Communications

President Fenves Welcomes the Emory Community Back to Campus

Messages and Speeches from President Fenves

Oct 20: 2O36 Campaign Kick-Off

"About a year and a half ago, I saw this Quad for the first time. It was early in the morning, it was quiet, and few students were out. I remember looking at the Georgia marble buildings, the beautiful trees, and I had a feeling of being home. ..."

A gray background with stylized text over it that says 2036 The Future Starts Now

Oct 20: The Future Starts Now

"If you’ve been on campus this week, there’s no doubt you’ve noticed the domes, stages, and lights assembled on the Quad. Despite the rumors, we are not reshooting a scene from Dune! ..."

A fall photo of two students walking in front of Emory's Convocation Hall

Oct 10: Mental Health at Emory

"I was walking across the Quad a few days ago, and I happened to overhear a fragment of a conversation between two Emory students. 'I just feel so anxious right now,' one student said. Those words stayed with me. ..."

President Fenves poses with a group of students

Aug 23: Start of the Fall Semester

"Wednesday is the first day of class, and I wanted to write to let you know how excited I am for you to begin this next phase of your academic journeys. Some of you are new to Emory. Others are getting close to finishing your degrees or continuing to build on years of research and advanced graduate study. ..."

Aug 2: One Year

"It has been exactly one year since I started at Emory. Looking back, it’s amazing to think about these past 365 days. My memories are a little blurry—that’s what months of back-to-back Zoom meetings will do to you!—but what I feel after a year at Emory is gratitude and hope for our future. ..."

Jul 30: Lipstadt nominated as U.S. envoy to combat antisemitism

"Today, the White House nominated Deborah Lipstadt as the State Department’s special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism. Pending Senate confirmation, she will hold the rank of Ambassador. ..."

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