August 2020 Archive
![Oxford College welcomed first-year students.](../../../_includes/images/sections/news/2020/08/welcome-oxcited.jpg)
Emory University | August 30, 2020
Eager to begin their Emory experience, members of the Class of 2024 launched their academic journeys this week, prepared to embrace the adventure of college life — even as they know that it will be a year like no other.
![Emory President Gregory L. Fenves](../../../_includes/images/sections/news/2020/08/fenves-21.jpg)
Oxford College | August 27, 2020
Emory President Gregory L. Fenves held a town hall meeting for the entire Oxford College community as he made his inaugural visit to campus. Fenves brings an extraordinary set of skills and experiences to lead Emory through extraordinary times as its 21st president.
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Oxford College | August 19, 2020
In a nod to a longstanding and much-beloved Oxford College orientation activity, this year's week-long New Student Orientation program celebrates the theme of “Oxford Olympics.”
![Oxford Dean Douglas A. Hicks welcomes students back to the start of the fall semester.](../../../_includes/images/sections/news/2020/08/dean-doug-hicks-video.png)
Oxford College | August 19, 2020
Oxford Dean Douglas A. Hicks introduces a video to welcome students back for the start of fall semester.
![Emory President Gregory L. Fenves](https://news.emory.edu/stories/2020/08/er_fenves_forum/thumbs/story_main.jpg)
Emory University | August 7, 2020
President Gregory L. Fenves engaged the Emory community through an online forum as part of his first full day of activities. From safety on campus amid COVID-19 to new initiatives planned around racial justice, Emory’s 21st president offered candid insights on key issues.