Kick off the new academic year at the LGS Welcome Picnic!
Come celebrate the start of the semester with good food, fun games, and great music.
This is your chance to meet new friends, reconnect with classmates, and mingle with faculty, staff, and student organizations in a relaxed, welcoming space. Bring your energy, your appetite, and your excitement for all that the year ahead has to offer!
This event is free, co-sponsored by Campus Crossings, and open to all Laney students.
Have questions or want to get involved in planning future student events? Reach out to lgs.studentaffairs@emory.edu.
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Date: Monday, August 25
Location: The Quad
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Emory University Collective Bargaining Update
Emory University and SEIU Workers United, Southern Region Local 29, held a productive collective bargaining session on August 14.
The Union presented amended proposals on visa and work authorization, workspace, parking and transportation, discipline and discharge, and the academic vs. employment appendix.
The University presented amended proposals on workplace safety, health insurance, leave, discipline and discharge, and the academic vs. employment appendix.
The Parties reached a tentative agreement on academic integrity, professionalism, and research misconduct.
The next session will take place on August 28. Updates will be provided in the Grad Report as negotiations progress.
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On-Campus Social Security Administration Day for International Students
ISSS is hosting its annual campus visit by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Representatives from the local SSA office will be in the North Decatur Building, accepting applications for social security numbers from eligible Emory international students.
Who can apply? Emory F-1 and J-1 students who:
- Receive a service-based stipend from Emory,
- Have an on-campus job offer, or
- Need an SSN denial letter to apply for a Georgia driver's license, state ID, or ITIN.
Are appointments needed?
Yes, students must register for either the morning block or afternoon block in advance of August 22.
What documents are needed?
Faculty, help your students by:
- Encouraging them to review the ISSS website here.
- Issue their on-campus employment letter (again, with wet signature) in advance.
- Advising them to request an ISSS Social Security Letter or On-Campus Employment Authorization through ISSS link at least five business days prior to August 22.
Have additional questions?
Date: Friday, August 22
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: North Decatur Building, Room 109
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Alumni Panel: Humanities/Humanistic Social Sciences Faculty
Curious about the faculty experience at different types of institutions, including a large public university, small liberal arts college, religiously-affiliated college, and a single-gender college?
In this final installment of the Faculty Job Search Series, a panel of Emory humanities and humanistic social sciences alumni will discuss their experiences working, applying, and interviewing for faculty positions at their respective institutions. We will have plenty of time for Q&A, so bring questions!
LGS students and Emory postdocs in all fields who are curious about a faculty career are welcome.
Register here: Zoom link will be provided to registrants prior to the event.
Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, August 19
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Make Your Writing Plan For The Semester - Online Workshop
Set your fall writing plan in motion. This online workshop will guide graduate students in developing a personalized writing plan for the semester, tailored to their individual goals, priorities, and available time.
Participants will learn strategies to manage distractions, reduce anxiety around focus and productivity, and create the space needed to sustain momentum. The session will also highlight approaches to re-energize intellectual work and reconnect with the intrinsic rewards and pleasures of writing.
Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, August 20
Register: https://shorturl.at/g9rxx
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LGS Graduate Writing Group – Fall 2025 edition
Join fellow graduate students for focused writing sprints, within a supportive community, that can help you move your writing forward.
Fall meeting time will be determined based on interested parties’ schedules.
Read more and express your interest here.
Questions? Contact Laney Graduate School ESLP director, Heather Boldt, hboldt@emory.edu or Emory Writing Center's Robert Birdwell, robert.birdwell@emory.edu
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Job Opportunity - Student Intervention Services Responder
Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services is seeking new responders to join the SIS team. Students who are second-year graduate students and beyond are encouraged to apply.
The SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students’ active crises. Compensation is provided and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support.
Questions? Contact Kimberly McNeal
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Job Opportunity - Student Intervention Services Responder
Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services is seeking new responders to join the SIS team. Students who are second-year graduate students and beyond are encouraged to apply.
The SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students’ active crises. Compensation is provided and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support.
Questions? Contact Kimberly McNeal
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Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
Launched in 1997, the Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is a full-time, hands-on workforce training and educational program that provides early career individuals with the opportunity to spend twelve weeks at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC.
Participants will learn about science and technology policy and the role that scientists and engineers play in advising the nation. Each year, new Mirzayan Fellows join a National Academies unit where they are assigned to a mentor and learn about the world of science and technology policy.
Deadline: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Program website
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Accepting Applications! Laney Graduate School EDGE Fellowship and Ambassadorship
The James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies (LGS) at Emory University seeks applications for the LGS- EDGE (Emory Diversifying Graduate Education) Fellowship and Ambassadorship Program for the 2025-2026 academic year. This program is open to all students (master’s and doctoral) currently enrolled in Laney Graduate School during the period from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026.
Application deadline: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Duration: September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026
Compensation: top-off award of $6,000 over the 12-month appointment
Read the full description and apply here
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Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellowship
The prestigious, fully-funded Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellowship (NJYGRF) is accepting applications for its upcoming December/January cohorts.
The 30-day immersive academic experience is designed to empower exceptional Ph.D. scholars and early-career faculty members (below 42 years) from around the world through:
- Collaborative Research across disciplines
- Global Mentorship with leading faculty
- Academic Skill Building through intensive writing and research workshops
- Cultural Immersion into India’s rich heritage
Application deadline: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Submit application here
Questions? Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement & Strategic Global Engagement at iasge@jgu.edu.in
Read the full fellowship description
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New! Purposeful Teaching Faculty Fellowship Application Now Open
In this collaboration between the Emory Purpose Project and the Center for Faculty Development (CFDE) and Excellence, full-time faculty are encouraged to apply to the Purposeful Teaching Fellowship. This is an opportunity for faculty to consider what it means for students to flourish in a course and develop concrete strategies to promote this.
Applications for fall and spring semesters are open.
Deadline: Apply here by Monday, September 8
Compensation: You will receive a $2,000 stipend deposited into your research/discretionary account for participation in the program, distributed upon the completion of specific milestones throughout the fellowship.
To read the full fellowship description and apply visit the Purposeful Teaching Fellowship webpage.
Questions? Contact Liesl Wuest, director of learning design & technology, CFDE
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Laney Graduate School Fall English Language Support
Join in classes with multilingual doctoral and master’s students from various fields of study for dynamic, multi-level courses designed to elevate your English skills.
Fall 2025 offerings include:
- Oral Communication Skills for Advanced Speakers
- Designing and Delivering Effective Presentations
- Advancing your Graduate Writing Skills
- Lab in Graduate and Professional Writing and More
Learn more and submit and interest form here
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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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