Emory University

Emory University is a private research university located in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1836 by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Originally established as Emory College in Oxford, Georgia, it relocated to Atlanta in 1919 and has since grown into a diverse institution known for its academic excellence and research contributions.

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through its various schools, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine, School of Law, Goizueta Business School, Candler School of Theology, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, and Rollins School of Public Health. Emory is recognized for its strong emphasis on health sciences, liberal arts education, and significant research initiatives, particularly in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Emory University serves a broad audience, including prospective students, researchers, healthcare professionals, and the community through public health initiatives and cultural programs. It is committed to diversity and inclusion, having opened its doors to women and African American students in the mid-20th century.