News Archive
Emory University | June 26, 2020
Emory University will not require standardized tests for first-year applicants for the 2020-2021 academic year. The disruptions to testing availability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are the impetus for this decision.
Emory University | June 1, 2020
President Claire E. Sterk urges the Emory community to unite June 5 for an online solidarity vigil to mourn victims of racist violence and lift our hope for an anti-racist world.
The New York Times | May 12, 2020
Zach Binney, epidemiologist and incoming fall 2020 assistant professor of quantitative theory and methods, is quoted in a New York Times article. Binney also appeared on an issue of the podcast The Full 48 with Howard Beck of Bleacher Report to discuss the return of professional sporting events and specifically the NBA games.
Adam Ragusea's YouTube Channel | April 22, 2020
Deric Shannon, associate professor of sociology, appeared on You Tuber Adam Ragusea's series. Shannon was interviewed on Oxford's Organic Farm.
The Conversation | April 22, 2020
The typical changes that come with adolescence and the developmental tasks that confront adolescents help explain why they’re having a particularly hard time with social distancing, says Catherine Bagwell, professor of psychology.
The Chronicle of Higher Education | April 10, 2020
Pearl Dowe, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Political Science and African American Studies, is the author of an opinion piece published as part of the larger article "How Will the Pandemic Change Higher Education?".
India Today | April 10, 2020
Oxford College Dean Douglas A. Hicks explains why we must keep our eyes on the importance of strengthening India-US educational ties, even in the midst of COVID-19.
Observer Magazine | April 8, 2020
Ken Carter, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology, was interviewed for a Q&A Personality Plus Plus Plus appearing in the April issue of Observer Magazine, a publication of the Association for Psychological Science (APS).
Emory University | April 7, 2020
Gregory L. Fenves, president of The University of Texas at Austin, has been elected as the 21st president of Emory University by a unanimous vote of Emory’s Board of Trustees. Fenves will assume office on August 1.
Parents | April 6, 2020
Should you wear a mask to prevent the transmission of COVID-19? Sarah Fankhauser, assistant professor of biology and infectious disease expert at Oxford College, offers her expertise in this article.
Oxford College | April 2, 2020
As Oxford College has transitioned to remote learning for the rest of the spring semester, campus leaders are finding unique ways to keep students engaged through learning and interaction.
Emory University | April 1, 2020
Staff at Oxford College come together to help students who can’t return home for remote learning transition to living on Emory’s Atlanta campus.
Quarantine Writing Hour | April 1, 2020
Ken Carter, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology, appeared on the April 1 Quarantine Writing Hour hosted by Amy Cuddy on her social media accounts.
Oxford College | March 27, 2020
As they finish their senior year sheltering at home, 5,925 high school students learned March 25 that they are the final students admitted to Emory's Class of 2024. Leaders inside and outside the classroom, they are among the most academically talented students in the world.
Inside Higher Ed | March 26, 2020
Oxford College Dean Douglas A. Hicks wrote an op-ed piece about how liberal arts college faculty now face the challenge of teaching via modes and methods that they have largely spurned.
Oxford College | March 24, 2020
To help students remain focused on their educational goals, Emory University formally launched the EmoryTogether Fund — a $5 million fund designed to support our undergraduate, graduate and professional students facing financial hardships as a result of COVID-19.
Emory University | March 20, 2020
Although everyone in the Emory community is disappointed about changes related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the best way to keep yourself and others safe is through social distancing, including moving out of residence halls as soon as possible.
Oxford College | March 18, 2020
Play adaptation conjures an ancient mood while focusing on a contemporary divorce.
Oxford College | March 18, 2020
As we take active measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), Emory University has instituted remote learning effective March 23.
Emory University | March 5, 2020
Emory College students Samah Meghjee, Adesola Thomas, Sarah Hunter and David Kulp have been selected to spend a year studying at the University of St Andrews in Scotland as part of the prestigious Robert T. Jones Scholarship.
Oxford College | February 27, 2020
Emory University President Claire E. Sterk announced the cancellation of Emory's traditional May commencement activities.
Emory University | February 17, 2020
Numerous events on campus will commemorate Black History Month, ranging from lectures on racial issues to film screenings and the opportunity to hear from the first black woman to graduate from Emory's School of Medicine.
Emory University | February 14, 2020
Numerous events on campus will commemorate Black History Month, ranging from lectures on racial issues to film screenings and the opportunity to hear from the first black woman to graduate from Emory's School of Medicine.
Oxford College | February 13, 2020
A historic whale jawbone that was once thought to be a whale rib and stored in an Oxford attic is now the centerpiece of the school's science building and part of a multi-year research project that took Oxford students, alumni, and faculty on a recent trip to the Smithsonian Institute.
Oxford College | February 10, 2020
For some, 50 years may seem like a long time, and for others, 50 years is not nearly long enough.
Healthline | February 5, 2020
Sarah Fankhauser, assistant professor of biology, was interviewed and heavily quoted for an article by Leah Campbell discussing Campbell's 4-year-old daughter's autoimmune condition and vaccines.
Oxford College | January 30, 2020
New buildings are frequently referred to as game-changing, but there is none for which that is more true than the Oxford Student Center (OSC).
San Francisco Book Review | January 29, 2020
Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology Ken Carter's book "Buzz!: Inside the Minds of Thrill-Seekers, Daredevils, and Adrenaline Junkies" is reviewed by San Francisco Book Review.
Emory University | January 17, 2020
The life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. will be honored with Emory's King Week. A series of events featuring lectures, service awards and volunteer opportunities will be held Jan. 20-26.
The Conversation | January 15, 2020
Pearl Dowe, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Political Science and African American Studies, co-authored an article that originally ran in The Conversation and was picked up and appeared in the Beaumont Enterprise, EconoTimes, The Hour, Patch, Salon, Raw Story Pennsylvania Capital-Star, and Wall Street Window.
Oxford College | January 9, 2020
A group of student leaders at Oxford College is ready to help continue a program that in its inaugural year has already had an important impact on leadership education at Oxford.
Emory University | December 13, 2019
On Dec. 11, 730 students were admitted to Emory College, Oxford College or both. These outstanding Early Decision I applicants join 29 students who matched to Emory through QuestBridge, which links talented low-income scholars with leading universities, to start the Class of 2024.
Emory University | December 3, 2019
'Tis the season for merry music and celebrations. Emory's December calendar includes plenty of holiday-themed festivities, as well as other exciting musical and dance offerings.
Oxford College | November 26, 2019
A partnership with the Oxford College Organic Farm is part of Emory’s bold commitment to support the next generation of local farmers and provide sustainably grown food for Emory’s campuses.
Oxford College | November 18, 2019
Oxford College students examine how three religions helped shape Spanish culture.
Oxford College | November 6, 2019
The Oxford College Women's Tennis Team recently claimed its fifth consecutive national title. The Eagles secured the NJCAA Division III National Tennis Championship for the sixth time overall.
Emory University | November 5, 2019
Faculty from multiple departments across Emory met at Oxford College to discuss how the Mellon Humanities Pathways Project and other cross-school collaborations can enhance students' educational experience.
Oxford College | October 30, 2019
Oxford College's fall play Men on Boats tells a true(ish) history of a trip to chart the Colorado River from a unique perspective.
Oxford College | October 29, 2019
Ken Carter's new book delves into the minds of daredevils.
Oxford College | October 28, 2019
Award-winning filmmaker Martin Doblmeier took his first trip to Oxford College to help make an often-overlooked civil rights icon a little less so.
Oxford College | October 4, 2019
Oxford College students interact with their German peers and delve into philosophy.
Oxford College | September 26, 2019
Oxford students, faculty, staff and their families gathered in north Georgia for Oxford's annual fall retreat Sept. 13-15.
Oxford College | September 20, 2019
Student Government Association President Ben Palmer, an Oxford continuee, provided a welcome from Emory students to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
Oxford College | September 4, 2019
The newest cohort of Emory Scholars, recipients of the university's top merit scholarships, highlight the outstanding achievements and exceptional promise of the Class of 2023.
Oxford College | August 28, 2019
David Gowler, Oxford's Pierce Chair of Religion, will be one of more than 20 Emory faculty participating in sessions at the 2019 AJC Decatur Book Festival, presented by Emory University.
Oxford College | August 28, 2019
Bright and talented, Emory's new first-year class arrived on campus this week primed to step into college life. Together, the Class of 2023 comes to Emory representing some of the nation's most promising young scholars.
Oxford College | August 22, 2019
Oxford College staff want incoming first-year students to be more connected this academic year with help from a mobile application and a new welcome initiative.
Emory University | August 15, 2019
Rising Emory junior Kasey Cervantes is spending the last weeks of his summer contributing to a database that will help uncover when mosquitoes developed the insecticide resistance that hinders malaria eradication.
Oxford College | July 23, 2019
Oxford College students see the political economic realities they discussed in class at work in everyday life.
Emory University | July 12, 2019
Thousands of Atlanta and Oxford student-residents took advantage of the "Don't Dump It, Donate It" campaign by contributing items to recycle, donate or compost when they left campus for the summer.
Oxford College | June 14, 2019
Oxford College students visited areas in and around New York City to study various types of street and gallery art.
Oxford College | June 4, 2019
When the Oxford College men's tennis team won the NJCAA DIII national championship in May, they celebrated their fifth consecutive victory and set a new division record for most consecutive titles.
Oxford College | May 22, 2019
Oxford alumni Mawuko Kpodo and Andy Paul are among the Emory undergraduates who conducted original research across the humanities.
Oxford College | May 14, 2019
Students celebrated the completion of their time at Oxford College on May 11 during traditional Commencement ceremonies in Williams Gymnasium.
Oxford College | May 9, 2019
Lauded for leadership and organizing service projects, Oxford second-year student Kiarra Harris wants to help others through a career in nursing. Harris is among the exemplary scholars celebrating commencement at one of Emory's nine schools.
Oxford College | May 6, 2019
The Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Expression (CSCE) library exhibit is an annual opportunity for the Oxford community to share and celebrate the creative and professional works of Oxford faculty and staff.
Oxford College | May 1, 2019
Hands-on learning is a hallmark of Emory's Oxford College, where students get the best of both worlds -- a small liberal arts college embedded in a leading research university.
Emory University | April 22, 2019
Emory University is a top producer nationally of students and recent alumni who receive U.S. Fulbright awards and a leading producer of Peace Corps volunteers, according to rankings in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Emory University | April 15, 2019
Led by humanities scholar Pablo Palomino, Emory's first free online "Teach-Out" will explore the meaning of "progress" in Atlanta and beyond. It launches April 15 and is available to participants around the world through the Coursera platform
Emory University | April 4, 2019
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded Emory a $1.25 million grant to support the Humanities Pathways initiative, designed to better prepare students to convert their academic pursuits into meaningful professional opportunities in a rapidly changing world.
Oxford College | February 7, 2019
Young Oxford graduate Jean Stillwell became part of a code-cracking cadre of U.S. women who helped win World War II.
Oxford College | January 25, 2019
The Oxford Organic Farm is both a source of fresh, healthy food and an outdoor classroom.
Oxford College | January 23, 2019
As Atlanta hosts the Super Bowl, Emory's alumni are stepping up in leadership roles, sports doctors are on standby and faculty from philosophy to business are figuring out the fans.
Emory University | January 17, 2019
The nine schools that make up Emory University head into the new semester with innovative initiatives, achievements to celebrate and a full slate of engaging speakers and events.
Oxford College | January 10, 2019
Oxford College will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service on January 21, the national holiday commemorating King's birth. The following day an evening service in Oxford's Old Church will further celebrate his life, an observance that is also a part of Emory University's King Week.
Oxford College | January 5, 2019
As 2019 starts, let's take a look back at 20 of Emory University's best photos of the past year. Oxford highlights include our Organic Farm and Oxford alumnus Taos Wynn.
Oxford College | January 3, 2019
Get a glimpse of Oxford life as we reflect on 2018. Celebrate the highlights of this past year that include remarkable student research opportunities and renovations of historic campus buildings.
Emory University | December 20, 2018
Emory University received a record 1,910 applications for the first round of Early Decision admission, welcoming 559 outstanding students to Emory College and 256 to Oxford College, including a record 32 scholars from the QuestBridge National College Match program.
Emory University | December 5, 2018
Emory senior Elliot Shuwei Ji, Emory/Georgia Tech dual degree student Veronica Chua and recent alumna Zhongyuan "Echo" Zeng have been selected as Schwarzman Scholars, among only 147 chosen from more than 2,800 applicants around the world.
Oxford College | November 30, 2018
With a little more than two weeks left until the end of the academic year, Oxford College welcomes the return of several holiday-themed festivities.
Oxford College | November 13, 2018
In the 167 years since it was built as a space for debate-society meetings, Phi Gamma Hall has taken on many looks and played many roles in the history of Emory. Now, after extensive renovation, the elegantly plain building anchoring the northwest corner of the Oxford College quad has still another incarnation, this time as a space dedicated to academic and public events.
Oxford College | November 12, 2018
The Oxford College Women's Tennis Team proved that it's not only the third time that's a charm--for the fourth consecutive year, and fifth overall year, the Eagles clinched the NJCAA Division III National Tennis Championship.
Emory University | October 26, 2018
Meet the 12 employees selected as this year's winners of the Emory University Award of Distinction. Since 1985, the annual awards have recognized staff members who make significant contributions to the Emory community.
Oxford College | October 24, 2018
With close to 200 Oxford College alumni in Newton County, Ga., and thousands more all over the world, college leaders aim to help connect them with current Oxford students.
Oxford College | October 22, 2018
Oxford's fall play The Arsonists is a deadly serious farce.
Oxford College | October 8, 2018
Wherever they live, whatever their profession, Emory alumni such as Taos Wynn share a common pursuit: service to their communities.
Oxford College | October 4, 2018
Two Oxford alumnae, Laura Asherman and Felicia Warren, are among alumni from around the world who were nominated for the 2018 class of Emory Alumni Association's 40 Under Forty.
Oxford College | September 27, 2018
Recent summer days provided a perfect opportunity for Oxford students Justin Burton, Min Ji Choi, and Eden Nitza to make progress on their professional research projects with SURE-Oxford.
Oxford College | September 21, 2018
Just over 100 Oxford students, faculty, staff and their families gathered in north Georgia for Oxford's annual fall retreat Sept. 14-16.
Oxford College | September 19, 2018
Georgia author and Episcopal priest Barbara Brown Taylor will be the speaker at Oxford College's Samuel W. Mills Peace Lecture on Oct. 2.
Oxford College | September 18, 2018
Much-anticipated facility will open in 2019
Oxford College | September 14, 2018
Oxford College will provide an opportunity to view a documentary film on the Northern Ireland peace process and then hear a panel discussion from notable political figures from that area on Sept. 18.
Oxford College | September 10, 2018
Five Oxford College students are among the newest Emory Scholars, recipients of the university's top merit scholarships.
Emory University | September 4, 2018
The nine schools that make up Emory University have big plans for the 2018-19 academic year. Get the stats on their incoming classes, plus a roundup of what's on tap for this semester, including new programs and events.
Oxford College | August 28, 2018
Emory University's newest first-year class, including 533 Oxford students, arrived on campus this week, eager to immerse themselves in the undergraduate experience.
Oxford College | August 27, 2018
Classroom courses translated to real-life experiences for Oxford College students during trips to France, Italy, and Greece.
Emory University | August 22, 2018
Later this week, first-year students will throng to Emory University's Atlanta and Oxford campuses to move in and begin writing the opening chapter of their own Emory experience.
Oxford College | August 15, 2018
Four Oxford continuees are among nine Emory undergraduates who spent their summer serving in Atlanta.
Emory University | August 8, 2018
Emory University has been ranked #1 for quality of life, according to the Princeton Review's 27th annual college rankings, "The 384 Best Colleges" guide, based on its nationwide survey of 138,000 college students' ratings of their schools.
Oxford College | August 7, 2018
Summer got off to an adventurous start for a handful of current Oxford students and alumni as they visited Vietnam for two weeks.
Oxford College | August 3, 2018
Ken Carter, Oxford's Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology, focuses on the psychology of thrill-seeking for his current research. He recently wrote about sensation seekers for Emory Magazine.
Oxford College | July 5, 2018
Summer's slower pace offers the perfect time to relax with a good book, and Emory authors like Oxford Associate Professor of Philosophy Erin Tarver have you covered. Add Tarver's new book on American sports fandom to your summer reading list.
Emory University | June 27, 2018
Half of today's jobs may not exist in 20 years, so Emory must prepare students to succeed by emphasizing skills such as learning how to learn, flexibility and empathy, President Claire E. Sterk explains in a new video.
Oxford College | June 15, 2018
Just because most Oxford College students take a break from their normal classes over the summer, doesn't mean the campus isn't filled with people.
Emory University | May 24, 2018
The National Science Foundation has awarded coveted Graduate Research Fellowships to Tristan Yates and Liz O'Gorman, who just graduated from Emory College with honors with degrees in neuroscience and behavioral biology.
Oxford College | May 15, 2018
Students celebrated the completion of their time at Oxford College on May 12 during traditional Commencement ceremonies on the Oxford quad.
Emory University | May 11, 2018
The campus of Oxford College is small, but for the past two years it has been a large stage where Willis Hao has demonstrated the remarkable range of his talents as an actor, dancer, scholar and leader.
Oxford College | May 7, 2018
The annual recognition of Oxford College graduates will take place Saturday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. on the Oxford quad.
Emory University | May 4, 2018
Six seniors will graduate with honors in physics, having conducted rigorous research as expansive as hints of what happens around the universe's dying stars and as minute as the molecular mechanisms telling our cells what to do.
Oxford College | May 3, 2018
Professor of Sociology Mike McQuaide retires at the end of May, leaving a four-decade legacy of impact on the lives of his students and on Oxford College as a whole.
Emory University | May 3, 2018
Coursera courses give students worldwide the chance to learn from Emory faculty about topics that highlight the university's commitment to helping humanity, including civil rights, understanding violence, examining addiction, responding to health emergencies, and more.
Oxford College | April 25, 2018
The Oxford College Research Scholars Program affirms Oxford's commitment to student research in the first two years of college. Oxford Research Scholars assist faculty with research projects and receive academic credit.
Oxford College | April 20, 2018
For some students at Oxford College, traveling to Georgia to attend school is an adventure in itself. But for a handful of Oxford students experiencing a spring-break trip to Cuba was a once-in-a-lifetime affair.
Oxford College | April 12, 2018
Inspired Performance, a multi-media display of the creative and professional works of nearly 40 Oxford College faculty, staff, and emeritus faculty, is currently on display in the Oxford College Library.
Emory University | April 6, 2018
The Interdisciplinary Humanities Conference explored the vitality and creative breadth of humanistic inquiry, as faculty, students and university leaders gathered to discuss the growth of interdisciplinary scholarship at Emory and ways to help it flourish.
Oxford College | March 30, 2018
Oxford College will hold a special observance on Wednesday, April 4, in tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of his assassination on April 4, 1968.
Emory University | March 30, 2018
Emory University has received a record 27,982 applications to be part of the Class of 2022, a 16 percent jump from the previous year.
Oxford College | March 26, 2018
In her newly published book, Patti Owen-Smith explores contemplative practices in the higher-education classroom and makes a case for its place within the framework of the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Oxford College | March 23, 2018
The Pierce Visiting Scholar program is an exchange between Oxford College and Oxford University. This year, Oxford welcomes anthropologists David Gellner and Dolores "DP" Martinez to campus as the 2018 scholars.
Oxford College | March 12, 2018
The Atlanta Science Festival is headed to Oxford College for the second consecutive year and is growing with two special events.
Oxford College | March 8, 2018
Oxford College of Emory University holds commencements exercises each spring to honor Oxford students before they move to Emory University's Atlanta campus.
Emory University | March 7, 2018
Through panels featuring Emory's Mellon Faculty Fellows and discussions with Emory deans and senior leadership, the Interdisciplinary Humanities Conference will explore interdisciplinary humanities and the liberal arts throughout Emory's colleges, graduate and professional schools.
Oxford College | March 5, 2018
A generous gift from alumnus Hugh Tarbutton Jr. 84Ox will establish the Tarbutton Leadership Fellows Program at Oxford College, Dean Douglas Hicks announced today. Tarbutton Jr. gave the donation in memory of his father, Hugh Tarbutton Sr. 52Ox 55B.
Oxford College | February 26, 2018
Oxford College recently hosted a campus-wide grand opening for the newly renovated Pierce Hall.
Emory University | February 15, 2018
The Emory community gathered Feb. 12 to celebrate the 109 faculty members across the university who authored or edited a total of 115 books last year.
Oxford College | February 13, 2018
Are leaders born, or are they made? In other words, can leadership be taught? These are the questions an internationally known scholar will grapple with in an upcoming appearance at Oxford College.
Oxford College | February 12, 2018
Some students run to a big city to attend college, but Daniel Liu looked for a quieter life while in school to help him focus on his studies and sports.
Emory University | February 7, 2018
Exciting projects and meaningful relationships at Emory will be celebrated Feb. 7-8 with a 24-hour online fundraising challenge.
Oxford College | January 31, 2018
A new multimedia exhibition at the Oxford College Library sheds light on the time after World War II and proves how some topics can transcend time.
Emory University | January 30, 2018
With a nod to the past, present and future, Founders Week kicks off Feb. 6 with a Distinguished Faculty Lecture presented by acclaimed Emory historian Carol Anderson.
Oxford College | January 18, 2018
A winter wonderland greeted Oxford students expecting to start their first day of spring semester.
Emory University | January 17, 2018
This semester, public health students will learn research methods by studying water in Atlanta's Piedmont Park -- just one of Emory's many spring courses that challenge students to engage with topics that impact their own lives and those of people around the world.
Emory University | January 17, 2018
The nine schools that make up Emory University have big plans for the new semester, as they welcome new faculty, debut new courses and host a diverse slate of speakers, programs and conferences.
Emory University | January 10, 2018
Lectures, community recognition awards and opportunities to help others are among events planned to celebrate the life and work of civil rights legend Martin Luther King Jr.
Emory University | January 4, 2018
Early Decision I applications to Oxford College jumped 47 percent from the previous year.
Oxford College | December 20, 2017
As 2017 comes to a close, Oxford celebrates the high points of a year with record admissions and student achievement numbers. Dean Douglas Hicks finished his first calendar year on our historic campus with outstanding faculty and staff. Get a glimpse of Oxford life as we reflect on this past year.
Emory University | December 20, 2017
Every day, Emory photographers can be found from the classroom to the operating room, documenting the university's mission "to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity." View 12 of their best photos of the year.
Oxford College | December 14, 2017
Two Oxford faculty members have joined the ranks of Emory University faculty with named professorships.
Oxford College | December 6, 2017
Healthy Eagles organize events to help fellow students destress and practice self-care.
Emory University | November 30, 2017
As Emory continues to advocate for changes in Republican tax reform proposals, the university's top governance groups have contacted Capitol Hill about provisions in both House and Senate bills that would negatively impact higher education.
Emory University | November 22, 2017
Emory's Atlanta and Oxford campuses welcome the return of several seasonal traditions, including A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2, in Glenn Memorial Auditorium.
Oxford College | November 15, 2017
Oxford College's influence on Newton County and the state of Georgia extends beyond an educational mission of excellence to a measurable economic impact.
Oxford College | November 14, 2017
Whether packing shoeboxes with donated treats for children in foster care or sprucing up the Oxford Nature Trail, volunteers for Emory Cares at Oxford Service Day invested in their community and campus.
Oxford College | November 3, 2017
The Southern Circuit Tour returns to the Oxford campus for the fourth year to encourage interaction between audience members and independent filmmakers.
Emory University | November 3, 2017
Launched in January of this year, Georgia Blossom is a nonprofit founded and run by Emory College students focused on making and delivering flower-press kits to local elementary school students.
Oxford College | November 2, 2017
Annie Chappell continues a tradition of excellence in athletics as a third generation Oxford/Emory student.
Emory University | October 24, 2017
Fourteen employees have been selected as this year's winners of the Emory University Award of Distinction. Since 1985, the annual awards have recognized staff members who make significant contributions to the Emory community.
Oxford College | October 16, 2017
Oxford's fall play Water by the Spoonful examines pain, healing, addiction, and what makes family.
Emory University | September 25, 2017
Emory is one of the first major research universities to completely overhaul how it teaches chemistry, from introductory courses to capstone senior seminars. The new curriculum, called Chemistry Unbound, is supported by a $1.2 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Emory University | September 14, 2017
Emory University has been ranked 21st among the nation's top universities in the new 2018 Best Colleges guidebook from U.S. News & World Report.
Emory University | September 13, 2017
Tropical storm fells trees on Emory's campuses, but extensive emergency preparations help keep students and patients safe in Irma's wake.
Emory University | September 13, 2017
They're young, they're smart, and they're making their mark. The first-ever class of "40 Under Forty" outstanding young alumni gives all 140,000-plus Emory graduates forty new reasons to be proud.
Emory University | September 8, 2017
Emory University remains closed Tuesday due to conditions related to Hurricane Irma. Learn how you can stay informed and safe.
Emory University | August 28, 2017
They come from as far away as Ghana and as close as Atlanta. They have performed at Carnegie Hall, founded nonprofits and graduated as valedictorian. Get to know the newest Emory Scholars, selected for their achievements and potential.
Emory University | August 28, 2017
From mathematicians, environmental scientists and chemists to scholars who study literature, ancient DNA, and health care disparities, new faculty members bring a wealth of expertise across a sweeping range of intellectual disciplines.
Emory University | August 25, 2017
Across Emory, fall semester courses bring both new insights and historical context to critical issues, tackling topics ranging from big data to big questions like what it means to be human and where human rights come from.
Emory University | August 23, 2017
The nine schools that make up Emory University have big plans for the 2017-18 academic year. Get the stats on their incoming classes, plus a roundup of what's noteworthy, from new degree programs to new leaders.
Emory University | August 23, 2017
Emory's Class of 2021 arrives this week from across the nation and the world. Along with impressive grades, test scores and artistic and athletic endeavors, they bring diverse stories of their academic journeys.
Emory University | August 22, 2017
Emory's 2017-18 academic year got off to a unique start Monday as students, faculty and staff gathered on the university's Atlanta and Oxford campuses to watch the first partial solar eclipse to grace the area in decades.
Emory University | August 17, 2017
Working this summer in companies around the world, students come together through a linguistics course to analyze and compare their experiences -- a model of how Emory constructs online classes.
Emory University | August 16, 2017
As first-year students move into residence halls this weekend, they will be greeted by hundreds of staff and fellow students who devote thousands of hours to help them feel at home on Emory's Atlanta and Oxford campuses.
Emory University | July 14, 2017
Through the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program, students from underrepresented minority groups gain mentoring and support to pursue careers in academia.
Emory University | July 10, 2017
University students and alumni are confronting the complicated crisis of human trafficking by conducting research, establishing campus organizations and advocating for change.
Oxford College | June 28, 2017
A recent Oxford College trip to explore modern issues of religious protest and reform was inspired by a 500-year-old event.
Oxford College | June 22, 2017
Own Oxford helps incoming first-year students form connections that will carry throughout their time at Oxford College.
Oxford College | June 21, 2017
Three recently completed books have emerged from Oxford's Center for Academic Excellence (CAE).
Oxford College | June 13, 2017
Oxford College hosts many groups that keep things bustling on campus during the summer break.
Oxford College | June 6, 2017
Brad Hawley, Oxford lecturer in English, teaches a class on Comics and Visual Literacy that explores American comic books and Japanese manga.
Oxford College | June 5, 2017
Catherine Bagwell, Oxford professor of psychology, explores children's social development as her area of research expertise. Emory Magazine recently asked her about how to help kids be good friends.
Oxford College | May 26, 2017
When most people retire they look back on their careers; Myra Frady can instead look out on her career. Through the restored windows of her office in historic Seney Hall, there is a sweeping view of the Oxford College quad, which she was instrumental in transforming.
Emory University | May 25, 2017
Emory College student Jamani "Roe" Montague has been selected as a 2017 Udall Scholar for her research and advocacy on issues including environmental racism and prison ecology.
Oxford College | May 23, 2017
Congratulations to the Oxford's men's tennis team, champions of the NJCAA Division III tournament.
Oxford College | May 17, 2017
Faculty from a wide array of institutions assembled on the Oxford College campus for the 11th annual Institute for Pedagogy in the Liberal Arts.
Oxford College | May 8, 2017
Oxford students celebrated the completion of their time at Oxford on May 6 during traditional commencement ceremonies on the Oxford quad.
Oxford College | May 8, 2017
Oxford student athletes received recognition at a recent awards ceremony.
Emory University | May 5, 2017
As class orator for Emory College, Noah Cole will discuss the need for students to hold true to the principles and advocacy they learned at Emory as they make their way in the world.
Oxford College | May 4, 2017
The annual recognition of Oxford graduates will take place Saturday, May 6, at 10:00 a.m. on the Oxford quad. Approximately 320 students will celebrate their Oxford experience before moving on to Emory's Atlanta campus for the completion of their undergraduate degrees.
Emory University | May 3, 2017
As Muhammad Naveed heads to Emory's Atlanta campus to complete his degree, he brings a record of leadership as president of Oxford's Student Government Association.
Oxford College | May 1, 2017
Five Oxford faculty members retire this spring leaving an indelible mark on the campus.
Oxford College | April 28, 2017
At an April 19 awards ceremony sponsored by Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Oxford students were recognized for their scholarship and leadership. Also announced were recipients of several important named scholarships.
Emory University | April 24, 2017
Student and staff volunteers, first responders and members of Emory's Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response recently staged the first full-scale emergency preparedness drill on the campus of Emory's Oxford College.
Oxford College | March 30, 2017
Oxford College of Emory University holds commencements exercises each spring to honor Oxford students before they move on to Emory University's Atlanta campus.
Oxford College | March 29, 2017
David Gowler's new book explores the myriad interpretations of the parables of Jesus and how they continue in relevance today.
Emory University | March 28, 2017
With a record-breaking number of undergraduate applicants, Emory selects the Class of 2021 from among an unprecedented field of bright, eager learners.
Emory University | March 8, 2017
Watch for an astronaut, zombies, a hovercraft and liquid nitrogen ice cream to pop up on the Emory campus during the Atlanta Science Festival, March 14-25.
Emory University | March 7, 2017
Watch five days of work collapsed into a few intriguing minutes, from the first chalk lines laying out the intricate design to the completed mandala's destruction in a swirl of color.
Oxford College | March 3, 2017
A week full of swinging hammers and home repair projects are on the agenda for 29 Oxford students during spring break March 6-10, and it's not from binge-watching home improvement shows on the couch. These students will be actively serving communities in need by building and repairing homes in New Orleans and Chattanooga, Tenn., during the week of Oxford College spring break.
Emory University | February 21, 2017
Tibetan monks will construct a sand mandala in the Oxford College Library this week, with a lecture on the mandala's symbolism set for Feb. 23. The construction can be viewed in person or online.
Emory University | February 7, 2017
Events celebrating President Claire E. Sterk's inauguration as Emory's 20th president got underway Monday evening with a candle-lit tour of Oxford College, the university's original campus.
Emory University | February 6, 2017
This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia, the perfect time for the Emory community to review campus emergency plans for what to do when dangerous weather approaches.
Emory University | January 11, 2017
Cool weather and warm hugs greeted students on Tuesday, the first day of most classes for the spring semester. The campus community also welcomed the return of the Emory Farmers Market after its winter break hiatus.
Emory University | January 11, 2017
The nine schools that make up Emory University have big plans for the new semester, from exciting events and programs to ambitious strategic planning. Here's a roundup of what's on tap.
Emory University | January 10, 2017
As concern over Zika continues, environmental scientist Uriel Kitron, shown working in Brazil, teams up with historian Jeffrey Lesser and Portuguese lecturer Ana Teixeira to teach "Metropolis, Migration and Mosquitoes." Explore a sample of this semester's coolest courses.
Emory University | January 10, 2017
Emory's annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy will feature several prominent speakers and a "Day On" for volunteering at a variety of nonprofit organizations.
Emory University | December 21, 2016
The first wave of early decision applications shows an 11 percent increase for Emory University's Class of 2021. The 1,595 applications for Emory College and Oxford College include 610 students who applied to both.
Emory University | December 21, 2016
The heart of Emory is the people who come here to learn, teach, work, help and heal. Meet 10 of the individuals and families who inspired us this year.
Emory University | December 7, 2016
Andy Dong, a junior in Emory College of Arts and Sciences majoring in biology and linguistics, has won a national scholarship from one of the oldest and largest honor societies in the country.
Emory University | December 6, 2016
Faraaz Hossain, an Emory junior who died this summer during a terror attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has been awarded the 2016 Mother Teresa Memorial International Award for Social Justice.
Emory University | November 20, 2016
Donald Trump's victory surprised many political analysts. Emory faculty members offer insight into the historic contest and the impact Trump's presidency may have on key issues facing the country.
Emory University | November 16, 2016
Emory's new global internship program offers a unique option for students who are interested in study abroad, but prioritize internships, or for those who have studied abroad before and want a different experience.
Emory University | October 20, 2016
Jonathan Shay, a physician and clinical psychiatrist known for his publications comparing the experiences of Vietnam veterans with aspects of Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey," will speak Oct. 24 at Oxford College.
Emory University | August 30, 2016
The Oxford College community gathered Sunday to remember Abinta Kabir and Faraaz Hossain, who were killed in July in Bangladesh. "Let us cross borders with the courage they showed in their lives," President-elect Claire Sterk urged.
Emory University | August 24, 2016
From the global struggle for clean water to the upcoming presidential election, Emory courses bring critical insights to current events and offer new approaches to familiar subjects. Explore a sample of fall classes that are timely, creative or just plain cool.
Emory University | August 22, 2016
The nine schools that make up Emory have extensive plans for the 2016-17 academic year. Here's a roundup of what's new and noteworthy, as listed by each school.
Emory University | August 19, 2016
Emory's newest undergraduate students arrive with top grades and test scores, bolstered by years of community service and impressive athletic and artistic achievements.
Emory University | August 16, 2016
A memorial service will be held at Oxford College on Sunday, Aug. 28, for students Abinta Kabir and Faraaz Hossain, who were killed over the summer in a terrorist attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Emory University | July 15, 2016
A group of students and professors from Emory's Oxford College hit the road earlier this summer to learn the history and lessons of the U.S. civil rights movement.
Emory University | July 12, 2016
As the Emory community mourns the loss of students Abinta Kabir and Faraaz Hossain, friends and professors reflect on their kindness, intelligence, generosity and leadership.
Emory University | May 27, 2016
From academic innovation to new and renovated campus facilities, retiring Dean Stephen Bowen has led Emory's Oxford College through more than a decade of growth and change.
Emory University | May 11, 2016
Emory University faculty and staff were recognized with multiple awards at the 2016 school diploma ceremonies, including the Emory Williams Award for Distinguished Teaching.
Emory University | May 9, 2016
Lauded for exemplary teaching, Oxford College biology professor Eloise Carter also co-authored a landmark report that led to Emory's forest protection plan, launched a summer program for teachers, and shepherded Oxford's new science building.
Emory University | May 2, 2016
Preparing to leave Oxford College for Emory's Atlanta campus, Diane Glover leaves a record rich in community service and engagement.
Emory University | April 4, 2016
From engagement beyond the classroom to high test scores, academic excellence has emerged as the hallmark quality that distinguishes the spectrum of applicants eager to join the Class of 2020.
Emory University | March 28, 2016
Douglas A. Hicks has been appointed dean of Oxford College of Emory University.
Emory University | March 9, 2016
At Emory's Oxford College, Stephanie Day-Goodman discovered a new perspective and a passion for art history. Deeply involved in campus leadership and service, she is one of two students chosen to serve on the steering committee for the Oxford College Strategic Plan.
Emory University | February 23, 2016
The grand opening of Oxford College's new science building drew a crowd of more than 400 for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, tours and family-friendly, hands-on lab demonstrations.
Emory University | February 16, 2016
The new science building on Emory's Oxford College campus marks its official opening with events on Sunday, but classes are already underway in the state-of-the-art facility, designed to help students become scientists.
Emory University | January 26, 2016
From exploring homelessness and the impact of poverty to examining educational and health care inequalities, alternative spring break trips focus on experiential learning. Application deadlines are approaching.
Emory University | January 21, 2016
Emory welcomes the return of several beloved traditions this December, with opportunities to enjoy classic holiday tunes and even see Santa himself.
Emory University | January 12, 2016
The opening of the new Oxford science building is just one of the milestones slated for the spring semester. Find out what's new and noteworthy from each of the nine schools that make up Emory University.