Facts & Figures
The facts and figures of the university, taken together, tell a story through its:
- People: Emory's presidents, faculty members during the early years, and more
- Places: Campuses, historic landmarks, and named places and spaces
- Dates: Select events in timeline and "today in history" formats
Highlights |
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| To create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity | Emory's mission |
| Emory College chartered | 1836 |
| Emory University chartered | 1915 |
| Graduating class size, 1841 | 3 |
| First PhD subject, 1948 | Chemistry |
| Pivotal Candler gift, 1914 | $1 million |
| Pivotal Woodruff gift, 1979 | $105 million |
| Current number of campuses | 3 |
| Wonderful Wednesdays tradition | 1967 - 1982 |
| Dooley tradition | 1899 - Eternity |
| Intercollegiate athletic participation prohibited | 1891 |
| Emory founds University Athletic Association (UAA) with 7 other schools | 1986 |
| Number of NCAA Division III varsity teams, 2013 | 18 |