Drawing on extensive community feedback, the prospectus outlines the opportunities and expectations for Emory’s next leader.

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.

Provost Badia Ahad announced the launch of a national search for Emory College’s next dean, with the goal of having a new leader in place this summer.

The Presidential Selection Committee has launched a survey for community feedback and engaged the executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates, a global organization with nearly 60 years of experience recruiting exceptional leaders for universities and other institutions dedicated to the public good.

Provost Badia Ahad announced plans to identify a dynamic and strategic leader for one of the nation’s top business schools, succeeding Dean Gareth James, who steps down this summer.

The Board of Trustees has formally launched a national search for Emory’s next president and confirmed a presidential selection committee made up of experienced leaders dedicated to the university and its mission to serve humanity.

The Emory University Board of Trustees has elected Tom Berlin, the resident bishop of the Florida Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church, as its newest member. He is a Candler School of Theology alumnus.

Provost Badia Ahad announced the official search launch for the dean of Campus Life and vice president for student engagement with a goal to have the leader in place by July 1, 2026.

Newton County is working to restore water pressure to impacted parts of the county, including Emory's Oxford College. Emory is evaluating the situation and taking steps to mitigate any concerns.

Jordan, a longtime Emory administrator, will provide strategic oversight of institutional accreditation, student learning outcomes assessment, academic program review and approval; and university-level planning and evaluation processes.

Emory University, including Oxford College, will resume normal operations on Sunday, Feb. 1, after closing on Friday evening and Saturday due to winter weather that was forecast to impact metro Atlanta. 

Emory campuses, including Oxford College, will resume normal operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

With the potential for ice and snow in the forecast, review tips for staying safe during wintry weather and learn how you can stay informed about possible campus cancellations or delays.

The committee, comprising students, faculty, staff and alumni, will oversee the national search for the vice president for student engagement and dean of Campus Life.

A seasoned scientist and academic leader, Marcus will guide the university’s research enterprise — responsible for more than $1 billion in sponsored awards annually — and advance research priorities while fostering innovation across Emory.

Gareth James, the John H. Harland Dean of Goizueta Business School since July 2022, assumes the new role July 1, 2026. A national search for Goizueta’s next dean will commence in the coming weeks, according to Provost Badia Ahad.

Provost Badia Ahad announced the search for a visionary theological scholar to lead Emory’s Candler School of Theology, following Dean Jonathan Strom’s return to the faculty at the conclusion of his term this summer.

Acclaimed historian Joe Crespino, an Emory College faculty member since 2003, will lead the university’s largest undergraduate division. A national search for Emory College’s next permanent dean will launch this month.

Lisa Muirhead, professor in the School of Nursing, will serve as interim dean beginning Jan. 1. A nationally recognized leader in nursing practice, she most recently served as the school’s senior associate dean for enrollment, student affairs and organizational engagement.

Pearl Dowe, who currently serves as vice provost for faculty affairs, will oversee academic programs and policies across the university and support faculty initiatives and signature programs.

Emory University purchased the properties at 1405 Clifton Road and 1712 Uppergate Drive from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Emory will demolish the two buildings and use the property to support future institutional needs.

Provost Badia Ahad announced plans to launch a national search for the next leader of Campus Life in the coming weeks.

Regular, full-time Emory University faculty are invited to apply for funding for research and scholarly activity during the 2026-27 cycle. Applications are due by Jan. 17, 2026.

A widely respected teacher, scholar and leader, Molly McGehee will serve as interim dean of Oxford beginning Nov. 1, while a national search for a permanent dean begins in the summer of 2026.

Badia Ahad will be Emory University’s next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, beginning a two-year term on Nov. 1. Ahad is currently dean of Emory’s Oxford College, a position she has held since 2023.

Deborah Watkins Bruner, Emory’s senior vice president for research since 2018, will step down Dec. 31, 2025, with plans to return to the faculty in the School of Nursing after transforming the university’s research enterprise and fostering unprecedented growth.

The Georgia Department of Transportation will begin activities to replace the SR 42/Briarcliff Road bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek in Decatur this week. Closures are allowed daily 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and overnight 7 p.m.-6 a.m. Learn more about the project.

Dean of the nation’s top-ranked nursing school, Linda A. McCauley will wrap up 16 years at the helm in December 2025. She plans to continue her pioneering research and focus on national health care initiatives as an Emory faculty member.

During campus emergencies, the Emory Police Department and the Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response lead efforts to navigate potential, emerging and active threats and communicate critical information to the Emory community. Learn more about how Emory police respond to these situations.

Construction to repair a stormwater pipe at Woodruff Circle is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, July 15, and is expected to continue through Friday, Aug. 15. Learn how the project will impact vehicle and pedestrian routes in the area so you can plan accordingly.

The project will renovate two buildings, including 477 Peachtree Street, to offer housing for Emory Healthcare workers.

Emory’s Board of Trustees has appointed President Gregory L. Fenves to serve as the university’s sixth chancellor. Leah Ward Sears, current Board of Trustees member and former chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, will serve as interim president beginning Sept. 1.

The process to select Emory’s next executive vice president and provost will continue into the summer. Interim Provost Lanny Liebeskind will continue in the role until the next provost begins their tenure.

Beginning April 23, a new service placing exceptional email threats in “Microsoft quarantine” will further protect Emory Microsoft users from potentially malicious email.

The result of strong collaboration between the University Senate and Emory’s administration, the Open Expression Policy protects community members’ rights to expression, assembly and peaceful demonstration while providing content-neutral limitations to maintain focus on Emory’s academic mission and to prioritize campus safety.

Emory campuses, including Oxford College, will resume normal operations on Friday, Jan. 24.

The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management has lifted the boil water advisory for most of the impacted parts of DeKalb County, including Emory’s Atlanta campus. The water on Emory’s campus is safe to drink and use.

Emory University campuses, including Oxford College, are closed Friday, Jan. 10, and Saturday, Jan. 11, with the university moving to remote operations because of severe weather conditions. View updates.

With winter in full swing, take time to review steps to stay safe during cold weather events and how you can stay informed.

The provost search advisory committee includes faculty members, deans, administrative leaders, student representatives and the chair of the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees. Lanny Liebeskind, senior vice provost for academic affairs, will serve as interim provost.

The provost search advisory committee includes faculty members, deans, administrative leaders, student representatives and the chair of the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees. Lanny Liebeskind, senior vice provost for academic affairs, will serve as interim provost.

Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown will conduct a biosafety exercise Nov. 14, according to the Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response. Those in the area may see ambulances, as well as participants wearing PPE. There is no reason for alarm.

The Emory University Board of Trustees has elected a new member, Billy L. Harbert, chair and CEO of BL Harbert International LLC.

In his new role, Ben Garrett, who has served on the center’s leadership team for four years, will advance The Hatchery’s mission to empower student-driven innovation and entrepreneurship across the university.

Information technology functions for Emory University and Emory Healthcare will be unified under a single umbrella led by Alistair Erskine, creating a seamless customer experience, simplifying access to IT resources, increasing security and reducing risk.

Regular, full-time Emory University faculty are invited to apply for funding for research and scholarly activity during the 2025-26 cycle. Applications are due by Jan. 17, 2025.

Emory is closely monitoring the impact of the fire at a chemical facility in Conyers. There is no immediate threat to the safety and well-being of our campuses. Learn more.

The nationally recognized designation honors institutional commitment to collaborating with communities to enrich teaching, enhance learning, address societal issues and contribute to the public good.

Emory University is under a Wind Advisory this afternoon following the impact of Hurricane Helene. Emory continues to closely monitor the weather, and we encourage everyone to remain weather aware. View updates.

Kevin Moody has been appointed senior vice president and chief human resources officer for Emory University, effective Nov. 1. An Emory alumnus, he will lead all aspects of human resources across the university.

An experienced global higher education leader, Jane Gatewood will manage the university’s international engagements and support faculty, staff and students in academic and research initiatives.

In advance of the 2024-2025 academic year, Emory is sharing an update on open expression and new restrictions on time, place and manner.

Wright Caughman, an admired and beloved leader, served Emory as executive vice president for health affairs, CEO of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center and chair of the Emory Healthcare Board of Directors, among other roles.

John Ellis, who currently serves as interim enterprise CIO and senior vice provost for information technology, will retire at the end of 2024 after more than 20 years of service to Emory.

The Office of Ethics and Compliance implemented updated requirements and a registration system for Emory-sponsored programs serving minors on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses. Read more about these requirements and how they might affect your program.

Succeeding Dean Jan Love on Aug. 1, 2024, Jonathan Strom will bring deep knowledge of Candler as a longtime faculty member and seasoned administrator committed to advancing the school’s vision and relationship with The United Methodist Church.

During his first year as the center’s director, John Lysaker, the William R. Kenan University Professor, plans to strengthen partnerships with schools and deepen engagement with faculty and students.

Emory University has engaged attorney Richard H. Deane Jr. to conduct a thorough review of the events of April 25.

Emory will relocate Commencement activities to the Gas South District, an indoor complex in Duluth, Georgia. This change impacts Emory’s university-wide Commencement celebration as well as the diploma ceremonies for all nine schools.

This update shares information about two incidents that occurred on Sunday as well as the steps Emory is taking to address community safety.

View messages and information about recent protests and related activity on campus.

Brad Slutsky, an accomplished attorney with extensive experience representing top global corporations, will serve as Emory’s next senior vice president and general counsel, beginning May 6.

Emory addresses frequently asked questions regarding the university’s Open Expression Policy on campus.

The block, which does not affect networks used by students or guests, is part of university-wide compliance with federal regulations affecting certain government contracts.

The Office of the Provost is launching a national search for a vice provost for global engagement and services to succeed Wainwright, who will retire in June after 27 years of service.

The Emory University Board of Trustees has elected two new members: Tash Elwyn, president and CEO of Raymond James and Associates, and Tania Neild, founder and CEO of InfoGrate, Inc.

In the event of severe weather conditions, the university may announce delays or cancellations of normal campus activities. Now that winter has arrived, take time to review how you can stay informed about possible closings and delays.

Provost Ravi Bellamkonda has announced a search for an outstanding theological scholar to lead Emory’s Candler School of Theology, building on the progress made by Jan Love, the Mary Lee Hardin Willard Dean of Candler, who previously shared plans to step down at the end of her term after 17 years as dean.

In a series of organizational changes to enhance public safety and efficiency, Cheryl Elliott will become vice president for public safety, Burt Buchtinec will become police chief, and Diana Carter will become vice president and chief administrative officer.

Sandra L. Wong, an accomplished surgical oncologist and researcher, will begin her tenure as dean of Emory University School of Medicine and chief academic officer for Emory Healthcare in March 2024.

Buildings and roads near Glenn Memorial UMC will be closed as Emory hosts Mrs. Carter’s tribute service. Academic and student activities from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be rescheduled or held remotely; most employees should work remotely.

The Emory Empathetic AI for Health Institute will utilize artificial intelligence and computing power to discern patterns in vast amounts of data and make predictions that improve patient health outcomes

Succeeding Dean Mary Anne Bobinski in summer 2024, Richard D. Freer will bring deep experience as a university and school administrator, expert scholarship and dedication to legal education — as well as an impressive 40-year tenure as a member of the Emory community.

The Board of Trustees has elected Darren W. Cohen, co-head and chief investment officer of the Goldman Sachs Growth Equity team, and Robin Dease, the episcopal leader of the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church.

Regular, full-time Emory University faculty are invited to apply for funding for research and scholarly activity during the 2024-25 cycle. Applications are due by Jan. 17, 2024.

To better address nursing workforce challenges and opportunities in Georgia, the Georgia Nursing Leadership Coalition (GNLC) and Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University announce a partnership to house the Georgia Nursing Workforce Center at Emory School of Nursing.

The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science (BSN) program is now ranked No. 3 in the nation, according to rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. This ranking accompanies our No. 1 master’s program ranking and our No. 6 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program ranking.

Three Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing doctoral students have been awarded the prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The School of Nursing welcomes 17 new scholars and clinicians to its faculty for the 2022-2023 school year.

Provost Ravi Bellamkonda has announced an internal search for a candidate with deep commitment to Emory Law to build on the progress made by Dean Mary Anne Bobinski, who recently shared plans to step down at the end of her term.

The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing has selected Emory University professor Lisa Thompson, PhD, MS, RN, FNP-BC, FAAN, as its Episteme Laureate Award recipient for 2023.

Jan Love will conclude her term as dean next summer following 17 years in leadership at Emory, including nearly two years as the university’s interim provost. She will remain on the faculty as a professor of Christianity and world politics.

A three-term member of the Atlanta City Council, Alex Wan will lead a new team in Emory’s Office of Government and Community Affairs that brings local government affairs and community engagement together under one umbrella.

The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University has named Ikseon (Ike) Choi, PhD, assistant dean of education systems science, effective August 1.

Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing faculty member Kylie Smith, PhD, has been selected as an honorary member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing professor and administrator Beth Ann Swan, PhD, RN, FAAN, is among 23 nurse educators nationwide who have been selected for induction into the prestigious Academy of Nursing Education.

Emory University nursing faculty member Jennifer Adamski, DNP, ACNP-BC, CCRN, FCCM, is the new president-elect of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the world’s largest specialty nursing organization. She began her term on July 1.

President Gregory L. Fenves responds to the Supreme Court ruling and stresses Emory's commitment to diversity and inclusion while leaders review the decision to determine what adjustments are needed to the university's admissions process.

Emory University has adopted the non-gendered “professor emerit” as an official title of record, expanding options for faculty self-identification.

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute has awarded a $2.7 million grant to Emory University and Emory Healthcare researchers to study the use of data strategies to detect and predict atrial fibrillation in poststroke patients.

Julia Bullock, a Japanese language and literature professor with Emory College, will join the Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives Sept. 1 to lead the Halle Institute for Global Research.

Two faculty members of the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing have been inducted into the National Academies of Practice.

The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is launching a data science certificate program to help nurses use big data to solve vexing problems in health care settings.

Joe Sutherland, a noted technology executive, public service leader and educator, has been named director of the Emory Center for AI Learning, a newly established center that will promote artificial intelligence literacy and community across Emory University.

Badia Ahad has followed a lifelong pathway of learning and flourishing, from her childhood in Chicago to her research as an English professor, that has led to her new role as dean of Oxford College.

Hailing from Loyola University Chicago, Badia Ahad is an experienced leader focused on providing faculty, students and staff with the resources they need to thrive. She will begin her role at Oxford on Aug. 1.

Three Emory Healthcare nurses have been named to the Project NeLL (Nurse’s Electronic Learning Library) Scholars program, a one-year data science immersion for Emory Healthcare nurses.

Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is partnering with the Liz Blake Giving Fund and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s) to develop a scholarship program to expand and equip the workforce of pediatric mental health professionals.

Emory’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing celebrated the accomplishments of its students Monday, May 8 during the school’s annual May Graduation and Pinning Ceremony.