About Emory University
Emory University, situated in Atlanta, Georgia, was founded in 1836 as Emory College by the Methodist Episcopal Church, honoring Methodist bishop John Emory. Its Druid Hills campus, 3 miles from Downtown Atlanta, hosts nine schools and enrolls nearly 16,000 students from the US and over 100 countries. Emory Healthcare, Georgia's largest healthcare system, includes seven major hospitals. The university leads in medical research, collaborating with the CDC and overseeing global health initiatives. Notably, Emory is home to the innovative SEE Learning program, fostering emotional, social, and ethical intelligence in K-12 students. With significant endowment and research activity, Emory is a member of the Association of American Universities, boasting alumni who are leaders in various fields worldwide.