Campus Life News

Odejimi to join Emory as Campus Life dean of students and associate vice president

March 15, 2023

Emory University has selected Kristina K. Bethea Odejimi as dean of students and associate vice president for belonging, engagement and community. In this role, she will partner with colleagues across Emory to support the university’s commitment to student flourishing. She will officially join the campus community June 1, 2023.

Sara Tanner named as Campus Life’s executive director of communications and strategic initiatives

January 18, 2023

Sara Tanner named executive director of communications and strategic initiatives; Sara will join Emory on February 6.

Bridget Guernsey Riordan retires after more than 30 years of service

January 10, 2023

After more than 30 years of excellence in service to Emory Campus Life and the Emory University community, Bridget Guernsey Riordan is moving on. She retires on Feb. 7, 2023.

Emily Teague Palmieri named Director of Emory’s Office of Respect

November 4, 2022

Emily Teague Palmieri, PhD, will join the Emory community on January 1, 2023, as director of the Office of Respect.

Office of Respect staffing update

August 10, 2022

Shana M. Ware departs Emory; Brandi Benton, director of the Office of Health Promotion will serve as interim director for the Office of Respect during the search for a permanent director.

Lydia Washington named executive director of student center

August 10, 2022

Lydia Washington named executive director of student centers; Lydia will join Emory on October 17.

Ed Lee moves to ECAS, retains Barkley Forum ties; Mikaela Malsin to lead forum

August 2, 2022

New executive director of CAPS to join Campus Life in August

August 2, 2022

G. Keilan Rickard named executive director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Emory. Rickard will join Emory on August 16.

Ben Perlman accepts AVP post at St. Louis University

June 6, 2022