https://news.emory.edu/tags/category/academics/index.htmlAcademics news from the Emory News CenterWed, 05 Jan 2022 03:27:13 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_lowery_debate_14-12-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_lowery_debate_14-12-2021/campus.htmlMalinda Maynor Lowery, the new Cahoon Family Professor in American History, incorporated debate into her first Emory College course this fall, an effort that drew engagement while honoring the alumna who helped Emory win its first national debate championship.Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_marshall_scholar_li_13-12-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_marshall_scholar_li_13-12-2021/campus.htmlAnnie Li, a senior in Emory College majoring in history and sociology, has been selected for the Marshall Scholarship. The competitive award covers up to three years of graduate study in the U.K.Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_college_profile_pushkar_shinde_09-12-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_college_profile_pushkar_shinde_09-12-2021/campus.htmlChemistry major Pushkar Shinde has built on varied experiences — immune system research, studying ethics and playing on Emory’s tennis team — to carve his own path.Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://cfde.emory.edu/news-events/news/2021/december/feast-of-words-2021.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_external_feast_of_words_07-12-2021/campus.htmlEmory’s annual celebration of books by faculty authors and editors is now online. Watch the video highlighting their work and see the complete list of faculty books published over the past academic year.Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/upress_rhodes_scholar_aljohani_20-11-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/upress_rhodes_scholar_aljohani_20-11-2021/campus.htmlBiology major Ahmed Aljohani is Emory’s 21st student to be selected for the Rhodes Scholarship, which provides for study at the University of Oxford in England. Scholars are chosen based on outstanding intellect, character, leadership and service.Sat, 20 Nov 2021 16:30:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/10/upress_candler_solis-walker/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/10/upress_candler_solis-walker/campus.htmlCandler School of Theology will welcome Joanne Solis-Walker as associate dean and professor in the practice of leadership next semester. Solis-Walker will lead projects that expand access to Candler-based theological education. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/10/upress_gift_center_for_study_of_law_and_religion_international_ethics/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/10/upress_gift_center_for_study_of_law_and_religion_international_ethics/campus.htmlA new four-year project will focus on values-driven impact in law, religion, health and security, incorporating Israeli and international experts.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/10/er_phillis_wheatley_reading_monster_yanique/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/10/er_phillis_wheatley_reading_monster_yanique/campus.htmlTiphanie Yanique, associate professor of English and creative writing, will deliver the Phillis Wheatley Reading on Oct. 19 for her new novel, “Monster in the Middle.”Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/09/er_human_health_news_janssens/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/09/er_human_health_news_janssens/campus.htmlStudents in “Critiquing Health News,” taught by epidemiologist Cecile Janssens, learn to deconstruct scientific research and think critically about news coverage being shared and how to put their knowledge into action.Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/09/upress_wsj_the_2022/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/09/upress_wsj_the_2022/campus.htmlEmory University ranked 20th out of 796 U.S. universities according to the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings, published Sept. 21.Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0400