Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1836 as Emory College by the Methodist Episcopal Church and named in honor of Methodist bishop John Emory. Its main campus is in Druid Hills, three miles from downtown Atlanta.
Former name: Emory College (1836–1915)
Motto: Cor prudentis possidebit scientiam (Latin)
Motto in English: "The wise heart seeks knowledge"
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