Keiko Price Carter will begin her role as vice president for student engagement and dean of Campus Life on July 1. She has extensive leadership experience within the division, including serving as the interim dean since November 2025.
Keiko Price Carter will begin her role as vice president for student engagement and dean of Campus Life on July 1. She has extensive leadership experience within the division, including serving as the interim dean since November 2025.
Emory University physicists have developed a microscopic, nonlinear light source which may aid in the design of smaller, more flexible technologies for communications, sensing and quantum computing.
Christopher L. Augostini, Emory’s current executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been elected by a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees to serve as the university’s 22nd president. He will take office Sept. 1.
In her ombuds role, Angela Dash will support students, faculty and staff in navigating campus concerns. She brings more than a decade of experience in conflict management, mediation and higher education leadership to the role.
The Emory women’s golf team successfully defended its 2025 national title by claiming the 2026 NCAA Division III Championship on Friday. The win included setting a new NCAA Championship scoring record.
University employees celebrated the end of the academic year with Staff Fest last Friday. View photos of the fun — from hula hoops and other games to simply enjoying a beautiful afternoon on the Quad — and find out who won the volleyball and Chalk the Quad competitions.
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.
The new interdisciplinary master’s program combines health care knowledge, data science, and advanced analytical techniques to improve health care delivery, patient outcomes and organizational efficiency. The inaugural cohort will start in spring 2027.
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.
Emory’s Quad will be full of fun during the 48th Annual Staff Fest on Friday, May 15. All Emory University staff members are invited to enjoy a BBQ lunch, music, dancing, field games and the ever-popular volleyball tournament.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Whether you’re in a stressful life season or just looking to be more mindful, check out the resources available to Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees.
Ryan Bonfiglio, Exemplary Teacher of the Year and professor at Candler School of Theology, has a knack for expanding learning opportunities for traditional and nontraditional students.
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.
Joining Emory from Harvard Divinity School, Johnson is a noted theological scholar, academic leader and ordained minister. He will succeed Jonathan Strom as the Mary Lee Hardin Willard Dean at Candler in summer 2026.
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.
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.
Certified nurse-midwife and nationally recognized nursing leader Susan E. Stone has made transformative contributions to midwifery, advanced practice nursing and the improvement of health care for families.
Molly McGehee, a widely respected teacher, scholar and leader, has been appointed Oxford’s next dean, after serving as the interim dean since Nov. 1, 2025.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian will deliver the keynote address and receive an honorary degree at Emory’s 181st Commencement. An acclaimed business leader, he is known for his “people-first” approach that has transformed Atlanta’s hometown airline into one of the world’s most beloved brands.
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.
A groundbreaking leader in higher education for decades, Ruth Simmons is president emerita of Prairie View A&M University, Brown University and Smith College.
Meet the six faculty members who received this year's Emory Williams Award, which celebrates a record of excellence in undergraduate teaching.
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.
Emory professor Thomas Gillespie is investigating how global environmental changes impact the way disease moves between animals and people — including traveling to remote places. The work is possible thanks to a grant from Emory’s University Research Committee.
The OpenWorld Atlanta Research and Learning Hub, built by Emory University with partners in Germany and South Korea, uses archives and interactive technology to connect the city’s past with its future. At the heart of the project is a desire to make history more comprehensible through visual tools.
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.
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.
Graduating seniors Madeline Garcia, Tallulah Story and Morgan Creighton are among the Emory College seniors, Emory PhD students and recent graduates who were awarded prestigious graduate research fellowships from the National Science Foundation this year.
With finals underway, learn about some of the best places on campus to unplug and enjoy your creative hobbies — from the Mini Studio for dancers to the ArtsLab and the Music Den, where sophomores Cami Yanes and Shane Donnelly immerse themselves in their band, Arbre Day.
Now in its 25th year, the Turkish Lecture series shared insights on Turkish literature and history, all while fostering engagement between scholars and students as well as the United States and Turkey.
Moving past the pandemic meant that health care systems were left with unused personal protective equipment that was nearing expiration. Emory’s Business Operations Department went to work, redirecting products through trusted nonprofits and education partners.
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.
In the two decades since its founding, the Office of Sustainability Initiatives has spread its roots far and wide. Look back at 20 of its signature programs, such as the WaterHub and Emory Farmers Market, and learn what’s next.
As newly minted Guggenheim Fellows, Heather Christle, associate professor of English and creative writing, and Elizabeth Goodstein, professor of English and the liberal arts, join ranks that include dancer Martha Graham, composer Aaron Copland and writer James Baldwin.
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.
Natalie E. Dean and Khalid Salaita were honored with the 2026 Albert E. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research in recognition of outstanding contributions in their respective fields of research.
Get to know the university staff members who received this year’s Award of Distinction, which recognizes employees for their outstanding contributions to the Emory community.
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.
The latest recipients of the Sustainability Incentives Fund are tackling issues ranging from landfill waste diversion to water-use efficiency. Learn more about the latest awardees and how they’re looking to make an impact.
Drawing on extensive community feedback, the prospectus outlines the opportunities and expectations for Emory’s next leader.
Celebrate spring by diving into a new book about the power of flowers by David George Haskell, Emory adjunct faculty in environmental sciences. He makes the case that humans are a floral species.
Emory School of Nursing master's degree program ranked best in the nation for the 4th consecutive year
The top rankings span nursing, public health, medicine, business and law, highlighting Emory’s broad academic excellence.
Sister Norma Pimentel, one of TIME Magazine’s 2026 Women of the Year, will present the annual St. Catherine of Siena Lecture for the Aquinas Center of Theology and La Mesa Academy of Theological Studies at Candler School of Theology.
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.
Emory economist Stephen O’Connell and his undergraduate collaborators study effective ways to improve the prospects of people whose lives are upended by war, conflict or disaster.
Eagles fans gathered at Harland Cinema for a lively watch party Sunday afternoon. The Emory community cheered on the men’s basketball team, who played the NCAA Division III National Championship game against the University of Mary Washington.
Emory’s Class of 2025 saw outstanding post-graduation success, with 98% employed, studying or volunteering within six months of graduation. Liberal arts education, paired with resources through the Pathways Center, allows students to step into opportunities across industries.
The Emory Eagles made it to the NCAA Division III National Championship for the first time in program history, finishing the season as national runner-up. Learn more about their inspiring run and the players who made it possible.
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.
Class Day Crossover gives the undergraduate Class of 2026 a chance to celebrate their successes together one last time before Commencement. Actor and singer Elizabeth Gillies of “Victorious” and “Dynasty” fame is this year’s keynote speaker.
Ben Lopman, a professor of epidemiology at Rollins School of Public Health, will present the 2026 John F. Morgan Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Thursday, April 23. He will speak on “The Infectious Diseases We Choose.”
“Dooley’s Voyage” departs on Monday, April 13, and this is one ride you won’t want to miss. From treasure hunts to foods from local vendors to the annual concert, there’s something to explore at every stop along the way.
This Sunday, the Eagles will play for their first ever NCAA Division III basketball national championship. Learn more about the incredible season and the players who made it possible — and details on how to watch the game.
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 total of 43,269 students applied this year across all undergraduate admission plans. The admitted Class of 2030 hails from all 50 states, seven U.S. territories and 77 countries.
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.
For the first time in program history, the Emory men’s basketball team is headed to the Division III NCAA Championship, thanks to a thrilling Final Four win over Christopher Newport University. The championship game is Sunday, April 5.
For the first time in program history, the Emory men’s basketball team is headed to the Division III NCAA Championship, thanks to a win over Christopher Newport University. The championship game will take place Sunday, April 5.
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.
For the first time in program history, the Emory men’s basketball team is headed to the Division III NCAA Championship, thanks to a win over Christopher Newport University. The championship game will take place Sunday, April 5.
See photos from Min Jin Lee’s visit to Emory as the Richard Ellmann Lecturer in Modern Literature. The author of “Pachinko” considered storytelling’s role in cultivating knowledge during three nights of lectures and conversation.
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.
The Eagles defeated Yeshiva University on Friday in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament before a capacity crowd at Woodruff PE Center. They face Illinois Wesleyan University on Thursday in the Elite Eight on the road in Indiana.
Mark Rankin, a professor at James Madison University, will speak on “William Tyndale’s English New Testament and its Influence on the English Language” as Candler School of Theology’s 2026 Morgan Forum keynote lecturer on Thursday, April 2.
Emory University researchers helped lead a study that reveals brain mechanisms for vocal flexibility in mammals. Their work uncovers new insights into a key evolutionary question: Why can humans talk when most animals can’t?
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.
Emory neuroscientists have developed a neurocomputational explanation for how humans chart a “mental map” of emotion knowledge. Pinpointing these neural mechanisms may ultimately help in the treatment for some mental illnesses.
Integrity Week will take place March 17-19, with activities offering students, faculty and staff opportunities to engage with one another, explore personal and community beliefs, and consider integrity as a shared value.
Danez Smith is the special guest poet at this year’s 12th Night Revel and Danowski Poetry readings on April 17 and 18, presented by Emory Libraries and the Rose Library. Reserve tickets now.
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.
After defeating MUW and Roanoke in the first two games of the NCAA tournament, the Emory men’s basketball team heads to the Sweet 16. They will play Yeshiva University on Friday, March 13.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Vanessa Brown, assistant professor of psychology, $3.9 million to advance her anxiety disorder research, focused on understanding what drives avoidance behavior and how it might influence learning ability.
A new exhibit, “Footwork: Celebrating Soccer, Culture and Community,” is on view at the Woodruff Library’s Schatten Gallery through July 19. It showcases the little-known tale of how the game helped kick off Atlanta’s global era.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian will deliver the keynote address and receive an honorary degree at Emory’s 181st Commencement. Emory will also award honorary degrees to education pioneers Ruth Simmons and Susan Stone, and present the President’s Medal to biomedical researchers Dennis Liotta, Raymond Schinazi and Woo-Baeg Choi.
The Emory Eagles captured their ninth University Athletic Association title on Feb. 28. Now they prepare to host the first two games of the NCAA Division III tournament on Friday and Saturday at the WoodPEC.
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.
Emory scientists developed a new way to help understand what happens in the body when people consume a plant product and the many chemicals it contains. The American Chemical Society’s Journal of Natural Products published the method.
Miriam Udel’s scholarly research examines century-old Yiddish stories for insight into modern Jewish life. The recognition for her book “Modern Jewish Worldmaking through Yiddish Children’s Literature” is her second National Jewish Book Award.
Emory offers a unique blend of prestigious academics and outstanding intercollegiate sport records. Meet six student-athletes who excel in the classroom and their varsity sports, and learn how Emory Athletics helps them balance academic, athletic and social commitments.
The new website serves as a central hub for ethical, safe AI use, offering guidance, best practices and governance resources for Emory’s faculty, staff, students and health care teams.
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 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.
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 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.
During the University Athletic Association Championships held in Chicago Feb. 11-14, the men’s swimming and diving team claimed the championship title, with a 127.5-point margin over New York University. Emory’s women’s team earned the runner-up spot.
Meet seven couples who met thanks to Emory University. From sharing classes to sharing a lifetime, they’re reflecting on what the university brought them and how it's been central to their lives.
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.
Set to begin enrolling in fall 2026, the program will combine advanced graduate education, research and supervised practice to cultivate the next generation of registered dietitian nutritionists.
New programs, well-being resources and more can help employees take charge of their health in 2026. Campaigns throughout the year will focus on different aspects of well-being to help participants progress toward goals.
Min Jin Lee, acclaimed author of “Pachinko” and “Free Food for Millionaires,” will deliver Emory’s Richard Ellmann Lectures in Modern Literature, set for March 1-3. Read a Q&A with Lee and learn how to get tickets.
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.
Black History Month, which started as a weeklong celebration in 1926, is now in its 100th year. Emory is observing the centennial all February with a variety of community-building events, from performances to discussions on music, leadership and cross-cultural connection.
The U.S. State Department has named Emory a top producer of Fulbright winners for the 10th straight year. Emory has had 189 recipients of the Fulbright Award, the government’s flagship international exchange program.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia is Feb. 2-6, offering an opportunity for the Emory community to review emergency plans for what to do if dangerous weather occurs.