May 5, 2026

Honoring excellence and legacy

Laney Graduate School proudly celebrated scholars who exemplify academic excellence, character, leadership, and a commitment to strengthening graduate education during the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Pinning Ceremony.

Named for Dr. Edward Alexander Bouchet, the first African American to earn a PhD in the United States, the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society plays a vital role in building community among scholars dedicated to mentorship, rigorous scholarship, and continued academic growth. Congratulations to our newest Bouchet scholars.

The ceremony was hosted by LGS-AERO and directed by Amanda Marie James, associate dean, advancing excellence through recruitment & opportunity.

Learn more about the 2026 Scholars.

Laney Graduate School Administrative Offices is Temporarily Moving.

Beginning May 21, 2026, Laney Graduate School (LGS) administrative offices currently located in the North Decatur Building will temporarily relocate to 1599 Clifton Road and the Administration Building. This temporary move will remain in place through approximately December 2027.

The relocation is necessary as the North Decatur Building undergoes major renovations that will affect the entire facility.

The main LGS administrative offices will be located on the 5th floor of 1599 Clifton Road. Students, faculty, and visitors should plan to visit this location for in-person administrative support during the renovation period.

Please be on the lookout for related news and updates.

National Scholarships and Fellowships

Looking to become a writing specialist? The National Scholarships & Fellowships Program, in Emory's Pathways Center, seeks to employ two part-time graduate student employees as writing specialists. Responsibilities will include:

✅ Reviewing student application materials

✅ Meeting one-on-one with students

✅ Assisting with draft review workshops

✅ Note-taking during interviews

✅ Providing editing support to program staff

Application deadline: Friday, May 8

👉Learn more here

To apply, submit a cover letter and CV to ec.nationalawards@emory.edu.

Job Opportunity: Research Assistant for the Center for Ethics

The Center for Ethics is seeking a master’s graduate student for a summer-term research assistant. The research assistant (RA) will report directly to the Director of the Center for Ethics and will support faculty-led research initiatives, particularly in philosophy with an emphasis on character education.

Work hours: 24 hours per week (6 hours per day)
Compensation: $19.50 per hour

Read the full job description

Questions? Contact John Lysaker (404-727-4857), assignment supervisor and director, Center for Ethics, Joanna Young (404-727-17582) for all application notifications, or Joyce Alston, HR Rep (404-727-6035).

Break Free from Plastic - one-time-only Mini Grant

Emory’s Office of Sustainability Initiatives is launching a one-time-only mini grant for student, faculty, and staff projects focused on campus single-use plastic use reduction. If you have a great idea for a project that would support the use of plastic alternatives, reduce the use of items like single-use plastic bags and straws, or educate the campus on plastic reduction, apply to potentially earn up to $5,000 in funding!

Funds can be used for supplies, communications, and other approved costs. Projects that focus on piloting plastic replacements in campus laboratories, engage with the arts as a method of education, reduce plastic use at Certified Sustainable Emory Events, or feature student teams are especially encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: Friday, May 15
Funds must be spent by: Friday, June 26

Download and complete this form and return it to OSI at emorysustainability@emory.edu by Friday, May 15, for consideration.

Learn more here

LGS Graduate Writing Group – Summer edition

Are you hoping to FINALLY get some writing done this summer?

Join fellow graduate students for focused writing sprints, within a supportive community, that can help you move your writing forward. Receive feedback from a peer or a writing instructor when desired.

Time & date TBD based on interested parties’ availability.

Both online and in-person (with snacks!) options are available.

Find more details and express your interest here

Questions? Contact Olexandra (Sasha) Kostenko

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