Emory Profiles

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

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

Two graduating seniors awarded the Louis B. Sudler Prize in the Arts for Dance and Film

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

Relentless kindness motivates future trial attorney to foster community

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

Laney Graduate School student pushes boundaries in the digital humanities

Creative Writing Fellow Sanjena Sathian receives Townsend Prize for Fiction

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

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

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

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

McMullan Award honors Clare McCarthy’s work as a changemaker

Lessons from the front lines as a pastor and emergency manager

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

Discovering epidemiology and combating health inequities through a leap of faith

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

Do what scares you: How one BBA student pushed past her comfort zone

Sharon Stroye appointed Emory’s inaugural director of truth, racial healing and transformation

Commitment to Our People: Emory staff 'make everything possible'

Having a ball, even in tough times: Emory family sticks together to pursue world record

Police officer Anthony ReFour: Moving education off the back burner

Emory Williams Awards honor distinguished undergraduate teaching

Sarina Adeline McCabe named Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford

Honorary doctor of humane letters: Louise R. Glenn

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

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

Honorary Doctor of Laws: Sally Q. Yates

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

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

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

Translating lessons from Hurricane Maria to medical school

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

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

Invention from rejection: dominating hackathons à la Michael Jordan

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

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

‘Unique intellectual’ Hunter Akridge named Beinecke Scholar

Wagner’s creative and distinguished storytelling honored with McMullan Award

Personifying the importance of mentorship in graduate school

Using her own journey through challenges to benefit others

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

A powerful voice in challenging corporations to address justice

Bussey-Jones receives Exemplary Teacher Award for supporting others’ success

Connecting Candler and community during COVID-19

Pairing relentless curiosity with an openness to opportunities

A ‘heart’ for health, justice and helping others

Grateful for the ‘direct medical impact’ of earning her MD

A career of service, from doctor to social justice lawyer

McMullan Award honors Djukanovic for creative commitment to lifting others up

Walker honored for legacy of excellent mentorship with 2021 Cuttino Award

Leaving a legacy of leadership and service at Oxford

Chung leaves her mark as first Brittain Award recipient studying public health

Ruth Murphey Parker, Jefferson Award winner, has built a career on listening to patients

Biana to spotlight rethinking resilience as Emory College class orator

Emory College grad honored with national leadership award

Cuttino Award recognizes Flueckiger’s long legacy of mentorship

Meghjee garners undergraduate Brittain Award for service and artistic impact

Woodruff Scholar sets sight on future as physician-policymaker

Delving into questions points Emory College grad to in-depth policy work

Jefferson Award honors Lisa Tedesco, graduate school dean, for visionary leadership

Brittain Award recipient leaves Emory Law as a practiced advocate for vulnerable populations

From social justice to storytelling, Emory College class orator speaks out for others

Lipstadt receives Exemplary Teacher Award for transformational teaching and public scholarship

First-generation student makes the most of his time at Oxford College

At Candler, theology graduate student dances outside his comfort zone

Public health graduate puts knowledge to use during COVID-19 pandemic

Even serious injury couldn’t stop immunologist’s path to PhD

Building relationships key to future success for Goizueta student

With Emory law degree, Air Force captain to join JAG Corps

Graduation will take nursing student back to where she first loved the profession

McMullan Award honors Thomas for leadership with compassion

Emory public health student honored for family planning advocacy

Udall Scholar combines environmental sustainability research with action

Emory College class orator focuses on power of community

Nursing student feels calling to help those in need

McMullan Award recipient excels in science while striving to give back

About to publish her first book, Emory College graduate creates understanding through stories

Doctoral student brings science to mass audiences

Medical student serves communities close to home and around the world

Impacted by gun violence, divinity student examines identity and death

Mary Jo Lechowicz receives Exemplary Teacher Award for shaping next generation of physicians

Brittain Award winner explores Native American heritage through advocacy and anthropology

Cuttino Award honors historian Deborah Lipstadt for mentoring excellence

Jagdish Sheth garners Jefferson Award for research, mentoring and philanthropy

Swim team captain personifies business school's core values

Law student parlays difficult beginnings into success in Army and academics

Public health graduate aims to address health disparities

Oxford student excels in classroom and community service

Emory alumna channels restless spirit in podcast

Special feature: Life Unscripted

Radziminski garners undergraduate Brittain Award for social justice impact

Medical student's achievements include policy work on opioid epidemic