August 2020 Archive

Oxford College welcomed first-year students.
Meet the Class of 2024

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
Oxford hosts town hall with new Emory president

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.

Students sit on the Oxford quad.
Virtual orientation introduces students to college life

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.
Oxford dean welcomes students to new academic year

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
Emory’s new president connects with community through online forum

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.