February 17, 2026

Flourishing at Laney: Start Your Journey

Flourishing at Laney officially launched last week, inviting students to make the most of graduate school—intentionally and visibly.

Throughout the year, you’ll encounter experiences connected to our three pillars: purpose and well-being, academic pathways to success, and community and belonging. As you participate, you’ll earn stamps or badges that recognize your engagement and progress.

To earn a stamp, simply attend eligible Laney experiences. Whether it’s a wellness workshop, a professional development session, or a community event, you choose what aligns with your goals. Your growth matters—and it deserves to be seen and celebrated.

Flourishing isn’t about reaching a final destination. It’s about building meaningful experiences along the way—like collecting stamps in a passport. As you engage, you’ll also gain language to translate those experiences into your CV or résumé.

You can find eligible events through the new Emory Student Hub. All Laney students are enrolled in the Laney Graduate School group, where experiences are tagged by stamp category.

Step one? Begin.

If you have questions, email Jennifer M. Cason, EdD, assistant dean of student affairs and deputy Title IX coordinator.

You're Invited! Spring Office Hours with Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola

LGS Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola is offering an opportunity for all LGS students to connect directly one-on-one during her office hours.

9:30 a.m., Thursday, Mar. 5
11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Apr. 22

Location: North Decatur Building, Suite 200

Individual appointments will be first come, first serve with sign-in upon arrival. Light refreshments will be offered while you wait.

PhD Student Regalia Ordering Information

The Emory Bookstore will host a Grad Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, on the second floor. Stop by to connect with graduation-related vendors. Representatives offering class rings, portraits, diploma frames, and other commemorative items will be available to answer questions and assist with orders.

PhD Attire (Purchase Option)

Orders for custom PhD regalia must be placed by March 4 to ensure delivery in time for the ceremony. Please note that purchased regalia is custom-made and requires approximately nine weeks for production.

Cost: $1,177

👉Order here.

Rental Regalia

Rental regalia will be shipped to the bookstore, with pickup beginning April 17. All rental items must be returned to the bookstore by May 18.

Cost: $204

👉Rent here.

Check out the Commencement webpage for updates and details.

Data Visualization (Foundational) Skills Training

Join Lance Waller, PhD, professor, director of graduate studies, Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics as he introduces core principles of effective data visualization.

Topics will include when to use different plot types, how to choose between tables and figures, and how to ensure accessibility (e.g., color choices). Emphasis on fundamental skills and clear communication of data.

Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 24
Location: Rita Anne Rollins Building Room 252, 1531 Dickey Dr, Atlanta, GA 30322 and Zoom
Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 17
Registration: https://shorturl.at/Y7H6A

Questions? Contact Emily Neutens, associate director, student affairs

Cooking for Energy, Focus, and Well-Being

Join us for a virtual cooking class demo with Chef Asata Reid, MPH, an alumna of Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health. This session explores simple, nourishing, and budget-friendly meals to support graduate well-being. Cook along if you like – a grocery list will be shared one week in advance.

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Date: Monday, February 23

Location: Virtual

👉Register here

In need of some relaxation and recentering?

Join us for a gentle yoga session with a focus on easy movement, mindful breathing, and self-compassion facilitated by Shannon Marsh, M.S., Certified Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). Space is limited!

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 25
Time: 4 - 5 p.m.
Location: Dance Studio, Woodruff PE Center

👉Register here

🚨LAST DAY TO APPLY🚨 Calling all Emory Entrepreneurs!

The 2026 Pitch the Summit Competition is now open to both undergraduate and graduate students. This is your chance to pitch a new venture and compete for cash prizes totaling $25,000, along with professional mentorship to fuel your journey.

Application deadline: 11:59 p.m., TODAY!

👉Apply here
👉Learn more on the Summit website
👉Read the official rules

Questions? Contact Vicky Aguilar or Yemesrach Tadesse

🚨LAST CHANCE🚨 Piedmont TATTO Fellowship

Applications are now open for the Piedmont TATTO Fellowship on Sustainability and Curriculum Development. This interdisciplinary program is open to graduate students in all disciplines and professional programs who want to expand their teaching repertoire around sustainability, environmental, and social justice issues.

Application deadline: Wednesday, Feb 18
Stipend: $500

Learn more about the fellowship and apply here

Graduate Career Consortium - Virtual Career Expo

Are you looking for an internship, postdoc, fellowship or full-time role?

Master students, PhDs, postdocs and alumni are invited to attend the Graduate Career Consortium Virtual Career Expo (VCE).

This free virtual job fair brings together employers from the fields of STEM, arts, humanities and social sciences seeking advanced degree talent.

Learn more and register here

The Hamann Cognitive Neuroscience Lab Paid

The Hamann Cognitive Neuroscience Lab is recruiting paid volunteers for a memory study that uses video scenarios.

Its lab utilizes a newly developed memory task designed to better reflect everyday experiences. Subtle memory differences aren't always detected by traditional tests, and they aim to measure memory in a way that is more sensitive to its use in real life.

Participants will watch professionally produced videos featuring real actors and complete tasks based on what they saw. We believe it will be an enjoyable experience.

Duration: 90-minute in-person session and a 60-minute online session one week later
Location: Emory's Psychology Building
Compensation: $20/hour

Interested? Contact hamannlabcontact@gmail.com

Emory offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces designed for meditation, quiet and spiritual practice. The Office of Spiritual and Religious Life (OSRL) has institutional responsibility for making available and ensuring the appropriate furnishing of spaces for prayer and meditation across Emory University schools and facilities.

Learn more about the Sacred Spaces at Emory Support Graduate Student Purpose and Wellbeing offering in our newsroom!

Also, check out the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life's Sacred Spaces on Campus webpage.

For more information, contact religiouslife@emory.edu.

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, EdD, MPA, associate director of student affairs

Shannon Marsh, MS, student affairs program coordinator