The 2025 FAAN inductees include Laney graduates Brittany Butts (top row, third from right) and Paula Tucker bottom row, far right)
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2025 American Academy of Nursing Fellows to include Laney inductees
The American Academy of Nursing will induct 16 members of the Emory community into its 2025 Class of Fellows, including two Laney Graduate School alumnae, Paula Tucker, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C, FAANP and Brittany Butts, PhD, RN, FAHA, for their substantial contributions to healthcare.
Brittany Butts, PhD, RN, FAHA
Assistant Professor and Alumna, Laney Graduate School
Butts is a cardiovascular nurse scientist whose work explores the links between heart disease, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s disease risk. With a PhD from the Laney Graduate School in nursing and immunology, she is an award-winning pathophysiology teacher whose research focuses on biological behavioral omics, health disparities, and caregiver well-being.
Paula Tucker, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C, FAANP
Associate Clinical Professor and Emergency Nurse Practitioner Program Director, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Alumna, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and Laney Graduate School
Tucker is an emergency nurse practitioner and national leader in health professions education, workforce development, and clinical practice. A Laney MSN and PhD graduate, she practices at the Grady Emergency Care Center and researches traumatic brain injury. She holds leadership positions in national NP organizations and helps shape policy and educational standards for the emergency NP workforce.
Learn more in the Emory News Center
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Student Union Collective Bargaining Update
Emory University and SEIU Workers United, Southern Region Local 29, held productive collective bargaining sessions on June 26 and July 10.
The Union presented amended proposals on visa & work authorization, voluntary savings, workspace, leave, health insurance, discipline and discharge, professional development resources, and non-discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
The University presented amended proposals on funding pools, grievance & arbitration, intellectual property, leave, professional development resources and visa & work authorization, force majeure, workplace safety, discipline and discharge, and an academic vs. employment appendix.
The parties reached tentative agreements on English language support program, intellectual property, and non-discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
The next session will take place on Tuesday, July 29 . Updates will be provided in the Grad Report as negotiations progress.
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Mark Your Calendar: G.I.V.E. Day is Coming!
Join GDBBS Involved in Volunteerism at Emory (G.I.V.E.) Day 2025 on Saturday, July 19, a special day of service, community, and impact.
G.I.V.E. Day brings together students, faculty, staff, friends, and family to support nonprofit organizations across Atlanta. Whether you're passionate about environmental conservation, animal welfare, or food distribution, this is your chance to give back in a meaningful way.
Volunteer sites include Trees Atlanta, Ronald McDonald House, Unearthing Farms, Atlanta Community Food Bank and the PAWS animal shelter. All projects will take place throughout the morning followed by a complimentary lunch at Cannon Chapel.
Ready to lend a hand? Sign up to volunteer here.
When: Saturday, July 19
View all volunteer events and sign up.
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Consulting Experience with the Goizueta Consulting Association
Are you interested in gaining hands-on consulting experience with real companies in the Atlanta area during the Fall semester?
The Goizueta Consulting Association is recruiting students to assist in performing services for Biotech and non-Biotech companies. This opportunity offers a range of experiences to students interested in learning more about market research, creating financial forecasts and other related business activities according to each client’s needs.
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Job Opportunity – Graduate Assistant
Emory College Academic Success under the Office for Undergraduate Education, is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support the coordination, communication, and development of its peer-led academic support program. Programs include Learning Assistance, Peer Tutoring, Academic Coaching and Accountability Groups.
The Graduate Assistant will help strengthen the programs’ operations, student engagement, and campus partnerships through data management, mentoring support, and outreach.
Duration: 15 hours/week
Compensation: $18/hour
Interested? View the full job description here. Send your cover letter and resume to Kate Kendall at kate.kendall@emory.edu.
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Job Opportunity - Student Intervention Services Responder
Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services is seeking new responders to join the SIS team. Students who are second-year graduate students and beyond are encouraged to apply.
The SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students’ active crises. Compensation is provided and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support.
Questions? Contact Kimberly McNeal
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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
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Emory Student Telehealth
24/7 Medical and Mental Health
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Are You Concerned about a Student?
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Emory Flexible Teaching Toolkit
The toolkit is a collection of resources
designed to support the development of
flexible courses from CFDE, TLT, ATS,
and Library Services. Resources are
helpful to graduate students involved in
teaching at every level.
Read here.
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