April 14, 2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

The Laney Graduate School will proudly celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 at this year’s Diploma Ceremony. This milestone marks years of dedication, discovery, and perseverance, and we look forward to honoring the graduates who have contributed so meaningfully to the Laney community.

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Location: Gas South Convention Center, located in Duluth, Georgia 

Room: Exhibit Hall AB, reception to be held in the ballroom following the diploma ceremony.

Following the ceremony, graduates, families, faculty, and staff are warmly invited to join us for a reception to continue the celebration. This gathering offers an opportunity to connect, reflect, and recognize the achievements of our newest alumni.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2026 and wish you continued success as you carry your scholarship, leadership, and innovation into the next chapter of your journey.

Learn more about this year’s diploma ceremony

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Office of Respect provides crisis and ongoing confidential care for students impacted by sexual and relationship harm. Support is available 24/7 by through the Respect Hotline: 404-727-1514.

For non-urgent questions, please contact the office via email at respect@emory.edu.

Ask RCRA

The Office of Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (RCRA) invites you to its monthly "Ask RCRA" community forum! Join them for important research compliance information, including regulatory updates and institutional changes in policies and procedures regarding an overview of RGC Compliance and Governance, Clinical Trials.gov, an updated NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy, and Research Policy updates.

Time: 12-1 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, April 21

👉Register to receive the webinar link

Questions? Submit them to: researchcompliance@emory.edu or

aaliyah.saran.van.de.cruize@emory.edu

Navigating Careers and Building Connections: A Networking Event for LGS Students & Alumni

Please join Emory’s Advancement and Alumni Engagement and the Laney Graduate Student Council for this year’s Navigating Careers and Building Connections alumni and student networking event. After a successful inaugural year, we’re excited to bring this program back with two informative panel discussions and dedicated networking time. This event offers valuable opportunities for Laney alumni and graduate students to learn, grow, and make meaningful new connections.

This year’s panels spotlight two highly sought‑after career topics: career agility—the ability to pivot, adapt, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving job market—and consulting, an increasingly popular field for graduate‑trained professionals across disciplines.

*This experience earns one Flourishing at Laney Passport point.

Time: 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Date: Thursday, April 30
Location: Miller-Ward Alumni House

Register here

MDP Fall 2026 Course - Non-Profit Development: Grant Writing and Fundraising

Interested in developing practical skills related to cultivating and managing funding for the development sector and gaining a deeper understanding of the funding landscape for global and local development?

Master’s of Development Practice (MDP) is offering a fall course open to all graduate students. This course, led by Claire Bolton, PhD, director, MDP, will enable students to:

✅ Develop practical skills related to cultivating and managing funding for the development sector
✅ Bain a deeper understanding of the funding landscape for global and local development

Sign-up here

You're Invited! Final Spring Office Hour 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 final office hour of the spring semester.

Time: 11:30 a.m.
Date: 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.

Applications Open! Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS)

The Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) is a 16-credit program offered through the Emory Laney Graduate School for trainees conducting research at the interface of basic, translational, and clinical science. Eligible applicants include predoctoral PhD, PharmD, or MD students; postdoctoral fellows; and early-career faculty from Emory, MSM, Georgia Tech, or UGA.

Application deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, May 1

See application details

Graduate Assistant Opportunity: 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

Doctoral students are invited to apply for a Graduate Assistant position with the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program. This role offers the opportunity to teach weekly sessions on responsible conduct of research, mentor undergraduate researchers, and help coordinate the SURE Symposium on July 30, 2026.

Ideal candidates will have teaching or mentoring experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to supporting undergraduate research.

Position duration: Late May through July
Summer stipend: $4,000

View the full position description and application details here

ELSP Summer Courses: Enhance Your Communication Skills this Summer!

Join the LGS English Language Support Program this summer and unlock the power of effective communication!

Experience dynamic, multi-level courses designed to boost your writing or speaking skills:

Presentation skills (poster presentations, video abstracts, and more)
Discussion skills (theme: U.S. cultural references)
Advancing your graduate writing skills (foundational strategies for effective writing)
Seminar in graduate & professional writing (focus: making progress on a particular text while learning techniques to apply to future writings)

Date: Session 1, May 15 - June 26

Express interest here

Questions? Contact ELSP director, Heather Boldt.

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