Emory & Henry College is located in Emory, Virginia, USA. It was founded in 1836 and is a small private liberal arts college with a long history. It was renamed Emory & Henry University on August 1, 2024. The following is a detailed introduction of the school:

School Overview

Size and Environment: The school is small and is located in the Appalachian Highlands in southwestern Virginia. It has beautiful natural scenery and covers an area of ​​168 acres. It has a strong historical heritage and cultural atmosphere.

Religious Background: Affiliated to the Holston United Methodist Church, it has a certain church background, but the school welcomes students from different beliefs and cultural backgrounds.

Ranking: Ranked 45th in the 2024 American Liberal Arts College Ranking.

Educational Resources

Major Settings: The school offers a wide range of undergraduate majors, covering art, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer information management, economics, English, geography, history, language, mass communication, mathematics, music, philosophy, physical education, physics, political science, psychology, religion, sociology, drama, etc. In addition, there are interdisciplinary research programs such as sports training programs, education, environmental research, international research, engineering preparatory programs, law preparatory programs, medical preparatory programs, public policy and community service.

Faculty: It has a group of excellent teachers with a teacher-student ratio of about 14:1. The teachers not only have rich experience in academic research, but also focus on personalized guidance and education for students to help students fully realize their potential and achieve personal growth and development.

Teaching characteristics: As a liberal arts college, Emory & Henry College focuses on cultivating students' comprehensive literacy and critical thinking ability, emphasizing the mutual integration of liberal arts and science, so that students have a broad knowledge base and interdisciplinary thinking. The school also focuses on practical teaching. Through internships, experiments, project research, etc., students can apply theoretical knowledge to practice and improve their problem-solving ability and practical operation skills.

Campus Life

Campus Facilities: The Kelly Library on campus is the central hub for learning and research; the iconic Wiley Hall is the administrative building, which houses the Admissions Office, the Financial Aid Office and the Paul Adrian Powell III Student Success Center; art studios, performance halls and other facilities provide students with space to showcase their artistic talents.

Club Activities: The school has a variety of student clubs and organizations covering academic, artistic, sports, cultural, and public welfare fields, such as music clubs, drama clubs, sports clubs, volunteer associations, etc. Students can participate according to their interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life, expand their interpersonal network, and cultivate teamwork spirit and leadership skills.

Outdoor Activities: For outdoor enthusiasts, Emory & Henry College is an ideal place to study. The school is surrounded by abundant natural resources and outdoor activities. Students can participate in activities such as hiking, mountaineering, camping, kayaking, etc., explore the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, enhance physical fitness, and cultivate a love for nature and environmental awareness.

Graduation destination

95% of the school's 2022 graduates have successfully found jobs or entered graduate school for further studies. The school's career center will provide students with career planning guidance, internship opportunity recommendations, job search skills training and other services to help students better prepare to enter the workplace or continue their studies.