May 2023 Archive

Oxford Welcomes New Dean
Badia Ahad named dean of Oxford College of Emory University

Emory University | May 23, 2023

Hailing from Loyola University Chicago, Badia Ahad is an experienced leader focused on providing faculty, students and staff with the resources they need to thrive. She will begin her role at Oxford on Aug. 1.

Ken Carter at podium
Interim Dean Ken Carter to give prestigious lecture at American Psychological Association convention

Oxford College | May 17, 2023

Oxford Interim Dean Ken Carter has been named the Harry Kirke Wolfe lecturer for the annual American Psychological Association convention in August.

Students at Oxford 2023 Commencement
Oxford celebrates largest-ever graduating class at 2023 commencement

Oxford College | May 11, 2023

On May 6, 2023, Oxford held its 178th commencement ceremony on the historic quad, where the campus community gathered to celebrate the college’s largest-ever graduating class. In all, more than 620 students were awarded Oxford degrees before an audience of faculty, staff, alumni, family, and friends—as well as those tuning in via livestream.

student award winners pose with faculty
Oxford recognizes outstanding students at 2023 Awards Ceremony

Oxford College | May 5, 2023

Oxford announced the winners of the 2023 student awards at the annual ceremony.

group picture of students on 2023 Cuba Spring Break trip
Oxford students broaden horizons with trip to Cuba

Oxford College | May 4, 2023

Oxford students visit Havana in one of many experiential learning opportunities at the college