Commencement

10 things to know about Emory’s 2025 Commencement

Class Day Crossover 2025 program features actor Karan Brar

Grammy winner Usher to deliver Emory Commencement address

Class of 2024 reflects on Emory experiences

Affinity group ceremony recognizes diverse student groups in Class of 2024

Faculty and staff honored by their schools for teaching, mentoring and more

Keeping busy by improving the lives of others at Emory and beyond

Vicki Powers named Cuttino Award recipient for outstanding mentorship

Finding courage, context and community through practical theology

Honorary degree recipient Victor Dzau recognized as medical innovator, healer of hearts, equity champion

Emory College orator Amelia Andujar to highlight the Class of 2024’s unique paths

Oxford’s Molly McGehee honored with Exemplary Teacher Award

Provost’s Distinguished Teaching Awards recognize graduate, professional school faculty excellence

Forging connections and building community through music

Serving at the intersection of clinical medicine and laboratory research

Trailblazing for members of her community while finding her own place

Exploring commitment to service through inspiration from friends and family

Groundbreaking physician-scientist and equity champion Valerie Montgomery Rice to speak at Commencement, receive honorary degree

From peer mentor to would-be novelist, graduate’s strengths encompass the analytical and creative

Challenging the status quo through engagement, hard work and passion

Violin virtuoso Robert McDuffie to receive honorary degree in recognition of arts advocacy

Self-described ‘connector’ discovers her true path, helps others find theirs

Debater and community leader Grace Kessler honored with McMullan Award

Emory Williams Awards recognize outstanding undergraduate teaching

Distinguished leadership, commitment to service earn Khegan Meyers the undergraduate Brittain Award

Alan Amedi, graduate Brittain Award recipient, focused on giving back throughout medical school

Emory updates plan for Commencement celebrations

Seniors Eli Parrish and Jacob Stauff awarded the Sudler Prize in the Arts for music and film

Class Day Crossover 2024 program features actor Tyler James Williams

Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice to deliver Emory Commencement address

Meet nine outstanding graduates from Emory’s Class of 2023

Baccalaureate celebrates graduates during two multifaith services

Emory University schools celebrate graduates with diploma ceremonies

Affinity group ceremonies honor diverse student identities and celebrate community

Emory School of Medicine graduates charged to ‘Make the lives of others better’

Faculty and staff honored by their schools for teaching, mentoring and more

Celebrating Emory’s Class of 2023

Provost’s Distinguished Teaching Awards honor excellence in graduate, professional school faculty

Jon Howell honored with Jefferson Award for legendary swimming and diving program

Ira Schwartz, Exemplary Teacher of the Year, instills the ‘gift of a life in medicine’ in students

Emory Williams Awards recognize outstanding undergraduate teaching

Relentless kindness motivates future trial attorney to foster community

Psychology professor Elaine Walker’s ‘life-changing’ impact honored with the Cuttino Award for Excellence in Mentoring

Science Gallery Atlanta to host 2023 Grad Day on May 7

From Latin speeches to social media posts: a guide to Emory's evolving Commencement traditions

Nursing school graduate Audric Donald works tirelessly to increase representation in health care

Blending science, art and history into a broad palette of impact

McMullan Award honors Clare McCarthy’s work as a changemaker

Meet the Commencement 2023 student speaker who’s forging her own path toward medical school

Discovering epidemiology and combating health inequities through a leap of faith

Building connection in the face of global disruption provides theme for Emory College class orator

Commitment to community on and off campus earns Sandra Bourdon undergraduate Brittain Award

Elsa Mekonnen, graduate Brittain Award recipient, looks to leave legacy of service

Oxford second-year student excels in classrooms and on the court

Lessons from the front lines as a pastor and emergency manager

Pursuing medicine to target health disparities in the rural South and globally

10 things to know about Emory’s 2023 Commencement

Emory Class Day Crossover features Kal Penn, actor and former White House staffer

Longtime dean of campus life Joe Moon to speak at 2023 Oxford Commencement

Anthony Ray Hinton to deliver Emory Commencement address

Baccalaureate showcases students’ resilience through faith and communities

Seniors honored with awards during Class Day Crossover

Celebrating Emory's Class of 2022

Provost’s Distinguished Teaching Awards recognize excellence in graduate, professional school faculty

Celebrating Emory's Class of 2022

Emory Williams Awards honor distinguished undergraduate teaching

Honorary doctor of letters: Tyler Perry

Jennifer Ayres receives top teaching award: ‘Exemplary she has been, extraordinarily so’

Honorary Doctor of Laws: Sally Q. Yates

Cuttino Award winner Rachelle Spell ensures mentoring for biology students, new faculty

Honorary doctor of humane letters: Louise R. Glenn

Thomas Jefferson Award winner Jeffrey Rosensweig has an ‘attitude of gratitude’

Undergraduate Brittain Award winner Zhang pushes for social justice on and off campus

As Emory College class orator, Konan directs the spotlight to everyday supporters

Improving the environment in her own good nature(d) way

Invention from rejection: dominating hackathons à la Michael Jordan

Nguyen, graduate Brittain Award recipient, finds a calling in community

Student podcaster, COVID-19 fundraiser brings creativity to business strategy

Translating lessons from Hurricane Maria to medical school

A ‘natural mentor’ takes his creativity to the realm of bank regulation

Through a hurricane and pandemic, nursing school graduate kept his goals in mind

An unexpected knack for mentoring forges connections on campus and beyond

Helping others thrive at the intersection of spirit and body

Learning the meaning — and value — of servant leadership while at Oxford

Video: Mentoring and the power of presence

5 life lessons from Emory Commencement speakers

10 things to know about Emory’s 2022 Commencement

Wagner’s creative and distinguished storytelling honored with McMullan Award

Reimagined Emory Class Day Crossover celebration features astronaut Scott Kelly as speaker

Alumna Avis Williams to speak at Oxford Commencement 2022

Tyler Perry to deliver Emory Commencement address

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff encourages graduates at the 2021 Class Day celebration

Faculty and staff honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring and more

Class of 2020 returns for in-person ceremony

Celebrating the Class of 2021

Emory Williams Awards honor distinguished undergraduate teaching

Distinguished Teaching Awards recognize excellence in graduate and professional school faculty

Media Advisory: Emory Celebrates 176th Commencement

Personifying the importance of mentorship in graduate school

Undergraduate Brittain Award recipient lauded for stellar service across campus and beyond