| | 165th Edition | June
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| State Affairs | Brain Health Visit
On May 28, University System of Georgia Chancellor “Sonny” Perdue visited Emory’s Brain Health Center, accompanied by President Gregory L. Fenves, members of the Emory Brain Health Executive Advisory Council, and the OGCA State Affairs Team. The tour allowed Chancellor Perdue, President Fenves, and Brain Health Center stakeholders to explore a partnership around whole brain care in Georgia and evaluate the work and research happening in the space. The State Affairs Team will continue to highlight the groundbreaking initiatives at the Brain Health Center and identify opportunities to collaborate with the state. |
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|  | | | Pictured above from left to right are Tom Johnson, former president of Cable News Network (CNN) and Emory Brain Health Center advocate; Annie Hunt Burriss, Emory Brain Health Executive Advisory Council member; Dennis Lockhart, former president and CEO of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and Emory Brain Health Executive Advisory Council member and chair; President Gregory L. Fenves; Chancellor ‘Sonny’ Perdue; and Dr. Allan Levey, an internationally recognized expert in neurodegenerative disorders. |
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| | Georgia Chamber Foundation
On May 29, President Gregory L. Fenves participated in a panel discussion for the Georgia Chamber Foundation, alongside Stuart Countess, President and CEO of KIA Georgia (panel moderator), and Commissioner Greg Dozier, Technical College of Georgia. The discussion focused on preparing the next generation for the workforce, and how higher education and the business community can collaborate to promote readiness (such as through experiential learning) and ensure success in the evolving job market. |
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|  | Federal Affairs | Funding Update
Over the past few weeks, the FY2025 appropriations process has started to come into sharper focus. In the House of Representatives, significant cuts across the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services are expected. The Senate may see decreased funding, but not to the same extent as the House’s funding levels. Once each chamber passes its respective bills, a conference committee will need to reach an agreement on next year’s funding levels. If Congress cannot agree by Oct. 1, a Continuing Resolution will need to pass to keep the government open. OGCA is working with our champions to show the impact of federal spending on Emory and the need to invest in research. |
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| Community Affairs | Advance Voting
On Monday, June 10, advance voting will start in DeKalb County, and Emory will once again host a polling site at 1599 Clifton Road. During advance voting (also called early voting), registered DeKalb County voters can vote at any DeKalb County advance voting site. Find more information on the DeKalb County website or sign up to volunteer at the DeKalb County polling site hosted by Emory. |
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|  | In Other News | Emory’s Economic Impact
The OGCA team is frequently asked about Emory’s economic impact. Last year, we commissioned a study that provides excellent insight to that area. Overall, Emory is a significant driver of economic activity for Atlanta, the region, and the state of Georgia. In aggregate:
- Emory produces $19.3 billion of economic activity and directly or indirectly supports about 100,000 jobs statewide each year.
- Emory is a major employer in the region, supporting one in every 12 jobs in DeKalb and Fulton counties, and one in every 52 jobs in the state of Georgia.
- Emory generates more than $347 million in state tax revenues every year.
- Emory has undertaken $1.6 billion in capital investments during the past three years.
- Emory students inject an additional $472 million per year in spending into the state.
- Alumni living and working in Georgia earn an additional $1.3 billion a year due to the educationand credentials they received from Emory.
Please reach out to Cameron Taylor if you would like a copy of the study: Cameron.Taylor@emory.edu.
Emory at Decatur Rotary
Taiko Nakazawa, MD, a research oncologist from Japan currently working on her MPH at Rollins School of Public Health, joined Rebecca Arayan, CEO of Villa International, in speaking to the Decatur Rotary Club on May 17. Villa International, located on Clifton Road, provides short-term housing for international students and scholars affiliated with Emory and the CDC. |
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|  | | Pictured above from left to right are Betty Willis, Rebecca Arayan, Taiko Nakazawa and Eric Lucas. Betty and Eric are Rotary Club members and serve on the board of Villa International.
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