Although hit hard by the recession, the Atlanta area has been among the strongest performers in terms of US population and employment growth. Emory University is one of Georgia and Atlanta’s most valuable economic assets and one of the region’s largest private employers. Through its undergraduate, graduate, professional degree, and continuing education programs, Emory contributes to the region’s highly skilled workforce.
Impact Study Sections
OVERVIEW: Emory University
IMPACT: Emory as an enterprise
HUMAN CAPITAL: Emory's contribution to Atlanta and Georgia
RESEARCH: The impact of university research
INNOVATION: Building Georgia’s innovation economy
HEALTHCARE: Meeting health needs in Atlanta and beyond