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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.

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.

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.

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.

Oxford College | September 5, 2024

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

Oxford College | August 30, 2024

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

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Oxford College | May 20, 2024

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

Oxford College | May 16, 2024

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

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.

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.

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.

Oxford College | May 7, 2024

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

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.

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.

Oxford College | March 21, 2024

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

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.

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 College | February 27, 2024

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

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.

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 College | January 30, 2024

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

Oxford College | January 19, 2024

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

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

This year's CSCE showcased the many forms of scholarship and creative work taking place across the Oxford community.

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.

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 17, 2023

Oxford students help build homes with South Carolina Sea Islands Habitat for Humanity.

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 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 | 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.

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 | December 15, 2022

Interim Dean Ken Carter shares his gratitude for the Oxford community and wishes everyone a warm and happy holiday season.

Oxford College | December 14, 2022

Pablo Palomino's research on the intersection of migration and culture encourages students to explore the fabric of their own lives, backgrounds, and national histories.

Emory University | December 8, 2022

Stakeholders of Emory’s Oxford College are enthusiastic about the college’s future and the search for the new dean.

Oxford College | November 29, 2022

15 Oxford students took their research on the road for the 2022 Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference.

Oxford College | November 18, 2022

Oxford continued its annual Emory Cares traditions of packing boxes for children in Newton County foster care and tending to the Hearn Nature Trail.

Oxford College | November 11, 2022

Jeff Anderson served in the United States Army for more than two decades before joining Oxford College as manager of the Transportation Department.

Oxford College | November 8, 2022

Oxford's Women's Tennis team has once again been crowned National Champions.

Oxford College | October 27, 2022

Family Weekend offered a variety of engaging programs for students and their loved ones, who together sampled everyday life at Oxford College.

Emory University | October 25, 2022

For more than 40 years, Neil Shaw Penn taught history at Oxford College, earning multiple awards from students, alumni and faculty. A student scholarship established by alumnus John F. Morgan honors Penn and all faculty who put their focus on teaching.

Emory University | October 7, 2022

At the 41st annual Carter Town Hall, Megan Rapinoe encouraged Emory students to be themselves, be good to others and use their voices to advance the greater good.

Oxford College | October 7, 2022

Linguistics professor Jack Hardy led a group of seven current and former students to present their research at the 2022 American Association for Corpus Linguistics Conference held in Flagstaff, Arizona.

NBC News | September 28, 2022

Tameka Cage Conley, an assistant professor of English and creative writing, always had a love and an appreciation for Tyler Perry. So it only seemed natural for her to create a class about his impact on entertainment.

PLoS One | September 13, 2022

Natalia Bayona Vasquez, assistant professor of biology, published in PLoS One to discuss species the genetic variation between rare and common congeners of Dipodomys and how this effects their population size.

National Catholic Reporter | September 10, 2022

David B. Gowler is the Pierce Chair of Religion at Oxford College of Emory University and senior faculty fellow, Center for Ethics, Emory University. In this article, Gowler discusses the painting "Christ and the Sinner" by Max Beckmann.

Apple Podcasts | September 2, 2022

Sarah Fankhauser, associate professor of biology, joins this episode of the Science Pawdcast for the “Ask An Expert” segment.

Emory University | August 29, 2022

The Oxford College community gathered Wednesday evening for two traditions to mark the new academic year. After Oxford Convocation, first-year students took part in the Candlelight Procession, carrying candles across the quadrangle to Phi Gamma Hall, where sophomores welcomed them as new members of the Oxford community.

Biorxiv | August 29, 2022

In this pre-print, Emily McLean, assistant professor of biology, engages the ‘animal model’ to estimate both environmental and genetic sources of variance and covariance in grooming behavior in the well-studied Amboseli baboon population in Kenya.

Emory University | August 25, 2022

Two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist Megan Rapinoe will deliver the keynote address at Emory University’s 41st Carter Town Hall, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 19.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | August 22, 2022

Michael Martin, Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology, was profiled in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for his YouTube show, Nature Time, which helps children begin to understand and connect with nature.

Oxford College | August 19, 2022

Oxford Dean Ken Carter welcomes students back for the start of Fall 2022.

Medical News Today | August 17, 2022

Rick Thompson, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, and his wife, Aubrey Kelly, a psychology professor on the Atlanta campus, co-authored a study that was covered by Medical News Today: “Testosterone may promote 'cuddling', not just violence, animal study finds”.

Oxford College | August 16, 2022

Salmon Shomade's varied and accomplished careers led him to Oxford College, where he has found a home as a professor and mentor.

Composition Forum | August 12, 2022

Gwendolynne Reid, director of the writing program and assistant professor of English, joins the Composition Forum to discuss the use of the “tool-based interview” (TBI) method by describing its use in the development of journaling.

Theory in Action | July 31, 2022

Deric Shannon, associate professor of sociology, published in Theory in Action discusses radical ideas in political sociology and social movement studies.

Oxford College | July 20, 2022

The Women of Emory Impact Circle granted $5,000 to Oxford's Black Girl Processing Space for future programming and growth.

Oxford College | July 18, 2022

The award is given to the team with the highest GPA in each sport.

Judicature | July 14, 2022

Salmon A. Shomade is associate professor of political science at Emory University and the author of Colonial Legacies and the Rule of Law in Africa (Routledge, 2021), which documents how the legacy of colonialism in five British-colonized nations undermines those nations’ adherence to the rule of law.

Southern Cultures | July 1, 2022

Molly McGehee, Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Director of the Oxford Center for Teaching and Scholarship, and Associate Professor of English and American Studies, interviewed Atlanta artist Dawn Williams Boyd in a piece called "A Place to Sigh" for a recent edition of Southern Cultures.

Oxford College | June 30, 2022

Oxford’s inaugural College Summer Experience Program brought together a total of 60 students from Newton and Putnam counties for a week of learning about all things college.

Oxford College | June 22, 2022

Florian Pohl has been an active mentor and teacher, encouraging Oxford students to find connections across disciplines and see how their studies play out in the real world.

Emory University | June 9, 2022

Professor Kenneth E. Carter will serve as interim dean of Oxford College starting Aug. 1. Carter is the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology and chair of the Division of History and Social Sciences at Oxford.

Oxford College | June 2, 2022

Bill Shapiro, a beloved Political Science professor and staple of Oxford College for more than 40 years, retired in May.

Emory University | June 1, 2022

From tending gardens on Emory campuses to finding new ways to recycle, Emory faculty, staff and students advocate for sustainable changes. Learn about the 2022 recipients of the Sustainability Innovator, Outstanding Sustainability Representative, and Sustainability Lifetime Achievement awards.

Emory University | May 26, 2022

60 high school students from Newton and Putnam counties will get an early glimpse of college life at Oxford this summer.

WHYY NPR PBS | May 20, 2022

Interim Dean and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology Ken Carter was interviewed on NPR’s The Pulse podcast: “Inside the Minds of Thrill Seekers”.

Emory University | May 10, 2022

View comprehensive coverage, including keynote speaker Tyler Perry, video highlights, photo galleries and profiles of outstanding students and award recipients.

Emory University | May 5, 2022

Jerry Hong, Sigrid Matthews, Kimberly Pi, William Xu, and Sophie Zweben reflect on their time at Oxford.

Emory University | May 5, 2022

As Anya Kasubhai graduates from Oxford College, she is grateful for lessons learned as a student and a leader, and the bonds she’s forged with those who have contributed to her successes.

Emory University | May 3, 2022

Now in its 16th year, Oxford's Day of Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Expression featured the latest research and work from students, faculty, and staff.

Emory University | May 2, 2022

Oxford alumnus, Anish "Max" Bagga, now a junior on the Atlanta campus, was one of three Emory students to receive the Goldwater Scholarship—one of the nation’s top scholarships for undergraduates studying math, natural sciences, and engineering.

Emory University | April 29, 2022

Douglas Hicks, dean of Emory’s Oxford College, has been selected as the next president of Davidson College, a private liberal arts college in North Carolina. Hicks has served as Oxford’s dean since 2016.

Oxford College | April 25, 2022

Oxford announced the winners of student awards and scholarships at the annual ceremony.

Emory University | April 25, 2022

After an extensive renovation of Humanities Hall last August, Oxford has received an award recognizing its excellence in preservation.

Emory University | April 18, 2022

Oxford students Dyson Stallworth and Niels Armbruster were part of a team led by English professor Sarah Higinbotham that brought a policy brief on college courses in prisons to the Georgia State Legislature.

Emory University | April 4, 2022

Oxford's Muslim Student Association brought together current students and alumni to celebrate 30 years of involvement in campus life.

Emory University | April 4, 2022

Oxford College has announced the five recipients of the 2022 Tarbutton Leadership Fellowship.

Oxford College | March 29, 2022

The Brook International Travel Endowment (BITE) supports Oxford students who are first-time international travelers with airfare for study abroad and travel courses.

Oxford College | March 24, 2022

Matthew Raiford spoke with students, gave a cooking demonstration, and visited the Oxford Farm with his new book "Bress 'n' Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer."

Oxford College | March 23, 2022

Oxford's first ever Spring Festival brought juniors and seniors from Atlanta back to campus to celebrate the Oxford community and reunite with current students, faculty, and staff.

Emory University | March 14, 2022

Rev. Dr. Avis Williams, an Emory alumna and community leader, will deliver the keynote address at Oxford College’s 177th Commencement exercises, set for May 7.

Oxford College | March 2, 2022

The inaugural Spring Festival will bring together four classes of Oxford students.

Oxford College | February 18, 2022

The year-end Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report provides an overview of Oxford's recent efforts and plans for the future.

Oxford College | February 16, 2022

Chas Nabi reflects on how Oxford helped spark the intellectual curiosity that eventually landed him on "Jeopardy!".

Oxford College | February 14, 2022

Biology Professor Nitya Jacob has served as an invaluable mentor and teacher to 20 years of Oxford students.

Emory University | January 26, 2022

The Twin Memorials Working Group is beginning the community-engagement phase of its charge to establish memorials on the Oxford and Atlanta campuses to honor the lives of enslaved individuals who helped build Emory’s original campus and others who have historic ties to the community. Watch for community meetings starting in February.

Oxford College | January 20, 2022

Oxford's first class of spring start students has arrived on campus.

Oxford College | January 19, 2022

The Rev. Kim Jackson delivered the keynote address at Oxford's 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Oxford College | December 13, 2021

On Reading Day, students unwound from finals stress with therapy dogs in the library.

Oxford College | November 23, 2021

First-generation students learned about opportunities on campus and connected with staff and faculty who share their experience.

Oxford College | November 17, 2021

Volunteers packed more than 145 boxes and tended the Hearn Nature Trail.

Oxford College | October 27, 2021

More than 600 attendees enjoyed the festivities of Oxford’s Family Weekend 2021.

Oxford College | October 21, 2021

Oxford students train with Goizueta MBA students in unique experiential learning opportunity.

Emory University | October 11, 2021

Oxford College of Emory University has renamed Language Hall after Judge Horace J. Johnson Jr., an alumnus who became the first Black Superior Court judge in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, and established a scholarship endowment in his honor.

Emory University | August 27, 2021

A dozen Emory recent alumni and PhD students have been selected for the competitive Fulbright program to teach English, pursue graduate study and conduct research abroad for this academic year.

Oxford College | August 25, 2021

More than a dozen Oxford students are partnering with local leaders of communities in need to increase COVID-19 vaccine accessibility and trust through an interfaith program that will run through the end of 2021.

Oxford College | August 25, 2021

Oxford College Dean Douglas A. Hicks was joined by Emory President Gregory L. Fenves last week to rededicate and reopen the newly renovated Humanities Hall.

Oxford College | August 19, 2021

Oxford Dean Doug Hicks welcomes students back for the start of Fall 2021.

Oxford College | July 9, 2021

Oxford College has been recognized for its ongoing commitment to creating a positive residential experience for students.

Emory University | June 17, 2021

On June 15, President Gregory L. Fenves met with leaders of the student-led Plastic Free Emory Project and signed the "Break Free from Plastic" pledge, which outlines a five-year plan for reducing unnecessary single-use plastics on Emory’s Atlanta and Oxford campuses.

Oxford College | June 9, 2021

Ricardo Horne 21L, assistant director of Student Involvement and Leadership, received a juris master degree in May. This service-minded leader has big plans for how to use his degree in his work.

Emory University | May 25, 2021

Emory College senior Madelyn R. Haden focused her honors thesis on sharing the stories of undocumented migrants in Morocco and how current policies affect their health care access and societal integration.

Oxford College | May 19, 2021

Students celebrated the completion of their time at Oxford College on May 15 during Commencement ceremonies in the Georgia World Congress Center.

Oxford College | May 14, 2021

Like many circumstances on the Oxford College campus this academic year, community service looked very different.

Emory University | May 12, 2021

Dylan Goldberg was the only student leader of a religious organization on the Oxford College campus last fall. He rose to the challenge, finding ways the Jewish Student Union could connect with everyone in the community.

Oxford College | May 11, 2021

The end of the academic year also marks the end of the long, influential teaching careers of three Oxford College faculty.

Oxford College | April 23, 2021

The Oxford community is celebrating the announcement that Jerry Tang 21Ox is a winner of the Goldwater Scholarship, the top national scholarship for undergraduates studying math, natural sciences, and engineering.

Oxford College | April 22, 2021

The National Science Foundation has awarded coveted Graduate Research Fellowships to several Emory students and recent graduates, including Emory College senior Charlotte Wang 19Ox 21C.

Emory University | April 21, 2021

“Although there was accountability today, there is still much left to be done,” President Gregory L. Fenves says, noting that at Emory “we have a responsibility to use our knowledge and talents and lead with our values.” Read his full statement.

Emory University | April 21, 2021

“Although there was accountability today, there is still much left to be done,” President Gregory L. Fenves says, noting that at Emory “we have a responsibility to use our knowledge and talents and lead with our values.” Read his full statement.

Emory University | April 16, 2021

James W. Curran, dean of Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, will deliver the Commencement address for Oxford College on May 15. The ceremony also will feature congratulatory remarks to the graduates from U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock.

Oxford College | March 29, 2021

When it comes to building a campus community, Oxford College prioritizes getting first-year students involved and connected as soon as they arrive on campus.

Oxford College | March 25, 2021

On March 24, Emory University offered admission to the final group of first-year students invited to join the undergraduate Class of 2025.

Oxford College | March 24, 2021

Dean Douglas A. Hicks addresses Oxford students on in-person learning and working experiences for Fall 2021.

Oxford College | March 22, 2021

Emory hosted U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on March 19 for a meeting with Asian American community leaders in the wake of the Atlanta-area spa shootings.

Oxford College | March 12, 2021

The roots of a prestigious scholarship and an upcoming study in Asia were nourished at Oxford College.

Oxford College | March 3, 2021

Three Oxford College faculty members were represented at the annual Feast of Words: Devon Goss, David Gowler, and Pablo Palomino.

Emory University | February 16, 2021

Pearl Dowe, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of African American Studies and Political Science, has been selected as a member of the inaugural advisory board of the Kamala Harris Project.

Oxford College | February 15, 2021

New Campus Life initiative at Oxford seeks to bring connection and comfort to remote-learning and on-campus students.

ABC News | February 11, 2021

Pearle Dowe, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Political Science and African American Studies, speaks on how Democrats in three states are challenging the play-it-safe primary strategy.

ABC News | February 11, 2021

Pearle Dowe, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Political Science and African American Studies, speaks on how Democrats in three states are challenging the play-it-safe primary strategy.

Emory University | February 5, 2021

Departments across Emory will host numerous virtual activities during February in recognition of Black History Month, including panel discussions, a film screening and conversations with artists and authors.

Oxford College | January 28, 2021

As part of Emory’s new Arts and Social Justice Fellows program, Oxford Professor Alix Olson and visual artist Shanequa Gay collaborated with students in their course to create a visual quilt and spoken word poem about feminist modes of activism.

Oxford College | January 8, 2021

Pearl Dowe, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Political Science and African American Studies at Oxford and Emory College, and other Black leaders at Emory speak out about this pivotal moment of racial reckoning.

Oxford College | January 5, 2021

As part of Emory’s new Arts and Social Justice Fellows program, Oxford Professor Alix Olson and visual artist Shanequa Gay collaborated with students in their course to create a visual quilt and spoken word poem about feminist modes of activism.

The Scientist | January 5, 2021

Emily McLean, assistant professor of biology, weighs in on a study using data from more than 80,000 couples that finds evidence of indirect genetic effects on traits ranging from smoking habits to mental health.

Oxford College | December 16, 2020

Emory researchers discover the first known fossil iguana nesting burrow on an outer island of the Bahamas, filling in a gap of scientific knowledge for a prehistoric behavior of an iconic lizard.

Emory University | December 14, 2020

Six Atlanta artists came into Emory classrooms this semester, working with faculty to help students translate their learning into creative action and activism in the name of social justice. Learn about the work they created in an online showcase Dec. 15.

Emory University | December 11, 2020

In December, 769 students were admitted to Emory College, Oxford College or both. These outstanding Early Decision I applicants join 56 students who matched to Emory through QuestBridge, which links talented low-income scholars with leading universities, to start the Class of 2025.

Emory University | December 10, 2020

Two Emory seniors with deep experience in public policy and a recent alumnus now working in global business will represent Emory as Schwarzman Scholars, joining 140 other remarkable international scholars at Tsinghua University.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | December 1, 2020

Oxford College Dean Douglas A. Hicks has surveyed Georgia’s political landscape and finds himself in the enviable place where he sees a lot of purple.

Oxford College | November 24, 2020

Oxford pre-med undergraduate finds unpublished manuscript by poet and physician William Carlos Williams

The Academic Minute | November 20, 2020

Symbols send a powerful message in American society. Oxford College Dean Douglas A. Hicks examines how politicians use these symbols to convey their own messages.

The Academic Minute | November 19, 2020

Salmon Shomade, associate professor of political science at Oxford College, discusses how colonial legal structures still hamper African citizens to this day and why the rule of law doesn’t work for those it’s supposed to benefit.

The Academic Minute | November 18, 2020

David Resha, Oxford's associate professor of film studies, explores the beginnings of handheld filmmaking and why this style has become the norm in today's society.

The Academic Minute | November 17, 2020

Artists have been commenting on the laws of the land for centuries. Sarah Higinbotham, assistant professor of English, looks back at one time period that parallels today.

The Academic Minute | November 16, 2020

Friends are not just nice to have; rather, they are developmentally fundamental, says Catherine Bagwell, professor of psychology.

Oxford College | November 11, 2020

Oxford College welcomes Kimberly Wallace-Sanders for a virtual presentation on "Framing Shadows, Framing Silences: African Americans in Domestic Portraiture" on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Emory University | October 26, 2020

In a community message, President Gregory L. Fenves discusses progress on the path to make Emory more inclusive. Steps include reappointing the Task Force on Untold Stories and Disenfranchised Populations, establishing the Descendants Endowment and launching the University Committee on Naming Honors.

Oxford College | October 16, 2020

While all elections shape history, the 2020 presidential race is poised to be one for the record books. With early voting now underway in Georgia, five Emory election experts pinpoint the key issues and what’s at stake.

Oxford College | October 16, 2020

President Gregory L. Fenves announces the university’s plan for spring semester, including class formats, the academic calendar, a modest increase in residential students, changing to saliva-based COVID-19 testing and more.

Emory University | October 9, 2020

Whether on campus or off, all Emory students can now gain support through Emory Student Telehealth, which provides free, 24/7 access to licensed medical and mental health professionals.

Emory University | October 2, 2020

They are innovators, educators, entrepreneurs and social justice advocates; leaders in health care, government, community service and more. Meet this year's class of 40 Under Forty, representing the diverse achievements and impact of Emory alumni.

Oxford College | September 21, 2020

Pernilla Hardin, Oxford College men's and women's tennis head coach, is the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Athletic Hall of Fame’s newest member, inducted during a recent virtual ceremony.

Oxford College | September 15, 2020

Fourteen Oxford College students had the chance to visit Cuba in early March before the island nation reported cases and closed its borders.

Emory University | September 14, 2020

To prepare for fall remote learning, more than 800 undergraduate faculty completed intensive training in online course design and teaching. Learn about their creative approaches, from home lab kits in chemistry to digital “movie trailers” to help students connect concepts in American Studies.

Emory University | September 14, 2020

Members of the Emory community are invited to share art representing their experiences of grief, loss and hope during recent months by contributing to the "Healing Through Art" online gallery.

Oxford College | September 8, 2020

Donté Flanagan 04Ox 06N brings critical expertise to help coronavirus patients.

Emory University | September 4, 2020

A new public health campaign encourages members of the Emory community to take care of each other by continuing to wear face coverings, wash hands and follow physical distancing guidelines.

Oxford College | September 2, 2020

Emory’s new Woodruff Scholars bring intellectual accomplishments and servant leadership to the Oxford and Atlanta campuses.

Oxford College | September 1, 2020

Two Oxford faculty members retired at the end of the 2019–20 academic year. While the current pandemic prevented the Oxford community from honoring their retirement in person in the spring, their contributions to Oxford’s academic excellence are celebrated.

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.

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.

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 College | August 19, 2020

Oxford Dean Douglas A. Hicks introduces a video to welcome students back for the start of fall semester.

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.

Emory University | July 24, 2020

Emory lost one of its dearest friends and fiercest inspirations with the passing of civil rights luminary and longtime U.S. Rep. John Lewis. As an activist, member of Congress and Emory Commencement speaker, Lewis forged strong connections with the university.

Emory University | July 17, 2020

Plans for returning students to campus for the 2020 fall semester have been revised to lower the number of students allowed to live in residence halls and take in-person classes, due to the current COVID-19 conditions in Atlanta.

Emory University | July 7, 2020

Oxford College has received an estate gift of $8.4 million, the largest individual cash gift in its history. Funds will support student financial aid and capital and infrastructure improvements on campus.

Emory University | June 26, 2020

Emory University will not require standardized tests for first-year applicants for the 2020-2021 academic year. The disruptions to testing availability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are the impetus for this decision.

Oxford College | June 16, 2020

Find out how Emory and the Conservation Fund are working together to empower the next generation of sustainable food growers, like the Oxford College Organic Farm.

Oxford College | June 11, 2020

Emory will offer both online and in-person classes this fall, allowing the university to provide the excellence of an Emory education to all students. Our new Emory Forward site (www.emory.edu/forward) will have the latest updates and resources.

Emory University | June 1, 2020

President Claire E. Sterk urges the Emory community to unite June 5 for an online solidarity vigil to mourn victims of racist violence and lift our hope for an anti-racist world.

Emory University | May 20, 2020

Staying focused on academics amidst the COVID-19 pandemic brought lessons during class times and beyond. As Emory moves into remote learning for summer courses, faculty and students reflect on what they learned this spring.

The New York Times | May 12, 2020

Zach Binney, epidemiologist and incoming fall 2020 assistant professor of quantitative theory and methods, is quoted in a New York Times article. Binney also appeared on an issue of the podcast The Full 48 with Howard Beck of Bleacher Report to discuss the return of professional sporting events and specifically the NBA games.

Emory University | May 8, 2020

At Oxford, Jordan Hasty embraced the community that reminded him of home yet offered opportunities to grow in new directions with kindred spirits, including apprenticing at the organic farm and supporting other students from first-gen or low-income families.

Oxford College | May 7, 2020

At the end of each academic year, Oxford recognizes the outstanding academic achievement and extraordinary leadership accomplishments of our students. Despite its challenges, this year is no different.

Emory University | May 7, 2020

Although Michelle Mugo had not envisioned completing her senior year from home, her takeaways include lessons in adapting to change that will help carry her through life. History professor Clifton Crais believes the pandemic can help us become better teachers, students and citizens.

Oxford College | May 6, 2020

As Oxford's and Emory’s May Commencement ceremonies near, learn how you can join in the celebrations. Share memories and messages, read about outstanding graduates, and meet students and faculty receiving awards and honors.

Emory University | May 6, 2020

The undergraduate recipient of Emory’s highest student honor, filmmaker Samah Meghjee has been a creative, consistent voice for improving student mental health and supporting diverse communities.

Oxford College | April 30, 2020

When Emory University decided to transition to remote learning for the remainder of the 2020 spring semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oxford College continued to prioritize its community partnerships.

Adam Ragusea's YouTube Channel | April 22, 2020

Deric Shannon, associate professor of sociology, appeared on You Tuber Adam Ragusea's series. Shannon was interviewed on Oxford's Organic Farm.

The Conversation | April 22, 2020

The typical changes that come with adolescence and the developmental tasks that confront adolescents help explain why they’re having a particularly hard time with social distancing, says Catherine Bagwell, professor of psychology.

Emory University | April 17, 2020

Dozens of spiritual health staff provide support to patients, families and staff across Emory Healthcare, while campus chaplains and staff help communities stay connected during remote learning.

India Today | April 10, 2020

Oxford College Dean Douglas A. Hicks explains why we must keep our eyes on the importance of strengthening India-US educational ties, even in the midst of COVID-19.

The Chronicle of Higher Education | April 10, 2020

Pearl Dowe, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Political Science and African American Studies, is the author of an opinion piece published as part of the larger article "How Will the Pandemic Change Higher Education?".

Emory University | April 8, 2020

For student Sareena Sethi, decorating her room at home to be more like her college room is helping ease the transition; for sociology professor Devon Goss, a four-legged assistant helps brighten the days. “Classes That Click” explores how Emory is adapting to remote learning.

Observer Magazine | April 8, 2020

Ken Carter, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology, was interviewed for a Q&A Personality Plus Plus Plus appearing in the April issue of Observer Magazine, a publication of the Association for Psychological Science (APS).

Emory University | April 7, 2020

Gregory L. Fenves, president of The University of Texas at Austin, has been elected as the 21st president of Emory University by a unanimous vote of Emory’s Board of Trustees. Fenves will assume office on August 1.

Parents | April 6, 2020

Should you wear a mask to prevent the transmission of COVID-19? Sarah Fankhauser, assistant professor of biology and infectious disease expert at Oxford College, offers her expertise in this article.

Oxford College | April 2, 2020

As Oxford College has transitioned to remote learning for the rest of the spring semester, campus leaders are finding unique ways to keep students engaged through learning and interaction.

Emory University | April 1, 2020

Staff at Oxford College come together to help students who can’t return home for remote learning transition to living on Emory’s Atlanta campus.

Quarantine Writing Hour | April 1, 2020

Ken Carter, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology, appeared on the April 1 Quarantine Writing Hour hosted by Amy Cuddy on her social media accounts.

Emory University | March 27, 2020

As they finish their senior year sheltering at home, 5,925 high school students learned March 25 that they are the final students admitted to Emory's Class of 2024. Leaders inside and outside the classroom, they are among the most academically talented students in the world.

Inside Higher Ed | March 26, 2020

Oxford College Dean Douglas A. Hicks wrote an op-ed piece about how liberal arts college faculty now face the challenge of teaching via modes and methods that they have largely spurned.

Emory University | March 24, 2020

Undergraduate, graduate and professional students facing financial hardships as a result of COVID-19 can apply for assistance through the new EmoryTogether Fund. Assistance may include help with a range of challenges such as basic needs, educational support needs and family/medical needs.

Emory University | March 20, 2020

Although everyone in the Emory community is disappointed about changes related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the best way to keep yourself and others safe is through social distancing, including moving out of residence halls as soon as possible.

Oxford College | March 18, 2020

Play adaptation conjures an ancient mood while focusing on a contemporary divorce.

Oxford College | March 18, 2020

As we take active measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), Emory University has instituted remote learning effective March 23.

Emory University | March 5, 2020

Emory College students Samah Meghjee, Adesola Thomas, Sarah Hunter and David Kulp have been selected to spend a year studying at the University of St Andrews in Scotland as part of the prestigious Robert T. Jones Scholarship.

Oxford College | February 27, 2020

Emory University President Claire E. Sterk announced the cancellation of Emory's traditional May commencement activities.

Emory University | February 17, 2020

Numerous events on campus will commemorate Black History Month, ranging from lectures on racial issues to film screenings and the opportunity to hear from the first black woman to graduate from Emory's School of Medicine.

Emory University | February 14, 2020

Numerous events on campus will commemorate Black History Month, ranging from lectures on racial issues to film screenings and the opportunity to hear from the first black woman to graduate from Emory's School of Medicine.

Emory University | February 13, 2020

A mysterious whale bone housed at Oxford for more than a century led a group of faculty and students to confer with alumnus Nick Pyenson at the Smithsonian in their quest for answers.

Oxford College | February 10, 2020

For some, 50 years may seem like a long time, and for others, 50 years is not nearly long enough.

Healthline | February 5, 2020

Sarah Fankhauser, assistant professor of biology, was interviewed and heavily quoted for an article by Leah Campbell discussing Campbell's 4-year-old daughter's autoimmune condition and vaccines.

Oxford College | January 30, 2020

New buildings are frequently referred to as game-changing, but there is none for which that is more true than the Oxford Student Center (OSC).

San Francisco Book Review | January 29, 2020

Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology Ken Carter's book "Buzz!: Inside the Minds of Thrill-Seekers, Daredevils, and Adrenaline Junkies" is reviewed by San Francisco Book Review.

Emory University | January 17, 2020

The life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. will be honored with Emory's King Week. A series of events featuring lectures, service awards and volunteer opportunities will be held Jan. 20-26.

The Conversation | January 15, 2020

Pearl Dowe, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Political Science and African American Studies, co-authored an article that originally ran in The Conversation and was picked up and appeared in the Beaumont Enterprise, EconoTimes, The Hour, Patch, Salon, Raw Story Pennsylvania Capital-Star, and Wall Street Window.

Oxford College | January 9, 2020

A group of student leaders at Oxford College is ready to help continue a program that in its inaugural year has already had an important impact on leadership education at Oxford.

Oxford College | December 26, 2019

The SURE-Oxford program pairs six students with faculty members who oversee their research.

Emory University | December 24, 2019

Get a glimpse of Oxford life as we look back on 2019. Let's reflect on a year of remarkable achievement and learning at Oxford College.

Emory University | December 13, 2019

On Dec. 11, 730 students were admitted to Emory College, Oxford College or both. These outstanding Early Decision I applicants join 29 students who matched to Emory through QuestBridge, which links talented low-income scholars with leading universities, to start the Class of 2024.

Emory University | December 3, 2019

'Tis the season for merry music and celebrations. Emory's December calendar includes plenty of holiday-themed festivities, as well as other exciting musical and dance offerings.

Oxford College | November 26, 2019

A partnership with the Oxford College Organic Farm is part of Emory’s bold commitment to support the next generation of local farmers and provide sustainably grown food for Emory’s campuses.

Oxford College | November 18, 2019

Oxford College students examine how three religions helped shape Spanish culture.

Oxford College | November 6, 2019

The Oxford College Women's Tennis Team recently claimed its fifth consecutive national title. The Eagles secured the NJCAA Division III National Tennis Championship for the sixth time overall.

Emory University | November 5, 2019

Faculty from multiple departments across Emory met at Oxford College to discuss how the Mellon Humanities Pathways Project and other cross-school collaborations can enhance students' educational experience.

Oxford College | October 30, 2019

Oxford College's fall play Men on Boats tells a true(ish) history of a trip to chart the Colorado River from a unique perspective.

Oxford College | October 29, 2019

Ken Carter's new book delves into the minds of daredevils.

Oxford College | October 28, 2019

Award-winning filmmaker Martin Doblmeier took his first trip to Oxford College to help make an often-overlooked civil rights icon a little less so.

Oxford College | October 4, 2019

Oxford College students interact with their German peers and delve into philosophy.

Oxford College | September 26, 2019

Oxford students, faculty, staff and their families gathered in north Georgia for Oxford's annual fall retreat Sept. 13-15.

Emory University | September 20, 2019

Student Government Association President Ben Palmer, an Oxford continuee, provided a welcome from Emory students to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

Oxford College | September 4, 2019

The newest cohort of Emory Scholars, recipients of the university's top merit scholarships, highlight the outstanding achievements and exceptional promise of the Class of 2023.

Emory University | August 28, 2019

David Gowler, Oxford's Pierce Chair of Religion, will be one of more than 20 Emory faculty participating in sessions at the 2019 AJC Decatur Book Festival, presented by Emory University.

Emory University | August 28, 2019

Bright and talented, Emory's new first-year class arrived on campus this week primed to step into college life. Together, the Class of 2023 comes to Emory representing some of the nation's most promising young scholars.

Oxford College | August 22, 2019

Oxford College staff want incoming first-year students to be more connected this academic year with help from a mobile application and a new welcome initiative.

Emory University | August 15, 2019

Rising Emory junior Kasey Cervantes is spending the last weeks of his summer contributing to a database that will help uncover when mosquitoes developed the insecticide resistance that hinders malaria eradication.

Oxford College | July 23, 2019

Oxford College students see the political economic realities they discussed in class at work in everyday life.

Emory University | July 12, 2019

Thousands of Atlanta and Oxford student-residents took advantage of the "Don't Dump It, Donate It" campaign by contributing items to recycle, donate or compost when they left campus for the summer.

Oxford College | June 14, 2019

Oxford College students visited areas in and around New York City to study various types of street and gallery art.

Oxford College | June 4, 2019

When the Oxford College men's tennis team won the NJCAA DIII national championship in May, they celebrated their fifth consecutive victory and set a new division record for most consecutive titles.

Emory University | May 22, 2019

Increasingly, Emory students are pursuing undergraduate research in the humanities to gain a deeper understanding of the human condition as they prepare to set out on career pathways that range from medicine, business and law to nonprofits, teaching and public policy.

Oxford College | May 14, 2019

Students celebrated the completion of their time at Oxford College on May 11 during traditional Commencement ceremonies in Williams Gymnasium.

Oxford College | May 9, 2019

Lauded for leadership and organizing service projects, Oxford second-year student Kiarra Harris wants to help others through a career in nursing. Harris is among the exemplary scholars celebrating commencement at one of Emory's nine schools.

Oxford College | May 6, 2019

The Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Expression (CSCE) library exhibit is an annual opportunity for the Oxford community to share and celebrate the creative and professional works of Oxford faculty and staff.

Oxford College | May 1, 2019

Students celebrated the completion of their time at Oxford College on May 11 during traditional Commencement ceremonies in Williams Gymnasium.

Emory University | April 22, 2019

Emory University is a top producer nationally of students and recent alumni who receive U.S. Fulbright awards and a leading producer of Peace Corps volunteers, according to rankings in The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Emory University | April 15, 2019

Led by humanities scholar Pablo Palomino, Emory's first free online "Teach-Out" will explore the meaning of "progress" in Atlanta and beyond. It launches April 15 and is available to participants around the world through the Coursera platform

Emory University | April 4, 2019

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded Emory a $1.25 million grant to support the Humanities Pathways initiative, designed to better prepare students to convert their academic pursuits into meaningful professional opportunities in a rapidly changing world.

Oxford College | March 27, 2019

Emory's Class of 2023 admitted students are ready to shape the future.

Oxford College | March 26, 2019

Oxford students spent a week in March partnering with service agencies in New Orleans and Memphis.

Oxford College | March 19, 2019

Pearl K. Dowe will join Emory University in fall 2019 as Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Political Science and African American Studies with a joint appointment between the university's Oxford College and Emory College.

Emory University | March 18, 2019

Civil rights leader U.S. Rep. John R. Lewis, who represents Georgia's 5th Congressional District, will be the speaker for the 174th Commencement exercises of Emory's Oxford College.

Oxford College | March 6, 2019

Oxford's spring play Ada and the Engine imagines a world where art and information converge.

Oxford College | February 28, 2019

Science and the arts come together at Oxford in a play and interactive gallery that are part of the Atlanta Science Festival.

Oxford College | February 27, 2019

Have you ever wanted to fly around one of your favorite cities or tour a historic art gallery? Oxford students can do just that without leaving campus by using virtual reality (VR).

Emory University | February 19, 2019

With leadership education a core theme of its mission, Emory's Oxford College offered students a special discussion with Emory professor and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

Oxford College | February 7, 2019

Young Oxford graduate Jean Stillwell became part of a code-cracking cadre of U.S. women who helped win World War II.

Oxford College | January 25, 2019

The Oxford Organic Farm is both a source of fresh, healthy food and an outdoor classroom.

Emory University | January 23, 2019

As Atlanta hosts the Super Bowl, alumni are stepping up in leadership roles, sports doctors are on standby and faculty from philosophy to business are figuring out the fans.

Emory University | January 17, 2019

The nine schools that make up Emory University head into the new semester with innovative initiatives, achievements to celebrate and a full slate of engaging speakers and events.

Oxford College | January 10, 2019

Oxford College will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service on January 21, the national holiday commemorating King's birth. The following day an evening service in Oxford's Old Church will further celebrate his life, an observance that is also a part of Emory University's King Week.

Oxford College | January 5, 2019

As 2019 starts, let's take a look back at 20 of Emory University's best photos of the past year. Oxford highlights include our Organic Farm and Oxford alumnus Taos Wynn.

Oxford College | January 3, 2019

Get a glimpse of Oxford life as we reflect on 2018. Celebrate the highlights of this past year that include remarkable student research opportunities and renovations of historic campus buildings.

Emory University | December 20, 2018

Emory University received a record 1,910 applications for the first round of Early Decision admission, welcoming 559 outstanding students to Emory College and 256 to Oxford College, including a record 32 scholars from the QuestBridge National College Match program.

Emory University | December 5, 2018

Emory senior Elliot Shuwei Ji, Emory/Georgia Tech dual degree student Veronica Chua and recent alumna Zhongyuan "Echo" Zeng have been selected as Schwarzman Scholars, among only 147 chosen from more than 2,800 applicants around the world.

Oxford College | November 30, 2018

With a little more than two weeks left until the end of the academic year, Oxford College welcomes the return of several holiday-themed festivities.

Oxford College | November 13, 2018

In the 167 years since it was built as a space for debate-society meetings, Phi Gamma Hall has taken on many looks and played many roles in the history of Emory. Now, after extensive renovation, the elegantly plain building anchoring the northwest corner of the Oxford College quad has still another incarnation, this time as a space dedicated to academic and public events.

Oxford College | November 12, 2018

The Oxford College Women's Tennis Team proved that it's not only the third time that's a charm--for the fourth consecutive year, and fifth overall year, the Eagles clinched the NJCAA Division III National Tennis Championship.

Emory University | October 26, 2018

Meet the 12 employees selected as this year's winners of the Emory University Award of Distinction. Since 1985, the annual awards have recognized staff members who make significant contributions to the Emory community.

Oxford College | October 24, 2018

With close to 200 Oxford College alumni in Newton County, Ga., and thousands more all over the world, college leaders aim to help connect them with current Oxford students.

Oxford College | October 22, 2018

Oxford's fall play The Arsonists is a deadly serious farce.

Oxford College | October 8, 2018

Wherever they live, whatever their profession, Emory alumni such as Taos Wynn share a common pursuit: service to their communities.

Oxford College | October 4, 2018

Two Oxford alumnae, Laura Asherman and Felicia Warren, are among alumni from around the world who were nominated for the 2018 class of Emory Alumni Association's 40 Under Forty.

Oxford College | September 27, 2018

Recent summer days provided a perfect opportunity for Oxford students Justin Burton, Min Ji Choi, and Eden Nitza to make progress on their professional research projects with SURE-Oxford.

Oxford College | September 21, 2018

Five Oxford College students are among the newest Emory Scholars, recipients of the university's top merit scholarships.

Oxford College | September 19, 2018

Georgia author and Episcopal priest Barbara Brown Taylor will be the speaker at Oxford College's Samuel W. Mills Peace Lecture on Oct. 2.

Oxford College | September 18, 2018

Much-anticipated facility will open in 2019

Oxford College | September 14, 2018

Oxford College will provide an opportunity to view a documentary film on the Northern Ireland peace process and then hear a panel discussion from notable political figures from that area on Sept. 18.

Oxford College | September 10, 2018

Just over 100 Oxford students, faculty, staff and their families gathered in north Georgia for Oxford's annual fall retreat Sept. 14-16.

Emory University | September 4, 2018

The nine schools that make up Emory University have big plans for the 2018-19 academic year. Get the stats on their incoming classes, plus a roundup of what's on tap for this semester, including new programs and events.

Oxford College | August 28, 2018

Emory University's newest first-year class, including 533 Oxford students, arrived on campus this week, eager to immerse themselves in the undergraduate experience.

Oxford College | August 27, 2018

Classroom courses translated to real-life experiences for Oxford College students during trips to France, Italy, and Greece.

Emory University | August 22, 2018

Later this week, first-year students will throng to Emory University's Atlanta and Oxford campuses to move in and begin writing the opening chapter of their own Emory experience.

Emory University | August 15, 2018

From teaching reading to refugees to drafting policy at City Hall, Emory students spend the summer making an impact in Atlanta.

Emory University | August 8, 2018

Emory University has been ranked #1 for quality of life, according to the Princeton Review's 27th annual college rankings, "The 384 Best Colleges" guide, based on its nationwide survey of 138,000 college students' ratings of their schools.

Oxford College | August 7, 2018

Summer got off to an adventurous start for a handful of current Oxford students and alumni as they visited Vietnam for two weeks.

Oxford College | August 3, 2018

Ken Carter, Oxford's Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology, focuses on the psychology of thrill-seeking for his current research. He recently wrote about sensation seekers for Emory Magazine.

Oxford College | July 5, 2018

Summer's slower pace offers the perfect time to relax with a good book, and Emory authors like Oxford Associate Professor of Philosophy Erin Tarver have you covered. Add Tarver's new book on American sports fandom to your summer reading list.

Emory University | June 27, 2018

Half of today's jobs may not exist in 20 years, so Emory must prepare students to succeed by emphasizing skills such as learning how to learn, flexibility and empathy, President Claire E. Sterk explains in a new video.

Oxford College | June 15, 2018

Just because most Oxford College students take a break from their normal classes over the summer, doesn't mean the campus isn't filled with people.

Emory University | May 24, 2018

The National Science Foundation has awarded coveted Graduate Research Fellowships to Tristan Yates and Liz O'Gorman, who just graduated from Emory College with honors with degrees in neuroscience and behavioral biology.

Oxford College | May 15, 2018

Students celebrated the completion of their time at Oxford College on May 12 during traditional Commencement ceremonies on the Oxford quad.

Emory University | May 11, 2018

The campus of Oxford College is small, but for the past two years it has been a large stage where Willis Hao has demonstrated the remarkable range of his talents as an actor, dancer, scholar and leader.

Oxford College | May 7, 2018

The annual recognition of Oxford College graduates will take place Saturday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. on the Oxford quad.

Emory University | May 4, 2018

Six seniors will graduate with honors in physics, having conducted rigorous research as expansive as hints of what happens around the universe's dying stars and as minute as the molecular mechanisms telling our cells what to do.

Oxford College | May 3, 2018

Professor of Sociology Mike McQuaide retires at the end of May, leaving a four-decade legacy of impact on the lives of his students and on Oxford College as a whole.

Emory University | May 3, 2018

Coursera courses give students worldwide the chance to learn from Emory faculty about topics that highlight the university's commitment to helping humanity, including civil rights, understanding violence, examining addiction, responding to health emergencies, and more.

Oxford College | April 25, 2018

The Oxford College Research Scholars Program affirms Oxford's commitment to student research in the first two years of college. Oxford Research Scholars assist faculty with research projects and receive academic credit.

Oxford College | April 20, 2018

For some students at Oxford College, traveling to Georgia to attend school is an adventure in itself. But for a handful of Oxford students experiencing a spring-break trip to Cuba was a once-in-a-lifetime affair.

Oxford College | April 12, 2018

Inspired Performance, a multi-media display of the creative and professional works of nearly 40 Oxford College faculty, staff, and emeritus faculty, is currently on display in the Oxford College Library.

Emory University | April 6, 2018

The Interdisciplinary Humanities Conference explored the vitality and creative breadth of humanistic inquiry, as faculty, students and university leaders gathered to discuss the growth of interdisciplinary scholarship at Emory and ways to help it flourish.

Oxford College | March 30, 2018

Oxford College will hold a special observance on Wednesday, April 4, in tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of his assassination on April 4, 1968.

Emory University | March 30, 2018

Emory University has received a record 27,982 applications to be part of the Class of 2022, a 16 percent jump from the previous year.

Oxford College | March 26, 2018

In her newly published book, Patti Owen-Smith explores contemplative practices in the higher-education classroom and makes a case for its place within the framework of the scholarship of teaching and learning. The Contemplative Mind book

Oxford College | March 23, 2018

As part of the former Pierce Visiting Scholar program, an exchange between Oxford College and Oxford University, Oxford welcomed anthropologists David Gellner and Dolores "DP" Martinez to campus as the 2018 scholars.

Oxford College | March 12, 2018

The Atlanta Science Festival is headed to Oxford College for the second consecutive year and is growing with two special events.

Oxford College | March 8, 2018

Oxford College of Emory University holds commencements exercises each spring to honor Oxford students before they move to Emory University's Atlanta campus.

Emory University | March 7, 2018

Through panels featuring Emory's Mellon Faculty Fellows and discussions with Emory deans and senior leadership, the Interdisciplinary Humanities Conference will explore interdisciplinary humanities and the liberal arts throughout Emory's colleges, graduate and professional schools.

Oxford College | March 5, 2018

A generous gift from alumnus Hugh Tarbutton Jr. 84Ox will establish the Tarbutton Leadership Fellows Program at Oxford College, Dean Douglas Hicks announced today. Tarbutton Jr. gave the donation in memory of his father, Hugh Tarbutton Sr. 52Ox 55B.

Oxford College | February 28, 2018

Oxford's Erin Tarver is one of five Emory scholars who are blurring lines, bridging disciplines, and pushing boundaries.

Oxford College | February 26, 2018

Oxford College recently hosted a campus-wide grand opening for the newly renovated Pierce Hall.

Emory University | February 15, 2018

The Emory community gathered Feb. 12 to celebrate the 109 faculty members across the university who authored or edited a total of 115 books last year.

Oxford College | February 13, 2018

Are leaders born, or are they made? In other words, can leadership be taught? These are the questions an internationally known scholar will grapple with in an upcoming appearance at Oxford College.

Oxford College | February 12, 2018

Some students run to a big city to attend college, but Daniel Liu looked for a quieter life while in school to help him focus on his studies and sports.

Emory University | February 7, 2018

Exciting projects and meaningful relationships at Emory will be celebrated Feb. 7-8 with a 24-hour online fundraising challenge.

Oxford College | January 31, 2018

A new multimedia exhibition at the Oxford College Library sheds light on the time after World War II and proves how some topics can transcend time.

Emory University | January 30, 2018

With a nod to the past, present and future, Founders Week kicks off Feb. 6 with a Distinguished Faculty Lecture presented by acclaimed Emory historian Carol Anderson.

Oxford College | January 18, 2018

A winter wonderland greeted Oxford students expecting to start their first day of spring semester.

Emory University | January 17, 2018

This semester, public health students will learn research methods by studying water in Atlanta's Piedmont Park -- just one of Emory's many spring courses that challenge students to engage with topics that impact their own lives and those of people around the world.

Emory University | January 17, 2018

The nine schools that make up Emory University have big plans for the new semester, as they welcome new faculty, debut new courses and host a diverse slate of speakers, programs and conferences.

Emory University | January 10, 2018

Lectures, community recognition awards and opportunities to help others are among events planned to celebrate the life and work of civil rights legend Martin Luther King Jr.

Emory University | January 4, 2018

Early Decision I applications to Oxford College jumped 47 percent from the previous year.

Oxford College | December 20, 2017

As 2017 comes to a close, Oxford celebrates the high points of a year with record admissions and student achievement numbers. Dean Douglas Hicks finished his first calendar year on our historic campus with outstanding faculty and staff. Get a glimpse of Oxford life as we reflect on this past year.

Emory University | December 20, 2017

Every day, Emory photographers can be found from the classroom to the operating room, documenting the university's mission "to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity." View 12 of their best photos of the year.

Oxford College | December 14, 2017

Two Oxford faculty members have joined the ranks of Emory University faculty with named professorships.

Oxford College | December 6, 2017

Healthy Eagles organize events to help fellow students destress and practice self-care.

Emory University | November 30, 2017

As Emory continues to advocate for changes in Republican tax reform proposals, the university's top governance groups have contacted Capitol Hill about provisions in both House and Senate bills that would negatively impact higher education.

Emory University | November 22, 2017

Emory's Atlanta and Oxford campuses welcome the return of several seasonal traditions, including A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2, in Glenn Memorial Auditorium.

Oxford College | November 15, 2017

Oxford College's influence on Newton County and the state of Georgia extends beyond an educational mission of excellence to a measurable economic impact.

Oxford College | November 14, 2017

Whether packing shoeboxes with donated treats for children in foster care or sprucing up the Oxford Nature Trail, volunteers for Emory Cares at Oxford Service Day invested in their community and campus.

Oxford College | November 3, 2017

The Southern Circuit Tour returns to the Oxford campus for the fourth year to encourage interaction between audience members and independent filmmakers.

Emory University | November 3, 2017

Launched in January of this year, Georgia Blossom is a nonprofit founded and run by Emory College students focused on making and delivering flower-press kits to local elementary school students.

Oxford College | November 2, 2017

Annie Chappell continues a tradition of excellence in athletics as a third generation Oxford/Emory student.

Emory University | October 24, 2017

Fourteen employees have been selected as this year's winners of the Emory University Award of Distinction. Since 1985, the annual awards have recognized staff members who make significant contributions to the Emory community.

Oxford College | October 18, 2017

Tour the Oxford organic farm, experience a performance of a Pulitzer-winning play, or run a 5K during Family Weekend 2017, Oct. 20-22.

Oxford College | October 16, 2017

The Oxford College community recently united for a memorial game to celebrate the life of Oxford continuee Tom Hilchey Ox16.

Oxford College | October 16, 2017

Oxford's fall play Water by the Spoonful examines pain, healing, addiction, and what makes family.

Oxford College | October 2, 2017

The Oxford College Library and the Oxford Film Club are hosting a monthly film series that highlights current themes and topics.

Oxford College | October 2, 2017

Oxford alumni giving for fiscal year 2017

Emory University | September 25, 2017

Emory is one of the first major research universities to completely overhaul how it teaches chemistry, from introductory courses to capstone senior seminars. The new curriculum, called Chemistry Unbound, is supported by a $1.2 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Oxford College | September 14, 2017

The Oxford College community gathered in the North Georgia mountains for the annual fall retreat to relax and recharge.

Emory University | September 14, 2017

Emory University has been ranked 21st among the nation's top universities in the new 2018 Best Colleges guidebook from U.S. News & World Report.

Emory University | September 13, 2017

Tropical storm fells trees on Emory's campuses, but extensive emergency preparations help keep students and patients safe in Irma's wake.

Emory University | September 13, 2017

They're young, they're smart, and they're making their mark. The first-ever class of "40 Under Forty" outstanding young alumni gives all 140,000-plus Emory graduates forty new reasons to be proud.

Emory University | September 8, 2017

Emory University remains closed Tuesday due to conditions related to Hurricane Irma. Learn how you can stay informed and safe.

Oxford College | August 31, 2017

With the start of college and professional football upon us, the mania of American sports fandom will be on full display. Assistant Professor of Philosophy Erin Tarver's new book looks at the deeper side of what's going on.

Emory University | August 30, 2017

A father-daughter duo will present for Oxford College an evening all about music as a gift and a quest.

Emory University | August 28, 2017

They come from as far away as Ghana and as close as Atlanta. They have performed at Carnegie Hall, founded nonprofits and graduated as valedictorian. Get to know the newest Emory Scholars, selected for their achievements and potential.

Emory University | August 28, 2017

From mathematicians, environmental scientists and chemists to scholars who study literature, ancient DNA, and health care disparities, new faculty members bring a wealth of expertise across a sweeping range of intellectual disciplines.

Emory University | August 25, 2017

Across Emory, fall semester courses bring both new insights and historical context to critical issues, tackling topics ranging from big data to big questions like what it means to be human and where human rights come from.

Oxford College | August 24, 2017

Oxford has big plans for the new academic year as we welcome new and returning students, and faculty and staff to campus.

Emory University | August 23, 2017

The nine schools that make up Emory University have big plans for the 2017-18 academic year. Get the stats on their incoming classes, plus a roundup of what's noteworthy, from new degree programs to new leaders.

Emory University | August 23, 2017

Emory's Class of 2021 arrives this week from across the nation and the world. Along with impressive grades, test scores and artistic and athletic endeavors, they bring diverse stories of their academic journeys.

Emory University | August 22, 2017

Emory's 2017-18 academic year got off to a unique start Monday as students, faculty and staff gathered on the university's Atlanta and Oxford campuses to watch the first partial solar eclipse to grace the area in decades.

Oxford College | August 18, 2017

For the 485 first-year students arriving at Oxford to begin the 2017-18 academic year, New Student Orientation is a five-day adventure that prepares them for Oxford and the college experience in general.

Emory University | August 17, 2017

Working this summer in companies around the world, students come together through a linguistics course to analyze and compare their experiences -- a model of how Emory constructs online classes.

Emory University | August 16, 2017

As first-year students move into residence halls this weekend, they will be greeted by hundreds of staff and fellow students who devote thousands of hours to help them feel at home on Emory's Atlanta and Oxford campuses.

Oxford College | July 31, 2017

One of the areas where Oxford wants to create an upward trajectory is its alumni giving rate.

Oxford College | July 31, 2017

Three Oxford students spent the summer exploring black holes, organic farming strategies, and a new method for synthesizing molecules found in different drugs.

Oxford College | July 24, 2017

Susan Ashmore's new book showcases the contributions women have made to the history of Alabama.

Emory University | July 14, 2017

Through the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program, students from underrepresented minority groups gain mentoring and support to pursue careers in academia.

Emory University | July 10, 2017

University students and alumni are confronting the complicated crisis of human trafficking by conducting research, establishing campus organizations and advocating for change.

Oxford College | June 28, 2017

A recent Oxford College trip to explore modern issues of religious protest and reform was inspired by a 500-year-old event.

Oxford College | June 22, 2017

Own Oxford helps incoming first-year students form connections that will carry throughout their time at Oxford College.

Oxford College | June 21, 2017

Three recently completed books have emerged from Oxford's Center for Academic Excellence (CAE).

Oxford College | June 13, 2017

Oxford College hosts many groups that keep things bustling on campus during the summer break.

Oxford College | June 6, 2017

Brad Hawley, Oxford lecturer in English, teaches a class on Comics and Visual Literacy that explores American comic books and Japanese manga.

Oxford College | June 5, 2017

Catherine Bagwell, Oxford professor of psychology, explores children's social development as her area of research expertise. Emory Magazine recently asked her about how to help kids be good friends.

Oxford College | May 26, 2017

When most people retire they look back on their careers; Myra Frady can instead look out on her career. Through the restored windows of her office in historic Seney Hall, there is a sweeping view of the Oxford College quad, which she was instrumental in transforming.

Emory University | May 25, 2017

Emory College student Jamani "Roe" Montague has been selected as a 2017 Udall Scholar for her research and advocacy on issues including environmental racism and prison ecology.

Oxford College | May 23, 2017

Congratulations to the Oxford's men's tennis team, champions of the NJCAA Division III tournament.

Oxford College | May 17, 2017

Faculty from a wide array of institutions assembled on the Oxford College campus for the 11th annual Institute for Pedagogy in the Liberal Arts.

Oxford College | May 8, 2017

Oxford students celebrated the completion of their time at Oxford on May 6 during traditional commencement ceremonies on the Oxford quad.

Oxford College | May 8, 2017

Oxford student athletes received recognition at a recent awards ceremony.

Emory University | May 5, 2017

As class orator for Emory College, Noah Cole will discuss the need for students to hold true to the principles and advocacy they learned at Emory as they make their way in the world.

Oxford College | May 4, 2017

The annual recognition of Oxford graduates will take place Saturday, May 6, at 10:00 a.m. on the Oxford quad. Approximately 320 students will celebrate their Oxford experience before moving on to Emory's Atlanta campus for the completion of their undergraduate degrees.

Emory University | May 3, 2017

As Muhammad Naveed heads to Emory's Atlanta campus to complete his degree, he brings a record of leadership as president of Oxford's Student Government Association.

Oxford College | May 1, 2017

Five Oxford faculty members retire this spring leaving an indelible mark on the campus.

Oxford College | April 28, 2017

At an April 19 awards ceremony sponsored by Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Oxford students were recognized for their scholarship and leadership. Also announced were recipients of several important named scholarships.

Emory University | April 24, 2017

Student and staff volunteers, first responders and members of Emory's Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response recently staged the first full-scale emergency preparedness drill on the campus of Emory's Oxford College.

Oxford College | April 6, 2017

In his essay published first in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and re-printed in the latest issue of Emory Magazine, Dean Doug Hicks writes that in divisive political times such as these, leaders can look to Lincoln for lessons in how to bind up the nation's wounds.

Oxford College | March 31, 2017

The Pierce Visiting Scholar program is an exchange between Oxford College and Oxford University. The 2017 scholar is Mohammad Talib.

Oxford College | March 30, 2017

Oxford College of Emory University holds commencements exercises each spring to honor Oxford students before they move on to Emory University's Atlanta campus.

Oxford College | March 29, 2017

David Gowler's new book explores the myriad interpretations of the parables of Jesus and how they continue in relevance today.

Emory University | March 28, 2017

With a record-breaking number of undergraduate applicants, Emory selects the Class of 2021 from among an unprecedented field of bright, eager learners.

Emory University | March 8, 2017

Watch for an astronaut, zombies, a hovercraft and liquid nitrogen ice cream to pop up on the Emory campus during the Atlanta Science Festival, March 14-25.

Emory University | March 7, 2017

Watch five days of work collapsed into a few intriguing minutes, from the first chalk lines laying out the intricate design to the completed mandala's destruction in a swirl of color.

Emory University | March 3, 2017

A week full of swinging hammers and home repair projects are on the agenda for 29 Oxford students during spring break March 6-10, and it's not from binge-watching home improvement shows on the couch. These students will be actively serving communities in need by building and repairing homes in New Orleans and Chattanooga, Tenn., during the week of Oxford College spring break.

Emory University | February 21, 2017

Tibetan monks will construct a sand mandala in the Oxford College Library this week, with a lecture on the mandala's symbolism set for Feb. 23. The construction can be viewed in person or online.

Emory University | February 7, 2017

Events celebrating President Claire E. Sterk's inauguration as Emory's 20th president got underway Monday evening with a candle-lit tour of Oxford College, the university's original campus.

Emory University | February 6, 2017

This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia, the perfect time for the Emory community to review campus emergency plans for what to do when dangerous weather approaches.

Emory University | January 11, 2017

Cool weather and warm hugs greeted students on Tuesday, the first day of most classes for the spring semester. The campus community also welcomed the return of the Emory Farmers Market after its winter break hiatus.

Emory University | January 11, 2017

The nine schools that make up Emory University have big plans for the new semester, from exciting events and programs to ambitious strategic planning. Here's a roundup of what's on tap.

Emory University | January 10, 2017

As concern over Zika continues, environmental scientist Uriel Kitron, shown working in Brazil, teams up with historian Jeffrey Lesser and Portuguese lecturer Ana Teixeira to teach "Metropolis, Migration and Mosquitoes." Explore a sample of this semester's coolest courses.

Emory University | January 10, 2017

Emory's annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy will feature several prominent speakers and a "Day On" for volunteering at a variety of nonprofit organizations.

Emory University | December 21, 2016

The first wave of early decision applications shows an 11 percent increase for Emory University's Class of 2021. The 1,595 applications for Emory College and Oxford College include 610 students who applied to both.

Emory University | December 21, 2016

The heart of Emory is the people who come here to learn, teach, work, help and heal. Meet 10 of the individuals and families who inspired us this year.

Emory University | December 7, 2016

Andy Dong, a junior in Emory College of Arts and Sciences majoring in biology and linguistics, has won a national scholarship from one of the oldest and largest honor societies in the country.

Emory University | December 6, 2016

Faraaz Hossain, an Emory junior who died this summer during a terror attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has been awarded the 2016 Mother Teresa Memorial International Award for Social Justice.

Emory University | November 20, 2016

Donald Trump's victory surprised many political analysts. Emory faculty members offer insight into the historic contest and the impact Trump's presidency may have on key issues facing the country.

Emory University | November 16, 2016

Emory's new global internship program offers a unique option for students who are interested in study abroad, but prioritize internships, or for those who have studied abroad before and want a different experience.

Emory University | October 20, 2016

Jonathan Shay, a physician and clinical psychiatrist known for his publications comparing the experiences of Vietnam veterans with aspects of Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey," will speak Oct. 24 at Oxford College.

Emory University | August 30, 2016

The Oxford College community gathered Sunday to remember Abinta Kabir and Faraaz Hossain, who were killed in July in Bangladesh. "Let us cross borders with the courage they showed in their lives," President-elect Claire Sterk urged.

Emory University | August 24, 2016

From the global struggle for clean water to the upcoming presidential election, Emory courses bring critical insights to current events and offer new approaches to familiar subjects. Explore a sample of fall classes that are timely, creative or just plain cool.

Emory University | August 22, 2016

The nine schools that make up Emory have extensive plans for the 2016-17 academic year. Here's a roundup of what's new and noteworthy, as listed by each school.

Emory University | August 19, 2016

Emory's newest undergraduate students arrive with top grades and test scores, bolstered by years of community service and impressive athletic and artistic achievements.

Emory University | August 16, 2016

A memorial service will be held at Oxford College on Sunday, Aug. 28, for students Abinta Kabir and Faraaz Hossain, who were killed over the summer in a terrorist attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Emory University | July 15, 2016

A group of students and professors from Emory's Oxford College hit the road earlier this summer to learn the history and lessons of the U.S. civil rights movement.

Emory University | July 12, 2016

As the Emory community mourns the loss of students Abinta Kabir and Faraaz Hossain, friends and professors reflect on their kindness, intelligence, generosity and leadership.

Emory University | May 27, 2016

From academic innovation to new and renovated campus facilities, retiring Dean Stephen Bowen has led Emory's Oxford College through more than a decade of growth and change.

Emory University | May 11, 2016

Emory University faculty and staff were recognized with multiple awards at the 2016 school diploma ceremonies, including the Emory Williams Award for Distinguished Teaching.

Emory University | May 9, 2016

Lauded for exemplary teaching, Oxford College biology professor Eloise Carter also co-authored a landmark report that led to Emory's forest protection plan, launched a summer program for teachers, and shepherded Oxford's new science building.

Emory University | May 2, 2016

Preparing to leave Oxford College for Emory's Atlanta campus, Diane Glover leaves a record rich in community service and engagement.

Emory University | April 4, 2016

From engagement beyond the classroom to high test scores, academic excellence has emerged as the hallmark quality that distinguishes the spectrum of applicants eager to join the Class of 2020.

Emory University | March 28, 2016

Douglas A. Hicks has been appointed dean of Oxford College of Emory University.

Emory University | March 9, 2016

At Emory's Oxford College, Stephanie Day-Goodman discovered a new perspective and a passion for art history. Deeply involved in campus leadership and service, she is one of two students chosen to serve on the steering committee for the Oxford College Strategic Plan.

Emory University | February 23, 2016

The grand opening of Oxford College's new science building drew a crowd of more than 400 for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, tours and family-friendly, hands-on lab demonstrations.

Emory University | February 16, 2016

The new science building on Emory's Oxford College campus marks its official opening with events on Sunday, but classes are already underway in the state-of-the-art facility, designed to help students become scientists.

Emory University | January 26, 2016

From exploring homelessness and the impact of poverty to examining educational and health care inequalities, alternative spring break trips focus on experiential learning. Application deadlines are approaching.

Emory University | January 21, 2016

Emory welcomes the return of several beloved traditions this December, with opportunities to enjoy classic holiday tunes and even see Santa himself.

Emory University | January 12, 2016

The opening of the new Oxford science building is just one of the milestones slated for the spring semester. Find out what's new and noteworthy from each of the nine schools that make up Emory University.