“I would like to be remembered as a champion of human rights, as a president who kept our country at peace, and as having been a distinguished professor at Emory University.” — President Jimmy Carter
With the passing of President Carter, the world has lost a beacon for justice and human rights, and Emory has lost a beloved member of our community. The Carter Center was founded in partnership with Emory, and President Carter served as University Distinguished Professor, engaging with generations of students and faculty.
As Emory joins the world in mourning the death of President Carter and celebrating his remarkable life, take a look back at his decades of collaboration with the university and the profound legacy he leaves behind.
The alliance between Emory and The Carter Center, established in 1982, fosters an extraordinary community of scholarship and practice that will continue to impact the world, advancing peace and improving health.
Selected through Early Decision I and the QuestBridge Scholars Match program, these talented students are the foundation for Emory’s incoming class. See their excited reactions and learn more about the first members of the Class of 2029.
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