy Kline’s plan to pursue medicine. Now she moves to the next step in her journey: a residency focused on internal medicine and medical education.
Emory’s 181st Commencement celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. View photos and video, meet outstanding graduates, and learn about students and faculty honored during the ceremonies.
Sheryl Heron has served as a tireless advocate for social justice in medicine and for the well-being of patients and physicians, with work that extends beyond Emory's borders to the national and global levels.
Did you know a trip to Italy to visit violin makers is research? Or that a single plant has hundreds of enzymes to unlock? It’s all part of the research these seven undergraduate students are pursuing.
The Provost’s Distinguished Teaching Awards honor outstanding scholars who excel as teachers within formal and informal educational settings. Meet the seven recipients for 2026.
Emory University will celebrate its Class of 2026 with Commencement ceremonies May 7-11. With events taking place at Gas South District Arena and Convention Center in Duluth and on the Atlanta and Oxford College campuses, here are 10 things you need to know about the festivities.
For nearly 90 years, University Research Committee awards have been funding new research projects from all Emory departments. This year, funding will double. Discover a few of the groundbreaking ideas supported by the award.
Emory professor Jessica Fairley is pursuing an investigation into environmental factors that impact the spread of leprosy. The work is possible thanks to a grant from Emory’s University Research Committee.
Emory professors Nicholas Giordano and Mara Schenker are working to find more personalized ways to help patients manage their pain and reduce the use of opioids after surgery. The work is possible thanks to a grant from Emory’s University Research Committee.
Emory’s 2026 International Awards recipients were honored during a ceremony in late March. This year’s honorees are Parminder Suchdev, Jennifer Ducksworth, Adriana Guttierez Yllu and Alawode Oladele.
Becoming an Association of American Physicians member is a defining moment in a physician’s career. Four Emory University researchers — Allan Levey, K. M. Venkat Narayan, Guido Silvestri and Jindan Yu — have been elected members.
Entrepreneurial faculty and their discoveries were recognized at the Office of Technology Transfer’s 20th Annual Celebration of Technology and Innovation. Awardees specialize in a range of disciplines including AI, disease treatments and more.
Eshan Momin, Emily Huang and Daniel Hua are 2026 recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship, the premier award for undergraduates studying math, natural sciences and engineering. All plan to pursue doctoral degrees.
Emory University and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) are teaming up once again for a seventh season of the Emmy Award-winning television series “Your Fantastic Mind,” premiering Monday, April 13, at 9:30 p.m. ET.
The top rankings span nursing, public health, medicine, business and law, highlighting Emory’s broad academic excellence.
Historian Jeffrey Lesser and students from across Emory are intensely involved with one São Paulo neighborhood to study the effects of place and community on health — and inform interventions for the future.
Emory University will host the university’s 6th annual Autism Celebration Month this April, a series of events recognizing and celebrating autistic and neurodivergent students, researchers and community members.
The Board of Trustees has elected Adam H. Rogers to serve as chair-elect and vice chair of the board. Rogers will serve as vice chair until Sept. 17, 2027, when he officially succeeds Robert C. Goddard III as board chair.
A record number of Emory faculty have been elected to the newest class of AAAS Fellows in recognition of outstanding efforts to advance science.
A new study published in the scientific journal Cell provides the clearest evidence to date that people infected with influenza actively expel infectious virus into the air and that the amount released varies enormously between individuals.
Emory's MD Class of 2026 experienced a rite of passage March 20, when students discovered where they are headed next on their journeys to become physicians. See the emotional moment when they learned where they matched to begin residency training.
A new study explains the gut-brain connection, indicating that bacteria from the gut can directly enter the brain, with potential implications for neurological health. Researchers also identified low levels of bacteria in the brains of mouse models of neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s diseases.
Four exceptional Emory College students representing academic achievement and passionate curiosity across the liberal arts and sciences will spend a year studying at the University of St Andrews as part of the prestigious Robert T. Jones Jr. Scholarship.
“Science for the People” is the theme of this year’s Atlanta Science Festival, set for March 7-21 at venues throughout the city. It includes many events led by Emory students, alumni and faculty.
Charles Searles and colleagues from the Emory School of Medicine were the first to link increased cardiac ICU admissions to more days of extreme heat risk, as measured by NOAA’S experimental heat risk index tool.
First-year students from Emory’s schools of medicine, nursing and public health formed 115 cross-disciplinary teams that worked together to address health challenges facing Atlanta communities during IPE-ACTS Day 2026.
According to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, an independent, nonprofit organization, Emory University received more than $511 million in NIH funding in 2025.
The academic summer program offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take non-credit courses with faculty. A separate pre-health program will be offered this year in addition to the typical wide range of courses.
Translating research from the theoretical to the tangible is the focus of the podcast “Impact in Progress,” which just launched its second season.
Emory University is one of 14 colleges and universities that will share more than $2.1 million in funding for undergraduate scientific research. The program will support a 15-month independent research experience for six students across three years.
Emory University has been designated the “Stalking Horse Bidder” by a federal bankruptcy court to purchase the assets of Emory Proton Therapy Center — following recent legal filings by the center’s owner, Georgia ProtonCare Center, Inc.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, meet three Emory couples — including Jessica Howard-Anderson and Joseph Carpenter — as they share the stories behind how they met, when they married and what keeps them going strong.
Emory announces the first cohort of its Nurse Practitioner Fellowship in Parkinson’s disease care, providing specialized, interdisciplinary care to expand patient access.
Emory professor Amit Shah and colleagues have developed improved methods for getting veterans to participate in cardiac rehabilitation programs after a heart attack.
A newly released national report by the Health Resources & Services Administration shows Emory Healthcare performed a record-breaking number of kidney transplants in 2025, making it the leading and largest adult kidney transplant program in the country.
The legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. touches many corners of life and scholarship at Emory, from law to religion to community service. Learn more about ways you can participate in King Week — from now through Jan. 24 — across the university.
The nine schools that make up Emory University head into the new semester with innovative initiatives, celebration-worthy achievements and a full slate of engaging speakers and events.
An Emory study finds the ovarian hormone estradiol influences women’s brain responses to threat, but traumatic stress can disrupt this regulation, which helps explain women’s increased risk for PTSD.
For students in several schools across Emory, completing fall semester led to graduation ceremonies. See images from ceremonies celebrating Emory College, School of Nursing and School of Medicine graduates.
Emory Healthcare has completed the first patient case in the ARISE III clinical trial to treat a life-threatening heart condition, called acute type A aortic dissection, using an investigational ascending stent graft.
With the arrival of the new year, Emory Healthcare is celebrating the first babies born in 2026 at four of its hospitals.
Emory Decatur Hospital is home to one of Emory’s longest-running clinical educational programs — the Emory School of Medicine Radiologic Technology (RT) Certificate Program. Founded in 1962, the certificate program prepares entry-level radiologic technologists to fill high-demand jobs and meet the critical clinical imaging needs of the greater Atlanta community.
Emory Healthcare has opened a new Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic at Emory Hillandale Hospital in Stonecrest.
A new program at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory has launched focusing on early detection and treatment of lung cancer through low-dose lung screening CT and AI-assisted recognition of incidentally found pulmonary nodules.
Family, friends and colleagues came together to raise a glass and celebrate the hard work of faculty who published books in the past year at the 20th annual Feast of Words.
Emory neuroscientists have installed a $1.5 million automated cell culture system designed specifically for human organoids, used to study diseases, test drugs, and develop regenerative therapies. The system can monitor cultures for weeks or months and analyze cell differentiation patterns with AI.
Emory research shows that the new COVID-19 vaccine formulations produce antibodies with a half-life of more than 500 days — significantly longer than antibodies produced by earlier versions of the vaccine.
Emory’s Graduate Student Government Association is launching a pilot project to subsidize MARTA transit passes. The goal is to ease the financial burden for graduate and professional students and facilitate access to the campus and larger metro community.
This year’s cohort was chosen from the most competitive applicant pool yet. In all, 26 ventures led by founders from six of Emory’s schools and colleges are participating. Learn about this year’s projects — and the students behind them.
Emory's faculty and staff conduct studies across every discipline, from the sciences to the humanities, excelling in academic research. Read about published research findings and the newest grant awards that illustrate how Emory researchers are cutting a path toward groundbreaking discoveries.
A $2.5 million grant from the Action for Women’s Health initiative will support the expansion of the Nia Project in Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Twelve Emory faculty members are on the list of the world's most influential and highly cited researchers for 2025, as compiled by the data analytics firm Clarivate.
Emory Healthcare has collaborated with Georgia Tech athletics to become the official team health care provider of Georgia Tech athletics.
Emory researcher Michael Woodworth advances new proof of concept study in long term fight against multidrug-resistant organisms
Four Emory University researchers have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
Emory Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health has received a five-year, $4.5 million renewal to continue training early-career investigators and expanding the program to provide specialized resources and support.
The Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory (IPRCE) is one of 12 organizations awarded funding from the National Council on Aging and Administration for Community Living to enhance Georgia’s fall prevention coalition. The center received a nearly $150,000 grant to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the state to reduce falls and minimize risks among aging adults.
Emory Johns Creek Hospital recently held a “test-drive” event for its newest non-surgical robot, called ION. The ION bronchoscopy system by Intuitive uses minimally invasive fiberoptic technology to allow providers to biopsy lung nodules that may be suspicious for lung cancer.
Several new programs have emerged around the university this year to further support faculty researchers as they explore innovative ideas. Find out more about each program and how a team approach to encouraging scholarship is making a difference.
Emory Healthcare has earned national recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine organization for prioritizing proven methods to reduce burnout and enhance well-being in physicians.
Emory researchers have uncovered how certain antibiotics overcome resistance, offering insights to develop more effective drugs.
The Emory BioFoundry Institute is designed to empower Emory researchers and encourage investment in order to transform groundbreaking ideas into real-world solutions that improve patient care and public health.
David Russell, a seasoned health care executive, has been named chief strategy officer for Emory Healthcare and Woodruff Health Sciences, effective Oct. 1, 2025.
Emory’s faculty and staff conduct studies across every discipline. This compilation of published research findings and the latest grant awards illustrates how Emory researchers are cutting a path toward groundbreaking discoveries.
The Emory Specialized Center of Research Excellence on Sex Differences has received a five-year, $7.4 million renewal to continue advancing women’s health.
The Emory Ortho Now clinic is open Saturdays and weeknights (beginning in October 2025) to treat sudden orthopaedic injuries right when they happen.
Emory researchers participated in an international NIH study showing brain shunt surgery significantly improves walking, balance and fall risk in older adults with iNPH — a common, treatable cause of mobility issues and memory loss.
Emory University School of Medicine, a national leader in epilepsy surgery and neurostimulation therapies, is partnering in a newly awarded $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to support the development of a next-generation neurostimulation device aimed at preventing seizures in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy.
Emory study finds that the brain produces a “global signal” — a single master signal linked to multiple body processes in the autonomic nervous system.
Lynn Marie Trotti, MD, MSc, has been appointed director of the Emory Sleep Center, effective Sept. 1.
Emory University has joined a new national clinical trial exploring the use of deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression, expanding its efforts to improve outcomes for patients who have not responded to conventional therapies.
The Center for New Medicines, which aims to harness the plethora of discoveries from across the Emory ecosystem to accelerate them into the early stages of drug development, has selected its inaugural cohort of eight therapeutic research projects.
Biomedical engineer Gari Clifford — recognized as the School of Medicine’s 2025 Dean’s Eminent Investigator — shares the story behind his work to track and predict health and illness, particularly in low-resource settings.
Emory University’s nine schools begin the 2025-26 academic year with big plans across disciplines. Read a roundup of class stats, new degree programs, fresh initiatives and other things to come.
A new study found the use of ambient documentation technology — defined as generative AI for clinical notetaking during patient-clinician interactions — reduced burnout and improved clinician well-being.
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.
The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience symposium highlighted original research across a wide range of disciplines with more than 100 students sharing their findings through performances, poster sessions and brief presentations.
Read how cutting-edge health innovations, including therapeutics, tools and technologies, developed by Emory researchers are saving lives around the globe.
Three Emory Healthcare hospitals have ranked prominently in this year’s regional rankings of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals issue.
Explore how Emory orthopaedic surgeons are setting new standards in patient care using advanced robotic technology.
Emory researchers are using virus-containing aerosol droplets as a better, more precise way to study how people get infected by flu viruses in the air.
The findings, published in Nature Genetics, offer critical insights into why some prostate cancers become resistant to therapy and how that shift could be blocked.
The July 31 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) event will highlight original research across a wide range of disciplines with performances, poster sessions and brief presentations.
A recently published special edition of Intersections: The Education Journal of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center addresses the effects of climate change on human health and explores educational initiatives within the Emory health professional schools and Emory Healthcare.
Brothers Adam and Rommi Kashlan, now second-year students at Emory School of Medicine, are carving distinct paths in medicine while supporting each other and their community through research, service and shared purpose.
Groundbreaking research led by neurologist and neuroscientist Erik Johnson reveals that adults with Down syndrome may experience a form of Alzheimer’s disease that has unique features compared to other forms of the disease.
Emory’s faculty and staff conduct studies across every discipline, from the sciences to the humanities. This compilation of published research findings and the newest grant awards illustrates how Emory researchers are cutting a path toward groundbreaking discoveries.
Emory University researchers identified that psilocin, a byproduct of consuming psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, actively delays aging in cells and organisms.
Nearly 32% of the physicians recognized in the 2025 “Top Doctors” issue of Atlanta magazine are physicians within Emory Healthcare, Emory Healthcare Network and medical staff credentialed at Emory hospitals.