LGS alum Richie Hofmann receives a National Endowment for the Arts 2025 Creative Writing Fellowship
LGS alum Richie Hofmann, PhD, class of 2018, is one of 35 writers to receive a 2025 Creative Writing Fellowship in poetry from the National Endowment for the Arts. The fellowship will allow Hofmann to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career development.
Hofmann is the author of two books of poems, A Hundred Lovers (Alfred A. Knopf, 2022) and Second Empire (Alice James Books, 2015). His poetry has appeared recently in The Paris Review, The New Yorker, Poetry, and The Yale Review, and he has been honored with the Ruth Lilly Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation and Wallace Stegner Fellowship from Stanford University.
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Get Ready for Graduation!
Commencement season is approaching, and it’s time to start planning for this milestone celebration! The Laney Graduate School Diploma Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 9.
Graduates should register to attend by April 1, and ensure they have the necessary regalia ordered. Please visit the Student Instructions page for details on how to purchase or rent regalia for the ceremony.
Visit the LGS Commencement Page and the Emory Commencement Page for the latest updates and details.
The entire LGS community looks forward to celebrating the accomplishments of this year’s graduates!
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2025 LGS Dean’s Address – A Must-Attend Event
The 2025 Dean’s Address will provide the Laney Graduate School community with key updates, insights, and a look ahead at the school's vision for the future. During the event LGS Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola will share important announcements related to the graduate experience.
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 2
🕙 Time: 5 p.m.
📍 Location: Room W525, Goizueta Business School
All members of the LGS community, including students, faculty, and staff, are invited to attend. The event will offer an opportunity to engage with leadership, connect with colleagues, and enjoy refreshments while learning about the school’s strategic priorities for the year ahead.
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Student Union Collective Bargaining Update
Emory University and SEIU Workers United, Southern Region Local 29, held a productive collective bargaining session on Feb. 11, 2025.
The University and the Union have reached a tentative agreement on the Orientation article, which provides the Union with time at the annual LGS Orientation to introduce itself to incoming PhD students.
During the session, the Union presented the Workspace Accessibility article.
The next session will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Updates will be provided in the Grad Report as negotiations progress.
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Final Call for Nominations: 2025 LGS Awards
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2025 LGS Awards is fast approaching. The Laney Graduate School community is invited to recognize outstanding alumni, faculty, staff, and students who have made a significant impact. Self-nominations are welcome, though potential nominees are encouraged to seek nominations from others.
Submission Details
📅 Deadline: Nominations must be submitted by noon on Friday, February 21
📝 Word Limit: 200–500 words per nomination (unless otherwise noted)
🏆 Categories: Awards recognize academic excellence, leadership, research, mentorship, and more
Honoring Excellence
Award recipients will be recognized at the 2025 Laney Graduate School Awards Ceremony and Reception from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 10 in Convocation Hall.
Nominations play a vital role in celebrating the individuals who contribute to the success and vibrancy of the Laney Graduate School community.
For questions about the nomination process, contact lgsdean@emory.edu.
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Theses and Dissertation Workshop
The Copyright and Scholarly Communications Librarian, John D. Morgenstern, DPhil, at Emory Libraries is offering workshops on copyright for theses and dissertations in advance of spring submission deadlines. Interested students preparing to submit theses and dissertations may register to attend this workshop.
When: 6-7 p.m., Feb. 19 | Register here
12:30–1:30 p.m., Feb. 20 | Register here
Where: Both sessions are virtual.
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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, and
- submit a final report explaining how the funds were expended.
Application deadline: March 24, 2025
To learn more visit the Emory University Women’s Club Memorial Fellowship
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ELSP Workshop on AI-Aided Communication with Hannah Nicol
This workshop will explore how generative AI can enhance communication, writing, and language skills development. It will also discuss best practices for using a chatbot—such as ChatGPT—as a virtual conversation partner, brainstorming collaborator, and writing assistant.
The session emphasizes critical evaluation of AI outputs and mindful integration into communication, writing processes, and so much more!
Light lunch/refreshments will be provided.
When: 1-2:30 p.m., Friday, March 21
Where: Cox Hall Computing Center, Classroom A
Registration required: https://forms.office.com/r/9ebzHSXMw9
Questions? Contact Grace Song, assistant director of ELSP
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Students Invited to Share Insights on Health and Well-Being
The Center for Student Wellbeing is inviting all students to participate in a survey on health and well-being. This survey offers an opportunity to provide invaluable input that will help shape the future of student support systems at Emory University. By sharing their experiences and perspectives, students can play an active role in improving the programs and resources that contribute to a healthier campus community.
Participating in the survey is a chance to drive meaningful change, ensuring that Emory’s health and wellness initiatives effectively address student needs. The information gathered will help refine existing services and develop new strategies to enhance overall well-being on campus.
Survey is open through February 28, 2025. Students are encouraged to check their Emory email (and spam folder) for the survey invitation from healthyminds-EU@umich.edu. It’s recommended that participants also search their email for “Impact Your Health” if they are unable to locate the original message.
Questions or concerns should be addressed to csw@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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