All the latest news from Emory University.http://shared.web.emory.edu.xmlhttp://shared.web.emory.edu.xmlTue, 24 Jan 2012 21:08:17 -0500Cascade ServerInternationally renowned neurosurgeon and humanitarian Benjamin Carson will deliver the keynote address at the University's 167th Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 14. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/humanitarian-ben-carson-to-be-speaker-for-graduates.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/humanitarian-ben-carson-to-be-speaker-for-graduates.html The Candler School of Theology has received a $15 million gift from the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation of Atlanta that makes possible the construction of the second phase of the school's new building program. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/rollins-foundation-gives-15-million-for-theology-building.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/rollins-foundation-gives-15-million-for-theology-building.html Emory Healthcare and Saint Joseph's Health System have successfully closed the terms of their partnership. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/emory-healthcare-and-saint-josephs-hospital-close-partnership-deal-.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:01:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/emory-healthcare-and-saint-josephs-hospital-close-partnership-deal-.html On Jan. 1, 2012, Emory University implemented a tobacco-free policy prohibiting the use of all tobacco products on Emory and Emory Healthcare properties. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/emory-begins-tobacco-free-policy.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/emory-begins-tobacco-free-policy.html As part of the Woodruff Library's commitment to digital initiatives and the University's celebration of its 175th anniversary, MARBL is digitizing the entire run of the Emory yearbook, creating a vibrant and full-text searchable archive of the university's beloved student publication. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/emory-yearbooks-join-the-digital-revolution.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/emory-yearbooks-join-the-digital-revolution.html By making small changes to holiday routines, you can help to make the season more enjoyable and less wasteful. Emory's Office of Sustainability Initiatives offers 7 tips. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/how-to-have-a-greener-holiday.html Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/how-to-have-a-greener-holiday.html Emory University¿s Global Health Institute has received a three-year, $6 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to further develop a model for strengthening national public health institutes (NPHIs) globally. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/emory-and-u.s.-cdc-partner-to-continue-building-global-public-health-network-with-6-million-grant.html Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/emory-and-u.s.-cdc-partner-to-continue-building-global-public-health-network-with-6-million-grant.html Emory University has adopted a Climate Action Plan that chronicles the university's sustainability efforts to date, and sets forth a series of goals and recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the future, ultimately down by 85 percent per square foot by 2050. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/emory-announces-climate-action-plan.html Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/emory-announces-climate-action-plan.html A coalition of programs, faculty and students at Emory University will partner with the Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia to conduct new research and develop interventions aimed at improving health for Georgia Latinos. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/emory-partners-with-hispanic-health-coalition-to-improve-health-status-of-georgia-latinos.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/emory-partners-with-hispanic-health-coalition-to-improve-health-status-of-georgia-latinos.html A convocation celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 7 will cap Emory's 175th anniversary year. The gathering begins at 11 a.m. in Glenn Memorial Auditorium. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/anniversary-convocation-honors-history-makers.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/anniversary-convocation-honors-history-makers.html Emory University will host the largest collegiate display of The AIDS Memorial Quilt in the world on Thursday, Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, with 1,432 panels, each telling the story of the nearly 3,000 lives cut short by HIV/AIDS. This will be the largest dedicatory service Emory has ever hosted. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/11/worlds-largest-collegiate-display-of-aids-memorial-quilt-hosted-by-emory.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/11/worlds-largest-collegiate-display-of-aids-memorial-quilt-hosted-by-emory.html Construction plans remain on track for Emory University Hospital bed tower project. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/11/emory-boards-approve-next-steps-in-hospital-bed-tower-project.html Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/11/emory-boards-approve-next-steps-in-hospital-bed-tower-project.html MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark, and Emory Healthcare, have entered into a clinical affiliation to enhance access to affordable health care services in the Atlanta metro. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/11/cvs-minuteclinic-and-emory-healthcare-announce-clinical-affiliation.html Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/11/cvs-minuteclinic-and-emory-healthcare-announce-clinical-affiliation.html Garrett Turner, a 2011 Emory University graduate, has been awarded the 2012 Marshall Scholarship for graduate study in England. He is the third consecutive Emory student to receive the scholarship and the 15th overall from the university. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/11/2011-emory-graduate-awarded-prestigious-marshall-scholarship.html Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/11/2011-emory-graduate-awarded-prestigious-marshall-scholarship.html An independent study commissioned by Emory University shows that the nationally ranked research university is an important dynamo underpinning a strong economy and quality of life in Metro Atlanta and the State of Georgia. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/11/new-study-documents-broad-impact-of-emory-university.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/11/new-study-documents-broad-impact-of-emory-university.html