July 2017 Archive

The August Challenge: Oxford seeks to build its alumni giving rate.

Oxford College | July 31, 2017

One of the areas where Oxford wants to create an upward trajectory is its alumni giving rate.

The SURE program fuses teaching and scholarship.
SURE expands student research experience

Oxford College | July 31, 2017

Three Oxford students spent the summer exploring black holes, organic farming strategies, and a new method for synthesizing molecules found in different drugs.

Susan Ashmore co-edited a book celebrating women's histories in the Yellowhammer State.
Ashmore book celebrates women's histories in Alabama

Oxford College | July 24, 2017

Susan Ashmore's new book showcases the contributions women have made to the history of Alabama.

Mawuko "Momo" Kpodo, a rising junior, is among five Emory MMUF Fellows who attended daily lectures and engaged in out-of-the-classroom learning experiences during the summer institute.
'Academic boot camp' helps undergraduate scholars on path to PhD

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.

University faculty, students and advocates are confronting the complicated crisis of human trafficking by conducting research, establishing campus organizations and advocating for change.
Emory students, alumni help fight human trafficking

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.