January 20, 2026

Nomination Deadline is Today for the 2026 Laney Graduate School Awards

Today is the last day to submit nominations for the 2026 Laney Graduate School Awards, which honor LGS students, faculty, staff, and alumni who demonstrate exceptional scholarship, leadership, service, and community impact.

Nominations should be 200–500 words unless otherwise noted in the award description.

Award winners will be notified in March 2026, and honorees will be celebrated at the LGS Awards Ceremony in April.

Nomination deadline: Today🚨

Full award descriptions and links to the nomination forms are included below.

Access the Laney Graduate School Awards descriptions and nomination form

Safety Advisory: Temporary Deferral of Travel to Israel and Iran

Due to escalating tensions and guidance from International SOS, the Executive Travel Safety Committee (ETSC) and Global Engagement’s Global Safety & Security team recommend that all Emory faculty, staff, and graduate students defer all travel to Israel or Iran until January 30, 2026.

The above recommendation is consistent with the security partner (International SOS) assessment and guidance.

For any Emory travelers planning essential travel to Israel or Iran in the coming weeks, please connect with the global safety and security global engagement team for additional guidance and preparation.

This travel recommendation has been published on the below webpages to reflect the current situation and will be updated as conditions evolve.

https://global.emory.edu/services/travel/health-safety.html

https://global.emory.edu/services/travel/international-travel-restrictions.html

Questions? Contact Alma Reynal-Quintanilla, senior program coordinator, at alma.reynal.quintanilla@emory.edu.

3MT Submissions Close Next Friday

The final day to submit a preliminary application for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) and Master’s Showcase competition is 12 p.m., Friday, January 30. Laney Graduate School students who have yet to finalize their presentations are encouraged to submit their applications by the noon deadline. 

The 3MT and Master’s Showcase competition is an excellent opportunity for graduate students to develop essential public speaking skills, gain recognition, and compete for prizes. 

📅 Don’t miss out – submit your entry before time runs out.  

Apply for 2026 Bouchet Graduate Honor Society

Are you a Doctoral Scholar or Postdoctoral Fellow dedicated to advancing excellence in academia? Do you create a supportive, inclusive environment for your academic peers? If so, now is your chance to apply for the 2026 Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society!

🚨Extended application deadline🚨: Tuesday, January 27

👉 Learn more and apply here

Questions? Contact laney.aero@emory.edu.

The Ethical Future of AI & Entrepreneurship

Are you interested in learning more about the ethical future of AI and entrepreneurship? If so, join the interactive panel and conversation hosted by the computer science master’s program.

All LGS students are welcome!

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, February 4
Location: The Hatchery, 1578 Avenue Pl #200, Atlanta, GA 30329

👉Register here

Questions? Contact Mathew Estrada, computer science, program coordinator, at mdestra@emory.edu.

Kickstart Your Health in the New Year: Dietician Support

Laney students can schedule free, confidential sessions with Emory dieticians through Student Health Services. Sessions support healthy lifestyle changes, nutrition, and wellness goals.

Topics may include disordered eating, managing a nutrition-related disease, mindful eating, and more.

Schedule through the Patient Portal

Call for Halle Graduate Global Fellows

The Halle Institute for Global Research and Learning in collaboration with Laney Graduate School has launched the 2026 Graduate Global Research Fellows program for LGS PhD students in the pre-candidacy stage.

Students from all research traditions and LGS divisions conducting research outside of the United States or for transitional projects where most of the research occurs outside of the United States are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: This program will fund up to twelve grants with maximum awards of $5, 000 / grant

Application deadline: 11:59 p.m., Sunday, February 1, 2026

👉See the full program description

AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop

Laney Graduate School is sponsoring three student participants to attend the AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop. The CASE workshop is an exciting opportunity to learn from science policy and advocacy experts about the role of science in policymaking and the federal policy-making process. It empowers participants with ways to become a voice for research throughout their careers.

When: April 12-15, 2026
Location: Washington D.C.
Application deadline: 12 p.m., February 11, 2026

👉Apply here
👉Learn more here

F-1 Graduate Students: Has your stipend/funding source changed?

If you are a graduate student and your funding source/stipend has changed from Emory University to an external source, please discuss this update with your ISSS advisor no later than January 21, 2026.

Your advisor will work with you to update your I-20 Financial Information section and determine if work authorization is needed.

International Community Friday Lunch, Starting January 30

The purpose of these events is to extend a warm welcome, share helpful resources from our sponsors, and create a space for the international community to gather over free lunches. International Community Friday Lunch (ICFL) is a long-standing collaboration between the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life (OSRL) and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).

To ensure we are best serving active participants, the first 100 students and scholars who arrive for ICFL will be served. We encourage you to get there as early as possible to enjoy this very popular program.

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Date: Every Friday starting January 30
Location: Cannon Chapel, Brooks Commons

LGS Graduate Writing Group – Spring 2026 edition

Join fellow graduate students for focused writing sprints, within a supportive community, that can help you move your writing forward.

Meeting times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 a.m.
Dates: Jan. 20 – Apr. 23, 2026
Location: White Hall, Conference Room 100 (in-person)
Zoom Meeting ID 91577985038 (online)

Questions? Contact Olexandra Kostenko

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