Welcome National Association of Black Journalists
We hope you enjoy your stay in this dynamic and global city we call home.
When Emory University was founded in Atlanta in 1915, few could foresee the tremendous growth ahead for both. Today, Atlanta is a dynamic business, cultural, and educational center, and Emory is an academic and research powerhouse shaping critical thinkers and compassionate leaders who move the world forward. Both Emory and Atlanta benefit from a shared purpose that creates partnerships and impact here and across the globe.
Faculty Experts
Emory faculty are leading authorities on a wide variety of global, national, and local issues. Browse our directory of faculty experts, ready to provide background or speak on myriad topics. Our Media Relations team is happy to help connect you.

Research
Emory research spans disciplines—and our impact spans continents. We ask bold questions, collaborating to find answers, and apply our knowledge in service to humanity.
- $1.075 billion in sponsored awards (FY25)
- $677 million in federal funding (FY25)
- $398 million in funding from external non-federal sources (FY25)
- 4,300+ externally sponsored awards (FY25)
- 50+ major research/education centers and partnerships (FY25)

Rankings
All rankings by US News & World Report
#24
National Universities (2026)
#21
Best Value School (2026)
#1
Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Program (2026, joint program with Georgia Tech)
#1
Best Nursing Schools: Master’s (2026)
#2
Best Public Health Schools and Programs (2026)
Tier 1 Institution
Best Medical Schools (Research) (2026)
Our Mission
Students and Alumni
Emory is known for a collaborative student environment throughout our two liberal arts colleges and seven graduate and professional schools. Our students don’t compete, but push each other to think creatively, work cooperatively, and ensure each other’s success.
- 8,341 undergraduates
- 8,170 graduate students
- 50 states plus Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico
- 100+ countries
- 180,000+ alumni worldwide
- 51,800+ alumni in Atlanta
- Top producer of student and alumni US Fulbright Awards for 10 years running

Workforce and Economic Outlook
3,800+
regular full-time faculty
14,500+
full- and part-time university staff
30,100+
full- and part-time health care employees
$12 billion
Emory University endowment
$8 billion
Emory Healthcare net revenue (FY25)
$24.1 billion
statewide economic output by Emory University and Emory Healthcare (FY25)


