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Located in the Highlands of Virginia, Emory & Henry has devoted itself since 1836 to believe that education can positively affect an individual, a place, and, ultimately, the wider world. Emory & Henry College is named for Bishop John Emory, an eminent Methodist church leader, and Patrick Henry, a patriot of the American Revolution and Virginia’s first governor. Together they symbolize the college’s dual emphasis on spiritual growth and civic engagement. Inspired by the motto “Increase in Excellence,” the first faculty challenged students to grow intellectually, spiritually, and physically. Today, our mission focuses on students as they follow a path of intellectual and spiritual growth on their way to successful futures. In turn, that mission is extended to others through a broad program of active engagement and community service. You will discover that Emory & Henry is a place of the promise made up of warm-hearted, caring people who care about your fulfillment. This community embraces people from all walks of life as they work together to improve the individual and the world. We are people with a mission and a long history devoted to transforming lives and increasing excellence. We affirm the Christian faith as our spiritual and moral heritage and encourage all our members to grow in faith as they grow in knowledge. We believe in the worth of each person’s religious and cultural heritage since that heritage leads to service to others in our region and the larger world. We affirm the liberal arts as our intellectual foundation and believe that excellence results when everyone actively participates in the educational process. We challenge all persons to confront historical and contemporary ideas and issues and develop the ability to think critically about all human experience areas.These traditions provide the context for our pursuit of excellence, as we engage a diverse group of well-qualified men and women in educational experiences that lead to lives of service, productive careers, and global citizenship. You will read it. You will work in the community. You will meet interesting people. You will confront difficult issues. You will be enlightened, intrigued, challenged, encouraged, guided, and set free to explore. You will share and talk and explain your point of view. At Emory & Henry, you will learn to be a contributing member of your community. You will find your place in a global society. Spiritual Life at Emory & Henry seeks to provide a place where all students may journey together as they seek to deepen their understanding. We offer a welcoming atmosphere in which everyone may feel God’s presence and peace.Whether you are looking for a group to join on your college faith journey, a place and time for worship, study, or prayer, or are considering ministry as a profession—find your place in Spiritual Life at Emory & Henry College. You will discover that learning does not begin or end with school: it is a lifelong pursuit. Moreover, those who join that pursuit are the ones who live the best lives. We invite you to learn more about our curriculum, campus, and commitment to you by scheduling a personalized visit where you can meet with a professor, sit-in a college class, discuss college fit and even enjoy a meal on us. If you cannot make it to campus, take our virtual tour, and contact your admissions counselor. The average Emory & Henry College student is one who not only excels in the classroom but is involved in co-curricular programs as well. Whether through membership and leadership in student organizations, participation in intramural events and outdoor adventures, exploring religious and spiritual opportunities or being active in residence hall programming, the E&H student is engaged and learning in many exciting areas of campus life. Emory & Henry College, founded in 1836, stands as the oldest college in Southwest Virginia. The central campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Historic Landmarks Register. Construction of the main Emory & Henry campus began in 1836, and the first students were enrolled in 1838. Emory & Henry College is one of the few in the South that has operated for more than 181 years under the same name and continued affiliation with the founding organization. The founding organization was the Holston Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Emory & Henry’s church-relatedness remains strong. Today Emory & Henry is one of 122 institutions affiliated with The United Methodist Church. Because of its distinguished history, the central campus of Emory & Henry is designated as a “historic district” on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Historic Landmarks Register. Emory & Henry was granted the honor of pioneering in efforts to establish higher education in rural Southwest Virginia. Currently, Emory & Henry enrolls over 1,000 undergraduate students, almost equally divided between men and women, along with a growing number of graduate students both on the main campus and at the school of health sciences. These students join with a dynamic faculty and staff to pursue the college’s motto: Macte virtue, “Increase in Excellence.” Committed to the concept of liberal arts education, a desire for education of high quality, and a concern for spiritual and ethical issues, members of the college community are proud of its past and excited about the future. 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Emory University, a top-ranked private institution recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts colleges, graduate and professional schools, and one of the world's leading healthcare systems, is located on a beautiful campus in Atlanta, Georgia's historic Druid Hills neighborhood. Whatever your interest in Emory, we would welcome your visit to campus. Emory maintains an uncommon balance for an institution of its standing: our scholars and experts generate $628 million in research funding annually while maintaining a traditional emphasis on teaching. The University is enriched by collaboration among its schools, centers, and partners and the legacy and energy of Atlanta. The 2017 Annual Report details the difference Emory makes in the classroom, in the clinic, in Atlanta, and in the world with robust sections that include seven key areas: Creating Knowledge, Educating the Next Generation, Caring and Healing, Transforming Society, Global Impact, Emory in Atlanta, and University Milestones. Emory empowers the active, passionate pursuit of learning for a better world. Through teaching, research, and service, our faculty members play an essential role in helping Emory achieve its vision of an inquiry-driven, ethically engaged, and diverse intellectual community. The provost is the chief academic officer of Emory University. Her mission is to advance Emory's academic progress and nurture the University's intellectual life by engaging and promoting Emory's community of faculty, students, and staff. The University offers academic degrees and programs through nine schools, including more than 70 undergraduate choices and dozens of graduate and professional specialties. The academic year is divided into two semesters, plus a summer term. Individual integrity is expected and respected here. A robust system of school-based honor codes safeguards the University's academic integrity. All students agree by their enrollment to abide by their school's honor code. The University defines a set of ethical principles for the campus community. Emory is one of the nation's leading research universities, building on an uncommon combination of campus-based resources and global partnerships. Our students pursue doctoral research in more than 40 specialties. The Woodruff Health Sciences Center brings together research-based at the University's schools of medicine, nursing, and public health and Yerkes National Primate Research Center with the expertise of Emory Healthcare. Our library system integrates the resources of the Robert W. Woodruff Library with several specialty collections on campus. We support our researchers in advancing public scholarship, accelerating discoveries' application, and communicating their significance. In doing so, we better advance Emory's mission "to create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity." Emory's students, faculty, and staff create a welcoming and enterprising community. We enjoy a host of colorful traditions that range from Wonderful Wednesdays and Dooley's Week to Classroom on the Quad and Emory Cares International Service Day. Moreover, we always have 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 18 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. Diverse events fill the University's online calendar. The activities of hundreds of student groups keep life on campus lively. Moreover, students can enjoy residential campus life while also having ready access to Atlanta's resources. Since 1905, Emory Healthcare has been at the forefront of medicine, putting research into lifesaving action. It is part of Emory University's Woodruff Health Sciences Center. Experts are working on pioneering new ways to prevent and treat disease, prepare the next generation to save and improve lives and provide the highest-quality clinical care possible to the community. Because of Emory's extensive cross-disciplinary relationships, patients and physicians have direct access to leading research. Students and researchers observe real-world applications for their studies and discoveries. The Methodist Episcopal Church founded Emory College in 1836 in the small Georgia town of Oxford. The founders named the town for the school's prestigious British cousin and named the school for a bishop who dreamed of an American education that molded character and the mind. The little school struggled for decades, and finally began to prosper in the late 1800s. By 1914, the Methodist Church was looking to create a university in the South, and Emory College was looking to expand. The task of safeguarding the official Spirit of Emory rests on the slender frame of a biology lab skeleton named Dooley. He first emerged as a campus presence in 1899. The endeavor to answer the enduring question, "Who is Dooley?" is ongoing. Several secret societies have emerged over the years. DVS is the oldest, founded on the Oxford campus in 1902. New members of these groups appear to be chosen based on how likely they are to contribute to campus life, both as students and alumni. View full university

Nearly 100 years of excellence means we know how to create lasting and meaningful business impact. Paving a way forward in business requires bold, fresh perspective and talented, curious minds. Fortunately, our esteemed faculty bring this -- and more -- to the classroom every day. As thought leaders in their field, our faculty interpret contemporary problems and conduct research that shapes the global marketplace. As though producers in the classroom, their insights will challenge your thinking and expand your intellect. In short, our faculty impact what you learn and the direction of leading businesses worldwide. They are also engaged, available resources for the Goizueta community and business community alike -- an incredibly valuable combination often lacking in business schools. At Goizueta, you can be confident that you will grow in many ways, most notably in the insights you know and the invaluable people who help you along the way. We believe how you learn just as important as what you learn, and through our globally-recognized approach for blending theory with practice, we assure you – you will learn more than you thought imaginable. Goizueta's student experience goes beyond classroom-based knowledge by having you actively learn and execute the skills needed for lifelong career success. Our curriculum facilitates action-based learning experiences at every turn and within every program. That intentional blend of theory and practice means you will go from learning into doing, the perfect segue to produce meaningful results. Even further, our focus on your professional leadership skills means you will develop your talent to lead as your best self. At Goizueta, you can be more than just a student. You can be a leader in one of the dozens of student clubs. You can be a problem solver with real Fortune 100 clients. You can be a global traveler who understands how business gets done in other cultures. A Goizueta education means learning in actionable and value-added ways so that you can be an active participant in your long-term success. From dozens of global headquarters to hundreds of corporate offices to the thousands of thriving small businesses in fields like media, technology, and real estate – Atlanta is a map to your success. Our growing, global city is one where professionals work, live, and thrive. Home to more than five million people and almost as many cultural, social, entertainment, and recreational opportunities, is a true renaissance metropolis. Goizueta offers a unique blended opportunity - big city access with a sprawling suburban campus. Here you will find faculty and staff tackling issues on the global stage, world-class facilities, and a community of students driven to excel. Here you will find the intersection of industry and culture, of business and personal. Atlanta provides the perfect global stage for your business school success, and Goizueta lets you be assured you will perform at your very best. Business education has been an integral part of Emory University's identity for nearly 100 years. That kind of longevity and significance is evidence we are doing something right. With an impressive suite of degree and non-degree programs tailored to match student interest and meet their needs, Emory University's Goizueta Business School delivers academic offerings with a profoundly personal and highly transformational experience. As one of the highly regarded research universities globally, Emory has a reputation based on the scholarly achievements of its world-class faculty, high-achieving students, top-ranked schools, and more than 70 cutting-edge research centers. Every year, the University maintains the perfect balance between transformative research and stellar academics. Home to about 15,000 students, Emory offers a wealth of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, arts and entertainment opportunities, research and community service programs, and various other opportunities that give you a rich university experience. In addition to its international reputation, one of Emory's greatest strengths lies in our students, faculty, and staff's diversity. As a community, we value differences and offer various organizations, events, and programming that enable you to utilize your unique talents. Goizueta is where bright futures begin. Created in 1919 as one of the nation's first business schools, the school's influence extends across the U.S. and around the globe. Our MBA programs consistently rank in the top 25 in the world among significant publications, including Businessweek, Fortified by a prestigious reputation and recognized for excellence in finance, strategy, and leadership, Goizueta and its programs give you the edge to succeed in an everchanging world of commerce. We provide rigorous, relevant academics, an intimate learning environment accessible, acclaimed faculty, and critical connections in a thriving business hub. Our namesake was one of the great business leaders of the 20th century. During his 16-year tenure at The Coca Cola Company, Roberto Goizueta increased its value from $4 billion to $145 billion -- ensuring its place among "America's Most Admired Corporations," as listed by Fortune. While building the business, Goizueta also contributed substantially to the progress of Emory and the business school. Throughout his life, Goizueta was driven by curiosity, intellectual courage, and integrity. We are honored to share his name and live out his values, which form the cornerstone of our educational approach and are fundamental to our mission to educate the best of tomorrow's leaders. View full university