March 17, 2026

🚨Show Your Support This Wednesday!🚨

Come out and cheer on our master’s degree and PhD students as they take the stage for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) and Master’s Showcase Competition!

In just three minutes, scholars will present their research, share their accomplishments, and showcase the impact they aim to make in the world.

This event is a great opportunity to support our students, learn about their innovative work, and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award in person. Virtual guests can still participate in the 3MT experience by watching the competition via live stream.

Light refreshments and swag will be provided. Looking forward to seeing you there!

When: 4-6:30 p.m.

Where: The Hatchery, 1578 Avenue Place, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30329

Parking: Onsite parking is free for up to 3 hours
Flourishing Passport: This experience earns one Flourishing at Laney Passport point

3 Weeks Away! Countdown to Grad Appreciation Week🎓🎊

Graduate Appreciation Week is a time to recognize and celebrate the dedication, resilience, and contributions of our graduate students.

Whether you're conducting groundbreaking research, balancing academics with professional growth, or fostering meaningful connections within the Laney community, this week is all about honoring your hard work and impact.

Join us for a series of events designed to show our gratitude, provide opportunities to unwind, and connect with fellow students from April 6 – 10.

Don’t miss out on our event openers presented by the Laney Office of Student Affairs.

Check out the week’s events and registration links.

Dean's Address Recap

Laney faculty gathered on March 4 for the annual Dean’s Address, where Kimberly Jacob Arriola, dean of the graduate school and vice provost for graduate affairs, reflected on the past year and outlined priorities for the future of graduate education at Emory.

Framing her remarks around Emory’s mission to “create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity,” Arriola emphasized the collective effort required to support graduate education.

“The work of graduate education is fundamentally collective,” Arriola said. “Progress at the Laney Graduate School is only made possible through the leadership and collaboration of faculty, staff, students, and partners across the university.”

Read more in the Laney newsroom

2026 James T. Laney Graduate School 40 Under Forty

Congratulations to the 2025 Emory 40 Under Forty recipients hailing from the James T. Laney Graduate School. Emory’s 40 Under Forty includes alumni across the university who have gone on to become thriving lawyers and entrepreneurs, innovators and educators, health professionals and more.

The 40 Under Forty program celebrates a select group of outstanding young alumni who exemplify excellence, leadership, and service to lead change.

Check out the amazing things our alumni have done and are continuing to do to make an impact, post-graduation.

🚨LAST CHANCE! LGS Skills Training: Reproducibility and Transparency🚨

Join Jeffrey Staton, PhD, senior associate dean, Laney Graduate School, and professor, department of political science, as he covers open science best practices and how to communicate research in ways that support reproducibility.

Topics include guidance on interpreting and evaluating existing work, with real-world examples that highlight the importance of transparent research methods.

Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, March 24
Location: Candler School of Theology 360
Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 17

👉Register here

Questions? Contact Emily Neutens, EdD, MPA, at emily.kara.neutens@emory.edu

Flourishing at Laney as a Parent

Balancing graduate school with parenting—or getting ready to welcome a child—can feel overwhelming, and support can make a real difference. This webinar highlights Emory resources available to graduate student parents and new parents, including:

✅ Back‑Up Care days

✅ Parenting education

✅ Child care discounts

✅ The option for one‑to‑one consultations with an in‑house work‑life expert

The session will also include a brief overview of pregnancy and parenting benefits available through Aetna.

Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Location: Virtual

👉Register here

Laney Graduate Student Council Officer Elections Opening Soon

The Laney Graduate Student Council (LGSC) is pleased to announce that officer elections for the 2026–2027 academic year will open on Thursday, March 19.

Please be on the lookout for additional information on March 19th regarding open positions and application requirements.

If you have further questions about specific roles, contact the current executive board members for more details.

All LGSC officers receive a $500 semesterly stipend in the fall and spring.

Elections Timeline:

Candidate Registration: March 19-April 2
Voting: April 7-21 (online)

Piedmont TATTO Fellowship on Sustainability and Curriculum Development

Applications are now open for the Piedmont TATTO Fellowship on Sustainability and Curriculum Development, taking place Tuesday, May 12, 2026. 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: Friday, March 20
Compensation: $500 stipend

👉Submit statement and CV here
👉Learn more here

Mark your Calendar! Emory Day of Giving March 25-26

We are celebrating our 9th annual Emory Day of Giving. This 36-hour giving challenge unites our community — alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends — through collective philanthropy. Last year, more than 4,200 donors contributed $1.4+ million to support scholarships, research, campus activities, and so much more. Every gift adds up to power tremendous programming at Emory.

To celebrate Emory Day of Giving, visit Advancement & Alumni Engagement staff on campus during Wonderful Wednesday for food, fun and swag!

Time:  12-2 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 25
Location: Asbury Circle

Registration Open for the 2026 Annual ATLANTIS Symposium

Registration is open for the annual ATLANTIS Symposium. All undergraduates, graduate students, research and clinical fellows, and early career faculty interested in kidney, urology, or hematology research are encouraged to attend. Registration is free and includes meals throughout the event.

This one-day event will feature scientific presentations, poster sessions, interactive career panels, trainee-focused programming, and networking opportunities.

Time: 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, April 15
Location: Emory University, Health Science Research Building

👉Register here
👉 View conference information

Application Open! Sisters in Public Health Scholarships

Sisters in Public Health awards three $1,000 scholarships in August annually: the Bourda Scholarship, Frazier Fund and Lockett Award.

👉Learn more here
👉Apply here

2026 Scholarship timeline:

June 21: Scholarship deadline (11:59 p.m. PST)
July 20: Scholarship winner notified
July 27: Scholarship winner must accept by (11:59 p.m. PST)
August 3-7: Scholarship awarded & announced

Questions? Email VP of Scholarship, Trisha Amboree at scholarship@sistersinpublichealth.org

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