2024 Archive

With the historic Seney Hall as a backdrop, musicians and storytellers performed on the Oxford College quad throughout the weekend to an audience of Emory community members, local residents and more.
Ideas Festival Emory serves up ‘buffet’ of creative conversations

Oxford College | September 26, 2024

The Oxford College campus buzzed with insights as more than 40 speakers and performers across disciplines presented at the inaugural Ideas Festival Emory Sept. 20-22.

Sarah Fankhauser pictured here in her Oxford College lab.
Oxford’s Sarah Fankhauser Earns a $1.2 Million National Science Foundation Grant for Innovative Preprint Platform

Oxford College | September 26, 2024

Oxford Associate Professor Sarah Fankhauser has been awarded a $1.2 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to transform the way that young scientists communicate. The grant, from the Division of Research on Learning, marks the largest grant awarded to a principal investigator at the college.

Grammy Award winner, Jermaine Dupri.
Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri announces new student internship at Ideas Festival Emory at Oxford College

Oxford College | September 20, 2024

Two Emory students will have the opportunity to intern with Jermaine Dupri and So So Def Recordings next spring, the renowned music executive shared during the Ideas Festival’s keynote.

Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour on Friday, June 21, 2024, in London.
Oxford College launches new sociology course centered on Taylor Swift

Oxford College | September 19, 2024

'Are you ready for it?'! Oxford College of Emory University launched a new sociology course this fall focusing on singing icon Taylor Swift.

Woodruff Scholars Class of 2028
Four Oxford students among new cohort of Woodruff Scholars

Oxford College | September 5, 2024

Emory's class of 2024 Woodruff Scholars includes four outstanding students from Oxford College.

Dean Badia Ahad with Orientation Leaders
Oxford Celebrates Start of 2024-2025 Academic Year

Oxford College | August 30, 2024

Oxford College welcomed students back to campus with Orientation Week and Convocation.

Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri leads lineup of 40+ creative thinkers at Ideas Festival Emory Sept. 20-22
Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri leads lineup of 40+ creative thinkers at Ideas Festival Emory Sept. 20-22

Emory University | August 6, 2024

Jermaine Dupri will be one of more than 40 pioneering speakers at the inaugural festival designed to foster conversations, showcase eminent scholars and engage in idea sharing.

Oxford trip to Peru, Summer 2024
Summer of international travel broadens horizons for Oxford students

Oxford College | August 6, 2024

This summer, Oxford students participated in international trips that deepened their understanding of the world, inspired meaningful connections, and broadened their perspectives as global citizens.

SURE showcases undergraduate research and exploration
SURE showcases undergraduate research and exploration

Emory University | July 29, 2024

SURE — the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program — helps to shape a community of scholars who explore their interests with full-time research, mentorship, professional development and networking.

Ellen Neufeld
Ellen Neufeld Named Director of Oxford College Library

Oxford College | July 10, 2024

Neufeld's work over nearly two decades at Oxford has supported her belief that libraries should be "the most welcoming place to people from all walks of life."

New Ideas Festival Emory set for Sept. 20-22
New Ideas Festival Emory set for Sept. 20-22

Emory University | June 4, 2024

Open to Emory and the broader community, the Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement’s inaugural celebration will bring noted speakers, music, food and more to the Oxford College campus this fall.

Darleny Cepin
Darleny Cepin named Oxford Senior Associate Dean of Campus Life

Oxford College | May 20, 2024

Cepin brings a track record of innovative leadership, community building, and student development to Oxford College.

Oxford Student Awards 2024
Outstanding students honored at 2024 Oxford Awards Ceremony

Oxford College | May 16, 2024

The annual awards ceremony celebrated students and their many accomplishments throughout the academic year.

Dean Badia Ahad speaks at Oxford's 2024 Commencement
Oxford College Celebrates Class of 2024 at 179th Commencement

Oxford College | May 15, 2024

On May 11, Oxford’s 179th Commencement ceremony began to the familiar sound of bagpipes, each note in celebration of the 480 graduates who completed the college’s transformative two-year curriculum.

Self-described ‘connector’ discovers her true path, helps others find theirs
Self-described ‘connector’ discovers her true path, helps others find theirs

Emory University | May 10, 2024

Of all her experiences at Oxford, Sara Larson is most thankful for the opportunity to explore academically, socially and personally. She’ll take what she learned to the Atlanta campus and keep building connections on all levels.

Molly McGehee
Oxford’s Molly McGehee honored with Emory's Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award

Oxford College | May 9, 2024

Molly McGehee—Oxford senior associate dean for teaching, scholarship, & strategic initiatives—has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Exemplary Teacher of the Year award, an Emory-wide distinction that honors a faculty member for significant contributions to the university. The award will be presented by Provost Bellamkonda at Oxford's Commencement on May 11. Learn more about Molly's story and her impact on Oxford and Emory at the link below.

The Work Is Never Finished, physical exhibit
New digital exhibit addresses Emory’s early silence on race and slavery

Oxford College | May 7, 2024

The exhibit is designed to be incorporated into the curriculum and expands opportunities for student research.

Emory Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement launches, announces new programming
Emory Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement launches, announces new programming

Emory University | April 17, 2024

Led by Oxford professor Kenneth Carter, the center has hired new staff and launched programming while planning its inaugural public scholarship festival Sept. 20-22.

Lab work at Oxford College
Oxford launches new Center for Pathways and Purpose

Oxford College | March 22, 2024

This spring, the Oxford Center for Pathways and Purpose (CPP) is bringing together new and existing programs and resources across the college to help students flourish and develop their personal and professional ambitions.

John McColl, president of OCAB at Oxford, and Michele Sims, chair elect of the Oxford BOC
New Alumni Leadership Charts Innovative Course at Oxford College

Oxford College | March 21, 2024

The Oxford College Board of Counselors and Alumni Board will support a variety of student flourishing initiatives.

Emory announces 2024 Bobby Jones Scholars
Emory announces 2024 Bobby Jones Scholars

Emory University | March 1, 2024

Four outstanding Emory College students representing academic achievement and passionate curiosity across the liberal arts and sciences have been selected to be Bobby Jones Scholars at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

Oxford Commencement
Dr. Cassandra L. Quave to speak at 2024 Oxford Commencement

Oxford College | March 1, 2024

Quave—Emory School of Medicine assistant dean of research cores, curator of the Emory Herbarium, and associate professor in the Department of Dermatology and at the Center for the Study of Human Health—will deliver this year’s keynote address.

Jack Hardy at Oxford CSCE 2022
Faculty Spotlight: Jack Hardy

Oxford College | February 27, 2024

Associate Professor Jack Hardy gives students the tools to express themselves through the study of linguistics.

Love for travel, Oxford College inspires couple’s philanthropic legacy
Love for travel, Oxford College inspires couple’s philanthropic legacy

Emory University | February 26, 2024

The first in his family to attend college, Warren Brook could not afford international travel while a student at Oxford. After creating an endowment for study abroad and travel courses, Warren and Kathy Brook are bequeathing their estate to the college.

Sara Larson (left and top right) and Savanah Brown (bottom right)
Tarbutton and Kabir Fellows find passions and pathways through summer experiences

Oxford College | February 6, 2024

The fellows were supported by Oxford's Center for Pathways and Purpose, which amplifies programs and resources to provide students with enriching developmental opportunities.

Oxford Spring Start leaders
Oxford welcomes 2024 Spring Start class

Oxford College | January 30, 2024

Oxford's newest students arrived on campus in January with fresh perspectives after a fall semester of personal exploration.

Oxford's 2024 MLK Celebration
Music takes center stage at Oxford's 2024 MLK Celebration

Oxford College | January 19, 2024

Several student groups and a Newton County community choir performed at the annual celebration.

Oxford College Organic Farm
Oxford Organic Farm Celebrates 10 Years of Student Enrichment and Community Sharing

Oxford College | November 14, 2024

The Oxford Organic Farm celebrated its 10th anniversary on October 26, bringing together faculty, staff, students, alumni, and visitors in town for Family Weekend.

Travis Jordan
Travis Jordan joins Oxford College as Senior Director of Communications and Marketing

Oxford College | November 8, 2024

Travis Jordan, a seasoned marketing executive, will join Oxford College of Emory University as Senior Director of Communications and Marketing later this month.

Family Weekend 2024 Luncheon
Students and Families Gather on Campus for 2024 Oxford Family Weekend

Oxford College | November 6, 2024

With picture postcard weather and Oxford’s campus decked out in Autumn finery, families and friends joined students for the beloved tradition of Family Weekend from October 25-27.

Nancy Grace
True Crime Storyteller Nancy Grace Shares Insight Into the 24/7 Media Era

Oxford College | November 4, 2024

Award-winning journalist, book author, legal commentator, and former prosecutor Nancy Grace engaged with Oxford students during a recent True Crime Storytelling Discovery Seminar.

Impact Lab group visited Cinelease Studios
Oxford's Impact Lab connects students with industry professionals

Oxford College | November 4, 2024

This fall, Oxford College launched the Impact Lab, an initiative offering students hands-on engagement with real-world industry professionals.