November 17, 2025

John Anthony Fuller Receives the 2025 Kharen Fulton Award for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Impact

John Anthony Fuller, a doctoral nursing student in the Laney Graduate School at Emory University, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Kharen Fulton Award, which recognizes graduate students whose work exemplifies a deep commitment to community engagement.

The award, named for the late Dr. Kharen Fulton, celebrates scholars who embody her legacy of advocacy, mentorship, and the pursuit of justice across academic and community spaces.

Fuller's scholarship centers on dismantling health disparities and achieving health equity for all; especially Black LGBTQ+ cancer survivors whose health journeys are often shaped by the profound influence of social determinants of health. His research draws from rigorous training in cancer health equity, sexual and gender minority health, and population science. His high-impact work has earned national recognition and support from organizations such as the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National LGBT Cancer Network.

Diploma Ceremony Moving to Gas South Convention Center

LGS Community! We are excited to announce that beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year Diploma Ceremony and beyond, our ceremonies and receptions will take place at the Gas South Convention Center, located in Duluth, Georgia.

2026 LGS Diploma Ceremony Details

Time: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 9

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We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our graduates during this special event!

Additional details about arrival times, parking, and guest information will be shared on the LGS Commencement webpage as they become available.

Eagle Food Pantry Restock: Supporting Students Through Community Care

As the semester moves into its final stretch, Emory students are juggling exams, projects, and the pressures of daily life.

For some, food insecurity adds an additional layer of stress that can make academic success even more challenging. To ensure that every student has access to essential resources this season, Student Case Management and Intervention Services (SCMIS) is leading a campus-wide effort to restock the Eagle Food Pantry.

From November 17 through November 24, SCMIS invites students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to participate in a community-driven collection effort. This initiative is an opportunity for the Emory community to come together in support of students who may need extra help during a crucial time in the academic calendar.

Smart Financial Tools: Cash Course

The new Cash Course is a free online tool designed for students to help plan and manage their finances, from budgeting to saving.

👉 Explore the course and start managing your money with confidence.
💻 Access code: 4998

For more financial resources or to book a financial wellness appointment with the Office of Financial Aid, visit here.

Nourish to Flourish

Looking for a healthy recipe to fuel your week without breaking the bank?

Warm up with this delicious Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili recipe from Minimalist Baker that's ready in under 30 minutes!

The full recipe and tips are available here.

The Diabetes Translational Accelerator (DTA) is advancing research and technologies to address the most pressing challenges in diabetes and its complications through start-ups and commercialization.

Through the Lakshmi and Subramonian Shankar Fellowship, Emory PhD students can receive $45,000 per year for up to five years to support stipend, tuition, and insurance while working to commercialize their dissertation research. Fellows may also be eligible for up to $75,000 from the Shankar Innovation Fund to bring a minimum viable product to market.

The fellowship is open to prospective Laney PhD applicants as well as current first- or second-year PhD students at Emory. Student–advisor teams are encouraged to tackle high-priority diabetes problems identified in India and rural Georgia—or propose innovative solutions with strong justification. Applicants should plan for both technical and clinical co-advisors, including at least one from the Woodruff Health Sciences Center. Students from all disciplines, including STEM and beyond, are welcome.

Questions or need help finding co-advisors? Contact egdrc.dta@emory.edu.

👉Learn more here

Friendsgiving!

Join the Office of LGBT Life, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), and the Emory Pride Employee Network for a Friendsgiving dinner for students who will not be leaving campus for the holiday.

Time: 6-8 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 20
Location: Cox Hall, 3rd Floor Lobby
👉RSVP here

Remote Emory Job Opportunity: Graduate Research Assistant

The Tribal Consultation Research Project - 𐒻𐒼𐓂 Lab at Oxford College of Emory University supports the creation of Corral, a centralized platform designed to improve access to Tribal Consultation opportunities across the federal government.

Responsibilities for this role include:
✅ Reviewing and coding documents
✅ Data entry, cleaning, and documentation
✅ Coordinating and supervising undergraduate research activities

Application deadline: Monday, Dec. 1

For more information on the position and how to apply, visit here.

Emory Celebrates International Education Week!

Join us in celebrating International Education Week at Emory, November 17-21.

The mission of International Education Week at Emory is to expand the positive impact of Emory University in the world by broadening worldviews, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation in global education, research, and engagement.

The 2025 theme is "One World, Many Voices: Education for a Compassionate Future." Global Emory aims to commemorate Emory research, collaboration, and engagement around the world.

View programming and events here

Applications are now open! Intercultural Training for Doctoral Students

Looking to strengthen your intercultural communication skills and connect with doctoral peers around the world? The Global Universities for Societal Impact (GUSI) network—featuring Emory University, the University of Bonn, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI), and the University of St Andrews—is offering a five-session, online intercultural training for doctoral students from all disciplines.

Gain tools on:
✅ Cultural self-awareness
✅ Understanding others’ values
✅ Developing intercultural competencies.

Duration: January–March 2026
Format: Online, 5 interactive sessions, 60-120 minutes each
Application Period: October 20 – November 28, 2025
👉 Apply here

For more information, contact Natalie Cruz at natalie.cruz@emory.edu

Academic Success Resources

Are you looking for some help related to procrastination, imposter syndrome, test anxiety, perfectionism, or attention and concentration challenges? Check out the resources available on CAPS website.

In addition, the LGS Student Affairs Team is here to support every phase of your educational journey, so reach out any time! They can connect you to resources, answer questions you might have, or discuss concerns.

Explore these topics and other student affairs-related topics by contacting an LGS Student Affairs team member:

Jennifer M. Cason, EdD, assistant dean of student affairs and deputy Title IX coordinator

Emily Neutens, associate director of student affairs

Shannon Marsh, student affairs program coordinator