Goizueta’s Business & Society Institute

16/09/2026

Our Business & Society Clarkston Giving Sprint experience is returning this Fall via 4 sessions on October 26, November 2, November 6, and November 7.

The experience led by co-instructors Brian Goebel and Tene Traylor provides a unique opportunity for Emory University students to learn about global-local philanthropy by doing.

Students will visit the Clarkston, GA community, meet with leaders, and make real grants ($) to nonprofits working to advance economic mobility.

Limited seats are now available to both Emory University Goizueta Business School and other Emory students from across campus.

If interested in participating, please complete application by October 2, 2026.

To learn more about the experience and access application link, please visit https://mailchi.mp/emory.edu/clarkstongiving.

11/09/2026

Emory University Goizueta Business School has produced a number of climate-smart leaders over the years, including Anit Gupta (MBA09), co-founder of the Global Sustainability Awards (GSA).

In a full-circle moment, Anit will be hosting the inaugural North American edition of the Global Sustainability Awards in Atlanta tomorrow (Saturday, September 12th).

The Awards, co-hosted by ARC, TiE Atlanta, and Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub, will celebrate achievements, initiatives, and innovations in social and environmental sustainability by educators, K-12 students, college students, and individuals / professionals.

This year's program also includes panels featuring sustainability and climate-smart leaders from Atlanta and beyond, along with keynote address by Goizueta's Dr. Jagdish Sheth.

Read interview with Anit about his climate-smart journey:
https://www.emorybusiness.com/2026/08/21/anit-gupta-brings-global-sustainability-awards-to-goizueta/

Goizueta alumnus Anit Gupta 09MBA shares the story behind the Global Sustainability Awards, coming September 12 to Goizueta Business School.

04/09/2026

Don't miss your chance to join our Fellows community!
BBA applications due on September 7th.

We're accepting applications from current BBA students (juniors and seniors) for our Social Enterprise Fellows Program. Those selected as Fellows have access to the hands-on education, exposure, and experiences to develop their capabilities to serve as effective changemakers for business and society in the private, public, and nonprofit sector.

BBA applications are open now through Monday, September 7th.

>> Learn more and apply at https://gbs.qualtrics.emory.edu/jfe/form/SV_8GoEkDte6cDDpxc.

03/09/2026

Each summer, we co-invest with social enterprise partners and other supporters to fund stipends that create meaningful opportunities for Emory University Goizueta Business School Social Enterprise Fellows to work with changemaking organizations in Atlanta and beyond.

We're pleased to share 2026 Summer Social Impact Stories from Fellows Jasmin Lopez (MBA26), Vyomini Manath (BBA27), and Anna Moceyunas (MBA27), who spent the summer creating impact at Coschool, Cherry Street Energy, and Momentus Capital.

Read their stories at https://www.voiceofgoizueta.com/goizueta-students-put-business-skills-to-work-for-social-impact/.

03/09/2026

Thank you for joining us for the September edition of our First Tuesday Sip n’ Learn series.

The group enjoyed some excellent Honduran coffee roasted by Michael Thomas Coffee while learning more about the Institute’s many student engagement opportunities offered this academic year including immersive courses, coffee community trips, climate design challenge, and more.

We look forward to more great coffee and good conversation in October on Tuesday, 10/6.

03/09/2026

Our Start:ME Atlanta program has officially opened applications for 2027 cohorts!

We’re looking for promising small business owners in and around Atlanta’s Clarkston, East Lake, Southside, and Westside communities who are ready to start and / or grow their businesses.

Additionally, we are are recruiting volunteer business mentors to help guide and support entrepreneurs throughout the program.

Start:ME is a free 14-session accelerator program designed to help entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, build community, and connect with the resources and support they need to grow.

Entrepreneur applications are open through October 1st! Learn more and apply at https://www.startmeatl.org/apply.

Those interested in volunteering as business mentors are encouraged to complete interest form at https://www.startmeatl.org/get-involved.

28/08/2026

Our First Tuesday Sip n' Learn series is back! Each session features specialty coffee (Sip) from our favorite roasters along with an opportunity to hear from and engage (Learn) with social impact leader(s).

Join us this coming Tuesday, September 1st from 10-11 AM at Emory University Goizueta Business School in the Coca-Cola Commons.

September's theme is '26-'27 Welcome and will feature Institute Faculty and Staff previewing events, activities, and engagement opportunities for the year ahead.

Great coffee and conversation are on us.
Just bring yourself and your own mug!

Open to Emory community-- students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

>> Learn more / register at https://gbs.qualtrics.emory.edu/jfe/form/SV_6eSDL75D4h44HXg

25/08/2026

Students are back.

That means our weekly Social Impact Update newsletter has returned as well.

Curated for the Emory University community by the Institute and sent to your inbox every Tuesday, the Update includes events, news, engagement opportunists, and career postings.

Join the listserv at https://listserv.cc.emory.edu/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=SOCIALIMPACTGBS2020&A=1.

24/08/2026

Our First Tuesday Sip n' Learn series is back! Please join us on the first Tuesday of each month from 10-11 AM in at Emory University Goizueta Business School in the Coca-Cola Commons.

Each session will feature specialty coffee (Sip) from our favorite roasters along with an opportunity to hear from and engage (Learn) with social impact leader(s).

Our Fall 2026 series kickoff next week (Tuesday, September 1st).

Learn more and register at https://gbs.qualtrics.emory.edu/jfe/form/SV_6eSDL75D4h44HXg.

First Tuesdays are open to the Emory community- students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Great coffee and conversation are on us. Just bring yourself and your own mug!

21/08/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming changemaking Emory University Goizueta Business School students back to campus next week.

The Institute will be offering nine elective courses this Fall focused on specialty coffee, business and society, social impact, giving, sustainability, and policy.

Learn more about our courses including how to register for immersive directed study experiences at https://mailchi.mp/emory.edu/fa26bsi.