We are pleased to announce the 2026–27 Evalene Parsons Jackson Lecture Series—a new year and a new lineup of thought-provoking conversations featuring distinguished scholars and recognized authorities.

Presented by the Laney Graduate School in partnership with Emory Libraries, the series brings together perspectives from across the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences—creating opportunities for the Emory community to engage with timely ideas, challenge assumptions and spark meaningful dialogue around the questions shaping our world. 

Named in recognition of Evalene Parsons Jackson and her contributions to library service and education for librarianship at Emory , the series is open to the campus community and builds on existing academic and speaker programs across the university while creating new connections across disciplines and departments.

 

Fall 2026 Lineup

LECTURE 1

Do the Right Thing 
with Miriam J. Petty | Department of Film & Media

September 16, 2026

Intro begins at 7:30pm

White Hall, Room 208

No registration required.

LECTURE 2

Do GREs predict physics grad school outcomes? 
with Michael Weissman | Department of Physics

October 6. 2026

2:30pm

Physics Planetarium, MSC E300

LECTURE 3

Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower’s Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID 
with Nicholas Enrich | Master’s in Development Program

October 21, 2026

4:30 – 6:00pm

Woodruff Library, Jones Room

LECTURE 4

Will AI replace RAs & TAs?
with Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham | Department of Economics

October 29. 2026

4:00 – 5:00pm

White Hall, Room 208

LECTURE 5

Beyond Modern Identity: Women in Iran and India through Persian Poetry
with Mana Kia| ICIVS/MESAS

November 9. 2026

5:00 – 6:30pm

Woodruff Library, Jones Room

A new semester. A fresh lineup.

Spring schedule coming soon.