President Gregory L. Fenves | Emory University

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“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

University Initiatives

One Emory: Ambition and Heart

Faculty Eminence

Foster a culture of eminence that attracts and inspires scholars of the highest order

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Academic Community of Choice

Cultivate a thriving campus and a compelling student experience

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Innovation through Scholarship and Creative Expression

Harness imagination and discovery to address 21st-century challenges

Thriving Health Care, Inventing Cures

Improve the health of individuals and communities at home and throughout the world

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Commitment to Our People

Celebrate and support the people who power our campuses and health care facilities

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Emory + Atlanta: Rich History, Shared Future

Unleash the collaborative and strategic partnership of Emory and 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.”