Emory News: Affordable Staff Housing, Award-Winning Student Newspaper, Top Doctors, New Palliative Tool, & Major Grants Announced

Hello, Emory community! It's Monday, July 21, 2025, and here's your latest campus news. Emory University is transforming two buildings on Peachtree Street into over 50 competitively priced apartments for healthcare staff at Emory Midtown. This initiative aims to support nurses and technicians who are increasingly priced out of downtown Atlanta, while preserving much of the historic site's architecture. The project is still in early planning stages, with key details related to housing eligibility and accommodations for families yet to be finalized. Congratulations to The Emory Wheel, our student-run campus newspaper, for being named the best in the country by the Society of Professional Journalists. This prestigious recognition highlights the dedication and talent of our student journalists. Seventy-three physicians from Emory's Winship Cancer Institute have been selected by their peers as "Top Doctors" in Atlanta magazine's 2025 list. Representing 31 specialties, these physicians provide exceptional cancer care across 10 campuses in the Atlanta area. Winship Cancer Institute has developed "More Access to Palliative Care Georgia," a user-friendly web tool designed to help patients, families, and referring physicians locate nearby palliative care services. This initiative aims to improve statewide access and highlight underserved areas. Tuan Vinh, a recent Emory College graduate, has been selected as an NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholar. He will study genomics and predictive modeling, furthering Emory's tradition of excellence in research and scholarship. Emory University has received a grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation to establish a Nurse Practitioner Fellowship, set to launch in 2026. This program aims to enhance specialized care for Parkinson's patients and support advanced training for nurse practitioners. - : Celebrate Emory Night with Atlanta United FC on Saturday, July 19. The event includes a complimentary tailgate at 5:30 p.m. in the Home Depot Backyard, followed by a 7:30 p.m. game against Charlotte FC. A limited-edition Emory x Atlanta United scarf is included with each ticket for the first 100 buyers. Order your tickets by July 18. That's all for today's update. Stay tuned for more news and events happening around Emory University.