Is the Emory University brand just about producing the nation’s top experts in the field of public health? While this iconic aspect of its reputation is certainly notable due to the prestige of the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory is also known for nurturing some of the most talented and renowned individuals across every major industry. From its highly selective admissions process to its close-knit alumni network, Emory’s prestige is irrefutable. Here’s a look at some of the most recognizable graduates, past and present, making waves in their respective fields and doing justice to the Emory name:

Well Known Emory Alumni

1. Scooter Braun

No, he’s not only the rumored new boyfriend of actress Sydney Sweeney. Legendary talent manager and record executive Scooter Braun was once an Emory student with a knack for promotion and networking. While enrolled, he began organizing parties and events that quickly scaled, signs of the entrepreneurial instincts that would characterize his career. Braun eventually dropped out prior to graduating to pursue a career in music, but his time at Emory played a key role in launching him into the music industry, where he would go on to manage artists like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande.

2. Newt Gingrich

A major figure in modern American politics, Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Newt Gingrich earned his bachelor’s in history at Emory. His academic background in history informed his acute political intuition and affinity for clear, concise messaging, which would serve him well during his tenure as Speaker of the House during a transformative period in Washington, D.C., in the late 1990s.

3. Ellen Gabler

Pulitzer Prize winner Ellen Gabler built a career rooted in investigative rigor and accountability reporting. As a journalist for The New York Times, she contributed to reporting that exposed critical gaps in oversight across industries that affect public health and safety. Her work earned a Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. Gabler is by no means the only Emory alum with a Pulitzer Prize to their name, but her career highlights the university’s knack for robust scholarship in national health, epidemiology, and regulation.

4. Bobby Jones

Bobby Jones studied law at Emory after completing his undergraduate degree at Harvard University. Yes, he was both a pro golfer and a lawyer thanks to his time at Emory. He remains the only golfer to win all four majors in a single year and later co-founded the Masters Tournament. His legal education at Emory complemented a career already punctuated by historic athletic achievement. It would appear that wearing multiple hats is a trademark of Emory’s Eagles!

5. Elizabeth Prelogar

Another lawyer on this list with no less of a reputable resume, Elizabeth Prelogar graduated from Emory and soon rose through the legal ranks to become the 48th Solicitor General of the United States under the Biden Administration. Her undergraduate years were distinguished by academic distinction and national scholarships, early indicators of a career that would eventually place her at the center of influential Supreme Court cases.

6. Fala Chen

Before becoming an internationally recognized actress, Fala Chen studied at Emory’s Goizueta Business School, where she balanced academics with an emerging interest in performance. She later built a career encompassing Hong Kong cinema and Hollywood, demonstrating the global reach of Emory’s alumni network and its affinity for cultivating visionary artists.

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