2023 Archive
Oxford College | December 15, 2023
Thanks to Early Decision I and the QuestBridge Scholars Match program, the first students in Oxford and Emory’s undergraduate Class of 2028 have been selected. See their excited reactions in the link below.
Emory University | December 15, 2023
A 2021 honors graduate in English and linguistics, Eva Rothenberg has been selected for the 2024 Marshall Scholarship. The competitive award covers up to three years of graduate study in the U.K.
Oxford College | November 30, 2023
Assistant professor of music and African American studies Emorja Roberson helps Oxford students see music as a cultural force beyond the page.
Emory University | November 20, 2023
In her transformative work advancing mental health in the U.S. and globally, Rosalynn Carter partnered for decades with Emory experts, uniting her vision of a more equitable health care system with the university’s strengths in research, training and service.
Emory University | November 15, 2023
From the heart of Emory’s campuses to New York, Seoul and more, several hundred members of the Emory community volunteered their time to help others during Emory Cares Day of Service on Nov. 11.
Oxford College | November 13, 2023
Oxford faculty and students collaborate with artists through Emory's Arts and Social Justice Fellows Program.
Oxford College | October 25, 2023
Students shared their Oxford experience with friends and family at this year’s Family Weekend.
Emory University | October 12, 2023
Yara Shahidi, breakout star of ABC’s “black-ish” and executive producer and lead of “grown-ish,” will be the featured speaker for Emory’s 42nd Carter Town Hall, set for Nov. 6. The event honors the legacy of President Jimmy Carter, Emory University Distinguished Professor.
Emory University | September 20, 2023
Opening in spring 2024, a new public scholarship center based at Oxford College will help Emory faculty and students effectively translate academic pursuits into the public arena.
Oxford College | September 18, 2023
Scholars were awarded summer internships at California entertainment companies.
Oxford College | September 8, 2023
Through the Ignite Oxford pre-orientation program and Orientation Week, students joined in community service work that benefited eight Newton County organizations.
Oxford College | August 31, 2023
Emory has engaged Hood Design Studio to create memorials in Atlanta and Oxford to honor the enslaved individuals who are part of the university’s history. Studio founder Walter Hood will be the lead artist on the project.
Emory University | August 30, 2023
Emory’s newest Woodruff Scholars, recipients of the university’s top merit scholarships, bring exceptional academic achievements, leadership and service to the campus community.
Oxford College | August 25, 2023
Oxford College welcomed students back to campus with Orientation Week and Convocation.
Emory University | August 23, 2023
First-year students competed in the annual Oxford Olympics on Aug. 22. This year, eight teams competed in a number of games and activities to be crowned champions.
Oxford College | August 18, 2023
Oxford Dean Badia Ahad greets students for the fall 2023 semester.
Oxford College | August 15, 2023
Environmental Science Professor Melissa Hage encourages students to engage with—and ask questions about—the natural world around them.
Oxford College | August 4, 2023
High school and college students from around the United States lived on the Oxford campus for two weeks to study the Arabic language and Moroccan culture.
Emory University | July 19, 2023
The Oxford Organic Farm has provided food for Emory dining halls and hospitals, as well as hands-on experiences, for nearly a decade. Find out exactly what it takes to keep the farm running and pick up a few gardening tips of your own.
Oxford College | June 16, 2023
On a trip to Georgia's scenic coastline, a group of Oxford students explored the state's barrier islands and learned about the history and culture of the region.
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.
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.
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.
Oxford College | May 5, 2023
Oxford announced the winners of the 2023 student awards at the annual ceremony.
Oxford College | May 4, 2023
Oxford students visit Havana in one of many experiential learning opportunities at the college
Oxford College | April 26, 2023
Kitty McNeill shepherded the library through many changes over her more than 35 years as Dean of the Oxford Library.
Oxford College | April 26, 2023
This year's CSCE showcased the many forms of scholarship and creative work taking place across the Oxford community.
Emory University | April 25, 2023
Four Emory College juniors join 45 previous Emory recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship, the premier award for undergraduates studying math, natural sciences and engineering.
Oxford College | April 6, 2023
Oxford professor Erin Tarver encourages students to see philosophy as a valuable tool that can inform how they approach their everyday lives and interests.
Oxford College | April 5, 2023
The Emory Class of 2027 will arrive on campus in the fall, when Oxford will welcome another highly talented group of first year students.
Emory University | March 24, 2023
Emory College students Ben Thomas, Balwant-Amrit Singh, Alicia Yin and Carly Colen will spend the next year studying at the University of St Andrews in Scotland as recipients of the prestigious Robert T. Jones Scholarship.
Oxford College | March 23, 2023
Oxford College is pleased to announce pillar of campus community Joe Moon as its 2023 commencement speaker.
Oxford College | March 16, 2023
Oxford College launches its writer-in-residence program with a reading from award-winning author DK Nnuro.
Oxford College | March 14, 2023
New research has led to the development of a biodegradable surgical mask prototype and a program to boost learning among young children in underserved communities
Oxford College | March 17, 2023
Oxford students help build homes with South Carolina Sea Islands Habitat for Humanity.
Oxford College | March 10, 2023
Oxford College alumni were well represented in this year's 100 Senior Honorary—a recognition of emerging leaders from the 2023 senior class.
Emory University | March 3, 2023
Dozens of undergraduates from Emory College and Oxford College discovered concrete next steps for their college careers and beyond at the first-ever Sophomore Summit, an intensive two-day retreat.
Oxford College | January 24, 2023
Bowler’s Feb. 7 talk at Oxford is open to the Emory community and general public.
Oxford College | January 23, 2023
Sanchez is the first Oxford student to be a part of the Hollywood Radio and Television Society Fellowship Program.
Oxford College | January 18, 2023
The Oxford and Covington community joined together for the annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Oxford College | January 17, 2023
The students of the 2023 Spring Start class began their Oxford journey earlier this month.
Oxford College | February 24, 2023
All five staff members of the Oxford College Organic Farm traveled to Perry, Georgia, for the 2023 Georgia Organics Conference, where farmer-educators Daniel Parson and Catherine Reuter shared research and best practices.