“At Emory, we want our students to build a muscle for reflection, to understand the real purpose and opportunity of college—to define their own path and lay the foundation for a meaningful life.”

—Ravi Bellamkonda, Provost

The Student Flourishing initiative reimagines and connects Emory’s curriculum, extracurricular activities, and residential and campus life to create an integrated experience that embraces the whole student. 

$443M RAISED
FOR STUDENT FLOURISHING

FACULTY ARE THE GUIDING FORCE

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Key to student flourishing are our faculty members. They serve as role models, inspire intellectual curiosity, and provide mentorship. They create engaging learning environments, offer valuable feedback, and cultivate a passion for lifelong learning, fostering students’ success at Emory and beyond.

Your support helps attract and retain top-tier educators, researchers, and thought leaders. Your investments empower faculty members to advance groundbreaking research, inspire students, and contribute to the intellectual and societal impact of Emory.

“Investing in faculty—particularly through professorships—is vital to Emory’s success. Our faculty are the foundation of the university, essential to achieving our mission. To me, that’s more important than brick-and-mortar. I also get the satisfaction of knowing I’ve made a gift to Emory that will continue to grow and have a lasting impact.”

—Rosa Tarbutton Sumter 89C, Emory Trustee

Meet some of Emory's leading faculty members, who are passionate about research, teaching, and sharing their knowledge with students and the larger community. 

$490M RAISED
FOR FACULTY EMINENCE

63 NEW
PROFESSORSHIPS CREATED

THE CROSSROADS OF AI AND HUMANITY

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Future generations of artificial intelligence (AI) will have enormous implications for society and the potential to reshape nearly every industry. Donor support is helping Emory become an authority in the field, establishing guidelines and helping to shape its algorithms, applications, and uses to promote equity and equality that benefit us all.

“The potential of this work is limitless. Some of the worst diseases—Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, cancer—could become things of the past.”

—Rob Friedman, 2O36 Co-Chair, Emory School of Medicine

Listen as Anant Madabhushi, a global leader in developing artificial intelligence to improve health outcomes, talks with Kimberly Jacob Arriola, dean of the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies. They explore the potential of AI to save lives, eliminate health disparities, and reduce the financial and physical toll of diseases.

$10M RAISED
FOR AI.HUMANITY

OPTIMAL BRAIN HEALTH IS ON THE HORIZON

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From targeting migraines and treating addiction to pursuing cures for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, Emory researchers have long been at the forefront of brain health. With our resources and connections in the field, we’re leading research and advancements in improving stroke recovery, depression, PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and more. Your investments have positioned Emory to make substantial discoveries that can lead to new methods of prevention and treatment. 

“There’s not enough knowledge about these diseases, and so many families are affected by them. Investing in Emory is my way of purposefully sharing and helping others.”

—Catherine Shropshire Hardman, Philanthropist and Mental Health Advocate

$396M RAISED
FOR BRAIN HEALTH

WORKING TO END CANCER

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At Emory, we’re constantly investigating new ways to treat and prevent cancer. Your support powers the Winship Cancer Institute, Georgia's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Because of you, patients in Georgia (and around the world) have hope for a healthier future.

Emory saved Diana Blair’s life. Now she’s helping others.

$478M RAISED
FOR CANCER RESEARCH

WORKING TOWARD TRUE SOCIAL AND RACIAL JUSTICE

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Emory is working to create an inclusive community for all, remedy education disparities, promote equity in health care and cancer research, and more. Efforts include leadership in racial healing, ongoing civil rights scholarship, a strong African American studies program, our Center for Ethics, the Emory Law Center for Civil Rights and Social Justice, and partnerships both on and off campus. Generous supporters like you are moving this important work forward.

Hear Carol Anderson and Munir Meghjani 08Ox 10C discuss the most urgent threats to equality in our political system. A renowned scholar, Anderson is Emory’s Charles Howard Candler Professor of African American Studies. Meghjani is president of the Emory Alumni Board.

$109M RAISED
FOR RACIAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

100,000+ PEOPLE
HAVE CONTRIBUTED SO FAR

EMORY GIVING SOCIETIES

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The Wise Heart, Judson C. Ward, and 1836 giving societies honor exceptional generosity while inspiring others to give, creating a ripple effect of philanthropy. Giving societies ensure sustainable resources for continued impact. 

Jason Harlow, a member of the Goizueta Alumni Board, understands the importance of consistent, annual support. As a public-school graduate, born and raised in Atlanta, he saw Emory as the state’s flagship university. His twin brother and sister also attended Emory, and he met his wife here.

“All of those things are part of the story of why I contribute, and I look forward to continuing that tradition with my kids and family down the road.”

— Jason Harlow 10B 14B

Meet more of our members: 

"Emory was the only place I applied for college, and I received a 40 percent tuition discount. That made the difference for me. Emory was a wonderful learning environment for me, and I credit it for so much of my personal growth. I was able to graduate debt-free from Emory, and I began giving right out of college because I was so grateful."

—Becky Evans 83C

"We were raised in the Candler Park area, so Emory has always been a part of our family. And this goes back to my grandfather, who at age 13 gave money to the founding of the university building fund. My family is proud to have a plaque signed by Warren Candler from 1915 that says, “Member of the Founders Club.” Emory will always have a place in our hearts. I’m a 1994 Rollins School of Public Health graduate, and I’m proud to be a member of the community"

—Beth Athanassiades 94PH

“I’m profoundly deaf due to spinal meningitis as a child. Emory helped me overcome obstacles (financial and otherwise) to become a doctor. That’s one of the reasons I made a planned gift to support scholarships. As an oncologist, I have a lot of opportunities to talk about, not just goals of care, but also legacy planning with patients. It’s surprising how many people haven’t considered making a bequest, even though the paperwork is not difficult. Each time I encourage someone to leave a legacy, I remember the satisfaction and joy of planning my own.”  

—Michelle Ludwig 05M 05MPH

CREATING  A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY ON CAMPUS

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At Emory, we know that philanthropy comes from the heart, and all gifts matter. With programs like Emory Day of Giving, class gift challenges, and Blue Tassel, students can activate their Emory pride. Student giving creates a lifelong connection to the Emory community. Their gifts strengthen the Emory experience for current students, who make their own gifts, and the circle continues.

“I chose to earn my Blue Tassel by making a gift to benefit scholarships at Goizueta. As a Goizueta Scholar, I wanted to support the same fund that supported me! To me, earning a Blue Tassel signifies the connection to Emory that will last long after graduation.”

—Molly Gassman 23B, former Student Alumni Board President

EMORY IMPACT CIRCLES

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Launched during the campaign, Emory Impact Circles connect those of us who share common goals and affinities. Together, we directly invest in the causes that matter most to us, attend exclusive programming, and transform the future for everyone. 

WOMEN OF EMORY, BLACK EMORY, AND LGBT+ EMORY HAVE RAISED NEARLY $1 MILLION TO DATE!

GROWING EXCITEMENT FOR 2O36 AROUND THE WORLD

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More than 5,000 people have attended campaign events in 32 cities worldwide to connect and share the excitement of this powerful movement.