News
‘Periodic table’ for AI methods aims to drive innovation
A new “periodic table” of AI methods could make it easier to pick the right algorithm for multimodal problems and speed up innovation.
Wellbeing & Flourishing
The nine schools that make up Emory University head into the new semester with innovative initiatives, celebration-worthy achievements and a full slate of engaging speakers and events.
Dean's Announcements
Laney Graduate School has named Claire Bolton, PhD, as Director of the Master’s in Development Practice program. Bolton brings more than a decade of global and local development experience and will begin her role Feb. 2, 2026. Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola will serve as interim director from Jan. 5–Feb 1.
* Professional & Career Development
Laney Graduate School is pleased to announce the return of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) and Master’s Showcase, a signature academic competition that celebrates the power of clear, compelling research communication. The annual event challenges graduate students to present their research to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes, without sacrificing rigor, relevance, or impact.
Scholarship & Success
Emory physicists have developed a unified view of AI methods aimed at systemizing the process of developing multimodal AI systems. Eslam Abdelaleem led the work as an Emory graduate student.
Scholarship & Success
The program, open to both undergraduate and graduate students, fosters leadership and intercultural understanding through a cohort experience during the academic year. Participants learn global leadership skills and communication strategies and gain service-learning experiences.
Scholarship & Success
The ARCS Foundation Atlanta hosted its annual Scholar Awards Celebration on November 12, honoring exceptional graduate students whose research is driving innovation across Georgia. During the event, Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola highlighted the profound impact of ARCS support, emphasizing that scientific progress depends on investing in scholars, mentors, and visionary thinkers.
Scholarship & Success
Why do so many people feel left out of scientific conversations? On Episode 3 of Emory’s Impact in Progress, Laney PhD student Rose Hayes explores this question and shares her mission to craft science messages that truly resonate with the public. Her interdisciplinary work brings together nursing, public health, communication, and community partnerships to rebuild trust in science.
Scholarship & Success
The ARCS Foundation Atlanta hosted its annual Scholar Awards Celebration on November 12, honoring exceptional graduate students whose research is driving innovation across Georgia. During the event, Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola highlighted the profound impact of ARCS support, emphasizing that scientific progress depends on investing in scholars, mentors, and visionary thinkers.