Emory University
Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. It was founded in 1836 as Emory College by the Methodist Episcopal Church and named in honor of Methodist bishop John Emory. Its main campus is in Druid Hills, 3 miles (4.8 km) from Downtown Atlanta.
Former name | Emory College (1836–1915) |
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| Motto | Cor prudentis possidebit scientiam (Latin) |
Motto in English | "The wise heart seeks knowledge" |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | 1836 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
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| Endowment | $11 billion (2021) |
| President | Gregory L. Fenves |
Total staff | 32,594 (2020) includes approx. 24,000 health care employees |
| Students | 15,909 (Fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 8,155 (Fall 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 7,754 (Fall 2022) |
| Location | , , United States 33°47′28″N 84°19′24″W |
| Campus | Large city, 631 acres (255 ha) |
| Other campuses | Oxford |
| Newspaper | The Emory Wheel |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Nickname | Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – UAA |
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| Website | www |
Emory is composed of nine undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools and enrolls nearly 16,000 students from the US and over 100 foreign countries. Emory Healthcare is the largest healthcare system in the state of Georgia and comprises seven major hospitals, including Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown. The university operates the Winship Cancer Institute, Yerkes National Primate Research Center, and many disease and vaccine research centers. Emory University is adjacent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is a long-time partner in global and national prevention and research initiatives. Emory University is the leading coordinator of the U.S. Health Department's National Ebola Training and Education Center. The university is one of four institutions involved in the NIAID's Tuberculosis Research Units Program. The International Association of National Public Health Institutes is headquartered at the university.
Emory University has the 15th-largest endowment among U.S. colleges and universities. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is cited for high scientific performance and citation impact in the CWTS Leiden Ranking. Emory University was elected to the Association of American Universities in 1995.
Emory faculty and alumni include 1 President of the United States, 2 Prime Ministers, 9 university presidents, 11 members of the United States Congress, 2 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, a Vice President of the United States, a United States Speaker of the House, and a United States Supreme Court Justice. Other notable alumni include 21 Rhodes Scholars and 6 Pulitzer Prize winners, as well as Emmy Award winners, Grammy Award winners, MacArthur Fellows, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, heads of state and other leaders in foreign government. Emory has more than 165,000 alumni, with 75 alumni clubs established worldwide in 20 countries.