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Justin Eloriaga 25G 26PhD will begin work this summer as an economist with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Shanghai, a role he accepted after emerging from a highly competitive global applicant pool.

Emory University physicists have developed a microscopic, nonlinear light source which may aid in the design of smaller, more flexible technologies for communications, sensing and quantum computing.

Emory University faculty and staff were recognized with multiple awards in conjunction with the 2026 Commencement and school diploma ceremonies. See who was recognized for their contributions during the academic year.

Emory University’s 181st Commencement marked the close of a chapter for graduates. Before they turned their tassels, they reflected on their time at Emory and how their experiences here will carry them into the rest of their lives.

The nine schools of Emory University held diploma ceremonies for their Class of 2026 graduates in conjunction with the university’s 181st Commencement. Read about their programs and watch the livestreams of all events.

Juan David Escobar developed a curiosity in language at an early age. While growing up in Colombia, he was drawn to books that opened windows into other cultures, from Jules Verne and Shakespeare to Tolkien, Borges, Cortázar, and García Márquez.

Two doctoral students from Emory University have been named 2026 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellows, joining a national cohort of 50 scholars recognized for advancing bold, interdisciplinary approaches to humanities and social science research.

Emory’s first Commencement, in 1840, had no graduates. In the 19th century, Commencement “week” featured an endless array of sermons and speeches. Now, supplementing traditions that have made the leap across centuries, there are jumbotrons, social posts and ubiquitous cell phones.