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Is Atlanta the perfect college town?
We think so and apparently so do college students. In a 2001 poll taken by a national college guide, Emory ranked second in the “great college towns” category. Some people may not think of Washington, Atlanta, Boston, or New York as college towns. These large metropolitan areas host a wealth of cultural, economic, political, and social organizations and opportunities beyond the colleges and universities found there, and it is this diversity that makes these cities popular.

To learn more about some of the the many resources in Atlanta, visit our Atlanta site. To learn more about the many educational opportunities in the Atlanta metro area, visit the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education (ARCHE) site.


GREAT COLLEGE TOWNS

1. Georgetown University
2. Emory University “The greatest strength of the school is the balance between a great academic school and a place to explore and have fun.” The school’s proximity to downtown Atlanta certainly helps—students can do the usual around campus (“hang out with friends, frat parties, bowl, play Frisbee, watch movies”), or they can “head into Atlanta,” with its big-city restaurants, plays, films, and other cultural events.
3. Boston University
4. Cooper Union
5. New York University
6. Emerson College
7. University of Georgia
8. University of California-Berkeley
9. Tulane University
10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
11. American University
12. DePaul University
13. McGill University
14. University of Wisconsin-Madison
15. University of Chicago
16. Stevens Institute of Technology
17. University of Miami
18. University of California-Los Angeles
19. Johns Hopkins University
20. Temple University

© 2001 The Princeton Review Inc.

Emory Named One of the Top Universities for Black Students
Emory has been named the 17th best university in the nation for African American students by Black Enterprise magazine. The University joins three other Atlanta schools— including first-ranked Morehouse College, Spelman College at No. 3, and Clark Atlanta University at No. 10—that made the list of the fifty best colleges for African American students.

No other city had as many schools in the top 20. Atlanta tied with the Washington, D.C., area for the most schools on the list. Black Enterprise magazine based its rankings on a survey of 1,855 black college officials, who were asked to rate schools on how well they prepared African American students academically and socially. Graduation rates were also factored into the rankings.

Investing in our community
When the Washington Post reranked the U.S. News and World Report’s Top 20 Universities to reflect the percentage of federal work-study funds spent on community service, Emory ranked second.

1. Stanford 22.3%
2. Emory 13.8%
3. Penn 12.6%
4. Columbia 12.5%
5. Harvard 12.3%
6. Yale 11.2%
7. Washington 9.6%
8. Caltech 9.5%
9. Cornell 9.1%
10. Berkeley 9.0%
11. Northwestern 8.8%
12. Johns Hopkins 8.5%
13. Duke 7.9%
14. Chicago 7.6%
15. Rice 6.6%
16. Princeton 6.1%
17. Dartmouth 6.1%
18. Brown 5.7%
19. Notre Dame 3.6%
20. MIT 1.9%

© 2002 The Washington Post Company

NWF honors Emory for “green” projects
By Nancy Seideman
The Emory Report

Emory was recognized by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) for its achievements in developing an environmentally sustainable campus. In a national survey report of nearly 900 college campuses, Emory was acknowledged specifically as a leader in water conservation.

This honor is the latest recognition from community, government and business groups for Emory’s efforts and success in developing a “walking” campus, establishing an innovative alternative transportation program, and building “green.”

President Bill Chace, who received the 2000 Pacesetter Award from Georgia’s Clean Air Campaign in recognition of his leadership role in developing transportation alternatives, is proud of Emory’s progress, particularly in light of the more than $800 million in construction currently under way at the University.

“Emory needs to grow and develop in order to remain vital,” Chace said. “Building must take place to advance our academic, research and health care missions, but we have found that it can be done thoughtfully, with respect to and in harmony with the surrounding environment. Through careful planning, input from all stakeholders, and establishment of common goals, we have been able to create an environment that is more conducive to studying, learning and living.”

Emory’s environmental programs and initiatives include:

• Walking campus: A major goal of the Campus Master Plan is to create a walking campus by replacing cars and concrete with green spaces and walkways, and moving parking to the campus perimeter. For the past seven years, Emory has moved quickly and vigorously to decrease its reliance on cars, and to form collaborative efforts with other groups to improve the environment in the greater Atlanta community.

• Alternative transportation: In addition to support of carpool, vanpool and public transportation subsidy programs, Emory has invested in a fleet of alternative-fueled vehicles (electric and compressed natural gas) to shuttle community members and visitors. This spring, Emory will serve as a pilot site for Ford Th!nk electric cars that will be loaned during the workday to employees who participate in the alternative transportation program.

• “Green” buildings: Emory is seeking Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for three buildings presently under construction: the Whitehead Research Building, Science 2000-Phase II and the new Winship Cancer Institute. Currently there are only 13 LEED certified buildings in the country. The program rates building site selection and erosion control, energy and water efficiency, construction waste management, recyclable material use, and indoor environmental quality. Emory also is working with the council to develop and pilot the implementation of national guidelines for green building operations.

• Collaborative campus efforts: Chace has brought together groups of students, staff and faculty representing all areas of the University’s operation to work together on various environmental issues, including a task force to research and recommend how to best implement a campuswide environmental policy.

The Hidden Ivies: Thirty Colleges of Excellence
“No college or university in America has changed more dramatically since its beginning than Emory. . . . Thanks to the infusion of hundreds of millions of dollars in gifts . . . Emory is one of the wealthiest institutions of higher education in the nation. Its present endowment stands at more than $5 billion. As a result, outstanding faculty have been recruited from many of the other top universities, new programs of study and special research centers have been added, talented students have been offered generous scholarships based on merit as well as need, and the physical plant has become one of the most complete learning and residential centers of all colleges.”

“. . . the range and depth of subjects and majors to chose from is impressive. Students find the grading system rigorous but the access to their teachers very easy.”

“Emory has great appeal for the serious student who is goal-oriented, even if he or she is not quite certain what that eventual goal might be, who wants to experience a diverse campus life near a large metropolitan setting, [and] who is willing to study hard. . . . Emory has great resources in all regards that are readily available to the mature, intellectually curious individual who will appreciate the solid foundation in learning that the university provides.”

Barron’s Top 50: An Inside Look at America’s Best Colleges
“Emory and Atlanta are taking off like rocket ships, and going along for the ride promises to be extremely rewarding.”

 “Emory University . . . is engineering one of the most ambitious projects in the history of American education. . . . It wants to give the Ivy League schools, and everyone else, a run for their money. So far, Emory is succeeding.”

 “Emory has become a place where the nation’s top teachers and students want to be.”

 “The university’s lush campus is already home to some of the finest Ivy League scholars, nationally recognized medical researchers, and the globe-trotting diplomacy of President Carter . . . there are no limits to Emory’s continued progress.”

 “The quality of its students has eclipsed those at more well-known schools in the span of a decade, with more people clamoring to enjoy Emory’s warm, friendly Southern setting and academic energy each year.”

Fiske Guide
“Serious instruction in an intimate learning environment has always been the hallmark of an Emory education.”

“While most schools in the region suffer from an endemic provincialism, Emory strikes a balance between North and South.”

“Emory is . . . looking like ‘the real thing.’ ”

The Insider’s Guide to Colleges
“For students looking for a school that offers a lot of activities, has a great social life, and good academics, Emory fills the bill and then some.”

“When asked how they feel about Emory, students respond unanimously, ‘I love it.’ ”

The College Finder
Emory is ranked:
4th in “Twenty Hot Colleges”
1st in “Highest Percentage of Students Entering Medical School”
3rd in “Highest Percentage of Students Entering Law School”

Emory is listed under:
Colleges With Beautiful Campuses
Colleges With the Best New Student Orientation Programs
Colleges With a Balance of Study and Fun
Colleges With Excellent Science Programs
Colleges With Excellent Business Programs
Colleges With Many Opportunities for Volunteerism
Colleges With a Comprehensive Debate Program
Colleges With a Fast Track to a Career
Colleges With a Strong Soccer Program
Colleges With a Strong Swimming Program
Colleges With a Strong Tennis Program
Colleges With Money Available for Scholars

Kaplan’s Guidance Counselor Survey
Emory was selected by guidance counselors as a top school in the following categories:
Schools for the academically competitive student
Schools with the best internship program
Schools with the best range of extracurricular activities
Schools offering the maximum amount of individual academic attention
Schools providing a good liberal arts education

The Templeton Guide—Colleges that Encourage Character Development
Emory is listed on their honor roll of institutions that promote personal and civic responsibility.

Emory is also noted for outstanding Faculty and Curriculum Programs and Student Leadership Programs.