President Gregory L. Fenves | Office of the President

“At this unprecedented moment in history, Emory's leadership in education, research, and health care has never been more important. I am honored to join everyone in this community as we further our mission and work thoughtfully and passionately to serve society at the highest level.”
Gregory L. Fenves President, Emory University

Emory’s 21st President

Gregory L. Fenves comes from the University of Texas (UT) at Austin, where he had been president since 2015. During a 12-year tenure at UT, Fenves served first as dean of the Cockrell School of Engineering, ranked among the top 10 engineering schools in the US, then as provost, and ultimately as president.

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Video: First-Day Message from President Fenves

One Emory Strategic Framework

Faculty Excellence

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

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Atlanta as a Gateway to the World

Unleash Emory and Atlanta's shared future to mobilize change for the world

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Messages from President Fenves

Oct. 22: Update on actions Emory is taking for racial justice

"Throughout this year, I have heard many thoughtful people say that we are living through a historic time. While true, what is sometimes lost is that we — as individuals in 2020 — can shape this moment ourselves. History isn’t simply happening to us — we are making it. ..."

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Oct. 15: Spring Semester Announcement

"We are now halfway through the semester, and I’m proud of the many ways Emory’s faculty, staff, and students have come together to protect the health of our community and support each other both inside and outside the classroom. ..."

Oct. 9: Indigenous Peoples' Day—October 12

"On October 12, we will join communities throughout the nation to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day and honor the resilience, history, traditions, and cultures of Indigenous and Native American peoples. ..."

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Sept. 30: The Search for Emory's Next Provost

"I am pleased to announce the search advisory committee for Emory University’s next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. I have spoken with many of you in the two months I’ve been at Emory about how academic excellence is the foundation of Emory’s mission. ..."

Aug. 28: COVID-19 tracking and community update

"Yesterday, I was joined by faculty, staff and student leaders for a webinar to talk about Emory’s strategies and progress in preventing and containing the spread of COVID-19. We had a wide-ranging conversation about the status on campus and I’m grateful to all who participated. ..."

Aug. 19: The start of the fall semester

"Today marks the beginning of our fall semester. I know that the journey to the start of the new school year has been filled with unexpected twists and turns, particularly throughout these spring and summer months. ..."

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Gregory L. Fenves, President, Emory University