Emory University
- United States
- Founded 1836
Overview
Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1836 as Emory College by the Methodist Episcopal Church and named in honor of Methodist bishop John Emory.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1836Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | AtlantaSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 14,915 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | emory.edu (opens in a new tab) |
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| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Yun Ch'iho (opens in a new tab)Korean independence activist (1864-1945)
- Alben W. Barkley (opens in a new tab)American politician and vice president of the United States from 1949 to 1953 (1877-1956)
- Newt Gingrich (opens in a new tab)American politician and former speaker of the United States House of Representatives
- Keri Hilson (opens in a new tab)American R&B singer
- Christopher McCandless (opens in a new tab)American hiker and explorer (1968–1992)
- Peter Buck (opens in a new tab)American musician; guitarist for R.E.M., songwriter, record producer
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