2024 Archive

Emory Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement launches, announces new programming

Emory University | April 17, 2024

Led by Oxford professor Kenneth Carter, the center has hired new staff and launched programming while planning its inaugural public scholarship festival Sept. 20-22.

Oxford launches new Center for Pathways and Purpose

Oxford College | March 22, 2024

This spring, the Oxford Center for Pathways and Purpose (CPP) is bringing together new and existing programs and resources across the college to help students flourish and develop their personal and professional ambitions.

John McColl, president of OCAB at Oxford, and Michele Sims, chair elect of the Oxford BOC

New Alumni Leadership Charts Innovative Course at Oxford College

Oxford College | March 21, 2024

The Oxford College Board of Counselors and Alumni Board will support a variety of student flourishing initiatives.

Emory announces 2024 Bobby Jones Scholars

Emory University | March 1, 2024

Four outstanding Emory College students representing academic achievement and passionate curiosity across the liberal arts and sciences have been selected to be Bobby Jones Scholars at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

Dr. Cassandra L. Quave to speak at 2024 Oxford Commencement

Oxford College | March 1, 2024

Quave—Emory School of Medicine assistant dean of research cores, curator of the Emory Herbarium, and associate professor in the Department of Dermatology and at the Center for the Study of Human Health—will deliver this year’s keynote address.

Faculty Spotlight: Jack Hardy

Oxford College | February 27, 2024

Associate Professor Jack Hardy gives students the tools to express themselves through the study of linguistics.

Love for travel, Oxford College inspires couple’s philanthropic legacy

Emory University | February 26, 2024

The first in his family to attend college, Warren Brook could not afford international travel while a student at Oxford. After creating an endowment for study abroad and travel courses, Warren and Kathy Brook are bequeathing their estate to the college.

Sara Larson (left and top right) and Savanah Brown (bottom right)

Tarbutton and Kabir Fellows find passions and pathways through summer experiences

Oxford College | February 6, 2024

The fellows were supported by Oxford's Center for Pathways and Purpose, which amplifies programs and resources to provide students with enriching developmental opportunities.

Oxford welcomes 2024 Spring Start class

Oxford College | January 30, 2024

Oxford's newest students arrived on campus in January with fresh perspectives after a fall semester of personal exploration.

Music takes center stage at Oxford's 2024 MLK Celebration

Oxford College | January 19, 2024

Several student groups and a Newton County community choir performed at the annual celebration.