Gregory L. Fenves, President, Emory University

“I see Emory as a university that leads . . . that doesn’t wait for others to clear a path. Being innovative and inventive isn’t an aspiration, it is an expectation at Emory.”

Gregory L. Fenves President, Emory University
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One Emory: Ambition and Heart is a strategic framework that will guide Emory into a bold future. It is focused on strengthening all of Emory’s nine schools, making the university an unparalleled destination for education, elevating Emory’s world-class academic health system, and recommitting to Emory staff and the city of Atlanta.

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An Inspiring Vision for 2036

Emory’s 2036 campaign looks forward to the institution Emory will be—“a research university without equal,” in the words of President Gregory L. Fenves—at its bicentennial 15 years from now. Addressing faculty, staff, and students during the campaign launch, the president pledges that Emory will “forge partnerships with our supporters and donors around the world to invest in you, our people, who will shape our destiny while broadcasting the Emory story with pride.”

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Student Flourishing

Our students prepare for a lifelong journey of transformation, contribution, and service.

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Faculty Eminence

Our faculty change the world as scientists and researchers, authors and thought leaders.

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Research Excellence

Our research saves lives, forges partnerships, and drives discoveries across the globe.

Advancing Racial and Social Justice

President Fenves has partnered with students, faculty, staff, and alumni to lead impactful efforts to support racial and social justice at Emory. These initiatives are creating positive change across our campuses.

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A Podcast about Big Ideas

In his podcast series, President Fenves asks Emory experts big questions about society, the challenges we face, and the unexpected, bold, ambitious, and brave solutions they’ve discovered.

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Messages and Speeches

Dr. Ravi Bellamkonda

Oct 14: Leadership Announcement

“Dr. Ravi Bellamkonda will leave Emory at the conclusion of this fall semester to become the next executive vice president and provost of The Ohio State University."

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Aug 28: First Day of Class

“The fall semester is underway, and our campuses are bustling with activity. I am delighted to see so many familiar faces and it has been a pleasure to meet our newest undergraduates in Atlanta and Oxford — the Class of 2028 — and their families during move-in and orientation week..."

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Mar 26: 2024 Commencement Speaker

The President and CEO of the Morehouse School of Medicine, Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, will serve as Emory’s 2024 Commencement speaker.

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