September 21, 2026
Emory University was freed from a white former worker's claim that a Black vice provost fired him due to race, age and gender bias, with a federal judge finding that no reasonable jury could conclude from the evidence that the employee was terminated for those reasons.
July 13, 2026
A white former Emory University employee hasn't backed up his claims that a Black vice provost fired him due to race, gender and age bias, a Georgia federal judge said Monday in recommending the suit's dismissal, saying he hasn't overcome Emory's assertion that he was terminated for violating hiring policies.
November 22, 2024
Emory University was sued in Georgia federal court Thursday by a former employee who alleged the college's inaugural vice provost for career and professional development discriminated against white employees, treating them less favorably in investigations, discipline, hiring and promotions.