https://news.emory.edu/tags/topic/commencement/index.htmlCommencement news from the Emory News CenterWed, 05 Jan 2022 01:52:11 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_class_day/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_class_day/campus.htmlEmory celebrated Class Day, a longstanding Commencement tradition, with events online May 13. Several seniors were recognized for their contributions, and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff encouraged graduates to get involved in the world around them.Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_award_faculty_staff_awards/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_award_faculty_staff_awards/campus.htmlFaculty and staff were recognized with multiple awards in conjunction with the 2021 school ceremonies and the conclusion of the academic year. See the honorees from each of the nine schools that make up Emory University. Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu/features/2021/05/class-of-2020-ceremony/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_class_of_2020_ceremony_special_feature/campus.htmlAfter last year's Commencement had to be held virtually, graduates in the Class of 2020 came together May 15 to commemorate their achievements.Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu/features/2021/05/class-of-2021/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_class_of_2021_special_feature/campus.htmlView comprehensive coverage of Emory's Commencement ceremonies, including keynote speaker Anthony Fauci, photo galleries, profiles of outstanding students and more.Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_award_provost_teaching/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_award_provost_teaching/campus.htmlThe Provost’s Distinguished Teaching Award for Excellence honors contributions of faculty across Emory’s seven graduate and professional schools.Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_award_emory_williams/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_award_emory_williams/campus.htmlThe Emory Williams Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award is presented annually to faculty members in each of the four undergraduate schools as part of Commencement celebrations.Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_award_sudler_puryear_stallins/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_award_sudler_puryear_stallins/campus.htmlThe Sudler Prize honors graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional promise in the performing or creative arts. Meet Ruth Puryear and Jack Stallins, Emory’s 2021 recipients.Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_award_brittain_undergrad_wilson/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_award_brittain_undergrad_wilson/campus.htmlFrom organizing numerous service opportunities through Volunteer Emory to helping fight food insecurity on campus and beyond, senior Genevieve Wilson embodies just the kind of student leader the Brittain Award honors.Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_profile_nursing_yu/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_profile_nursing_yu/campus.htmlNursing student Mimi Yu recognizes the importance of focusing on both physical and mental health. Known as an encourager throughout her time on campus, she continues to share affirmations during her countdown to graduation.Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_profile_laney_bazrafshan/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/er_commencement_profile_laney_bazrafshan/campus.htmlPhD student Alisina Bazrafshan’s mentoring days began during college in Tehran. He continued that work while studying at Laney Graduate School, promoting the significance of higher education to underserved youth from refugee families in Atlanta. Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400