https://news.emory.edu/tags/topic/students/index.htmlValue for RSSWed, 05 Jan 2022 01:53:18 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_fenves_covid_spring_semester_28-12-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_fenves_covid_spring_semester_28-12-2021/campus.htmlEmory’s campus will remain open and the semester will begin on time, but to support academic continuity and reduce density across campus, courses will begin in a remote format. In-person learning will resume Jan. 31 as conditions permit.Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/esc_childrens_books_gender_bias_16-12-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/esc_childrens_books_gender_bias_16-12-2021/campus.htmlA major analysis of children’s books published during the last 60 years suggests that a bias persists toward male protagonists — despite an overall trend for an increasing proportion of female leads. Emory psychologist Stella Lourenco is senior author of the study.Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_fenves_covid_booster_vaccination_requirement_16-12-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_fenves_covid_booster_vaccination_requirement_16-12-2021/campus.htmlWith the continued spread of COVID-19 and the emerging Omicron variant, all Emory University students, faculty and staff will be required to receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2022 spring semester. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_ed1_questbridge_class_of_2026_16-12-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_ed1_questbridge_class_of_2026_16-12-2021/campus.htmlOn Dec. 15, 804 students were admitted to Emory College, Oxford College or both. These outstanding Early Decision I applicants join 61 students who matched to Emory through QuestBridge, which links talented low-income scholars with leading universities, to build the foundation for the Class of 2026.Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -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_business_john_lewis_case_competition_semifinalists_09-12-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_business_john_lewis_case_competition_semifinalists_09-12-2021/campus.htmlHosted by Goizueta Business School, the competition brings together students from leading universities to focus on the intersection of business and racial equality. The 20 semifinalists for 2022 were selected from 76 applicant teams representing more than 40 schools. Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -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://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_business_holiday_gift_guide_06-12-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_business_holiday_gift_guide_06-12-2021/campus.htmlShop small this holiday season by supporting local businesses, including those whose owners are alumni of the Start:ME program. Learn more and check out the 2021 Holiday Gift Guide. Mon, 06 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 -0500