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.