Welcome Tamara Caspary to the LGS Team!
Laney Graduate School is pleased to announce that Tamara Caspary, professor of human genetics at the Emory University School of Medicine, will serve as associate dean for strategic projects, effective February 10, 2025.
In this role, Caspary will lead initiatives to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among students and faculty and develop a comprehensive grant-writing program to help students successfully compete for federal and foundation funding opportunities.
In addition to her research, Caspary has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting students and advancing graduate education at Emory. She chaired the Laney Graduate School Executive Council and directs the NIH-funded Genetics Predoctoral Training Program (GPTP), which includes students from 14 departments across three schools. She also serves on advisory boards for several NIH-funded programs and is the scientific director of the Emory Mouse Gene Targeting and Transgenic Core.
Laney Graduate School looks forward to the leadership and expertise Caspary will bring to advancing its strategic priorities.
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Nominations for the LGS Deans Awards Close Feb 21
Friendly reminder: If you haven't already, we invite you to nominate individuals who have made a significant impact on our community for an LGS Award. Self-nominations are also welcome, though potential nominees are encouraged to seek nominations from others.
Submission Details:
- Nomination deadline: 12 p.m., Friday, February 21.
- Word Limit: 200–500 words per nomination unless otherwise noted.
- Categories: A variety of awards are available, covering academic excellence, leadership, excellence in research, mentorship, and more
- Submission Link: https://rb.gy/mdg48l
Winners will be honored at the 2025 Laney Graduate School Awards Ceremony, which will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 10 in Convocation Hall.
Questions? Contact lgsdean@emory.edu.
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Call for Nominations for the Dr. Marion Luther Brittain Award
Nominations are open for the Dr. Marion Luther Brittain Award. This prestigious award is the highest honor presented to a student by Emory University, recognizing one undergraduate and one graduate student who have performed the most “significant, meritorious, and devoted service to Emory University.”
Nomination deadline: Friday, February 14, 2025
Submit nomination here
Award Information and Criteria for eligibility
Learn more here
Questions? Email Morgan Conigland.
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Tax forms were sent out by U.S. mail January 31, 2025.
Please review and email Laney Graduate School Finance if you have any questions by February 28, 2025.
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Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola is pleased to announce open office hours for Laney Graduate School students.
This is an opportunity to connect directly with the Dean, share feedback, discuss ideas, or raise questions about the graduate school experience.
Office hours will be held in the Laney Graduate School administrative offices, located in the North Decatur Building, Suite 200.
No appointment is necessary, individual appointments will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
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Student Union Collective Bargaining Update
Emory University and SEIU Workers United, Southern Region Local 29, held productive collective bargaining sessions on January 17 and January 31, 2025.
The University and the Union reached a tentative agreement on the holidays article, which defines the university holidays that bargaining unit members may observe. In addition, the parties held productive discussions around leave, academic integrity, orientation, and several economic matters.
The next session will take place on Feb.11, 2025. Further updates will be provided in the Grad Report as negotiations progress.
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Interviewing Workshop
Don’t miss the opportunity to strengthen your professional presence and advance your career goals at the interviewing workshop. This workshop is hosted by Laney Graduate School's Office of Professional Development and Career Planning and is open to all master’s and PhD students.
What you'll learn: Master key interviewing strategies, from tackling tough questions to effective non-verbal communication.
When: 3–4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19
Where: In-person. Register below.
🔗 Reserve your spot now
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The Emory Writing Center is Hiring New Tutors
The Emory Writing Center (EWC) is hiring new tutors to join its team! Tutors will play a key role in providing personalized writing support to students at all levels, helping them at any stage of the writing process with projects across a variety of disciplines and languages. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about writing and helping others improve their skills.
Applications are being accepted until March 1 for tutors to begin in the fall.
Where: In-person, Callaway N111 and virtual, Zoom
Learn more about working for the EWC here.
Make an appointment.
Learn more about what EWC is here.
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Be Productive with Fellow Graduate Students: Join the LGS Graduate Writing Group
The LGS Graduate Writing Group provides an opportunity to focus on writing in a structured and supportive environment. Whether you're drafting a paper, reading source materials, or working on tables and figures, the writing group offers both in-person and online options to help you stay on track and make significant progress.
The writing group will include:
- Writing sprints to advance your projects – including drafting, reading, outlining or refining tables/figures
- Option to receive feedback from an Emory Writing Center Fellow or English Language Specialist
Time: 12-2 p.m.
Date: every Wednesday
Location: The Computing Center at Cox Hall, Classroom A
Virtual: Zoom
Questions? Contact Alejandra Franco, Emory Writing Center/Woodruff Library Fellow, or Heather Boldt, Laney Graduate School.
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Emory University Women’s Club Memorial Fellowship
The Emory University Women’s Club Memorial Fellowship in Graduate Research will support one doctoral student by providing funding for research, writing, or living expenses related to their dissertation.
The awardee is expected to:
- Devote no less than one-half time to the dissertation and should complete the degree in the 2025-2026 academic year
- Make a brief research and publicly accessible presentation at a meeting of the Emory Women’s Club
- Submit a final report explaining how the funds were expended
Application deadline: March 24, 2025
Learn more
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SIRE Fellowship for Natural Sciences
With joint funding from the Laney Graduate School and the Dean’s Office of Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Emory College’s Office for Undergraduate Education will award up to three graduate student fellowships to advanced graduate students in the natural sciences.
Fellowship duration: September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
Compensation: $8,000 stipend for 12-months
Extended deadline: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025
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Tax Support for International Students
Emory’s International Student and Scholars office provides several resources to help international students and scholars file their taxes before the Tuesday, April 15 deadline:
- ISSS Taxes webpage: While ISSS staff are not tax experts, they have created a dedicated webpage with helpful information.
- Tax Preparation Software: Emory offers access to Sprintax, a tax preparation software for international students and scholars.
- Free Tax Webinars: Sprintax also hosts free webinars covering topics such as filing requirements for non-residents, necessary forms, and more. Details will be posted in the "Get Help" section of the ISSS Taxes webpage when available.
Questions? Consult the ISSS Tax FAQ, the Emory Tax Office FAQ or email them at nonresident.tax@emory.edu.
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Academic Success Resources
Are you looking for some help related to procrastination, imposter syndrome, test anxiety, perfectionism, or attention and concentration challenges? Check out the resources available on CAPS’ website.
In addition, the LGS Student Affairs Team is here to support every phase of your educational journey, so reach out any time! They can connect you to resources, answer questions you might have, or discuss concerns.
Explore these topics and other student affairs-related topics by contacting an LGS Student Affairs team member:
Jennifer M. Cason, EdD, assistant dean of student affairs and deputy Title IX coordinator
Emily Neutens, associate director of student affairs
Shannon Marsh, student affairs program coordinator
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Emory Student Telehealth
24/7 Medical and Mental Health
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Are You Concerned about a Student?
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Emory Flexible Teaching Toolkit
The toolkit is a collection of resources
designed to support the development of
flexible courses from CFDE, TLT, ATS,
and Library Services. Resources are
helpful to graduate students involved in
teaching at every level.
Read here.
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Attention Laney Community:
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