Emory University

Emory University, a top-ranked private institution recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts colleges, graduate and professional schools, and one of the worlds leading health care systems, is located on a beautiful campus in Atlanta, Georgias historic Druid Hills neighborhood. Founded in 1836, is a leading research university, and one of only 65 universities in the Association of American Universities (AAU), Emory’s passion, purpose, and resolve help sustain and improve global communities through individual actions and collective impact. The university empowers the active, passionate pursuit of learning for a better world. Through teaching, research and service, its faculty members play an essential role in helping Emory achieve its vision of an inquiry-driven, ethically engaged and diverse intellectual community. Emory offers academic degrees and programs through nine schools, including more than 70 undergraduate choices and dozens of graduate and professional specialties. Students, faculty and staff create a welcoming and enterprising community. The university enjoy a host of colorful traditions that range from Wonderful Wednesdays and Dooleys Week to Classroom on the Quad and Emory Cares International Service Day. And it always has room for new ideas, two students with a vision of making a difference started Volunteer Emory. The Emory Eagles compete within NCAA Division III in 19 sports. Arts at Emory hosts hundreds of programs that bring together thousands of students, faculty, guest artists and visitors annually. The university designates more than half of the campus as protected green space and engages the community through a range of sustainability initiatives. Emorys main campus covers more than 600 acres in Atlantas historic suburb of Druid Hills. Students, faculty, staff and visitors enjoy a peaceful, pedestrian-friendly environment, with easy proximity to one of the nations fastest-growing metropolitan areas. The campus features a thoughtful balance of buildings and green space. Peavine Creek, a branch of the historic Peachtree Creek, winds through maples, oaks, magnolias, pines and dogwoods that grace the gently rolling hills.