Walk and Talk with Josh Newton | Emory Advancement & Alumni Engagement

Step into the world of Emory

Come along with Josh Newton, senior vice president of advancement at Emory University, as he walks through New York City’s Bryant Park, the Emory Quad, the Michael C. Carlos Museum, and more. In this new series, you’ll hear from alumni, industry leaders, and other experts as they discuss topics that matter.

How to have hard conversations

Scared of tough convos? Tune in for a chat between Walk and Talk host Josh Newton and Dr. Gregory Ellison II to discover why having hard talks is the key to understanding others.

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Briarcliff to become senior living hub

In this final episode on Briarcliff Mansion's history, Robin Morey outlines the upcoming transformation of the Briarcliff campus into a senior living community.

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The second life of Briarcliff

In the second episode featuring Emory Historian Emeritus Gary Hauk 91PhD, you’ll discover the next life of Briarcliff estate after Asa “Buddie” Candler Jr. sold the property in 1948.

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The strange history of Briarcliff Mansion

Join Josh Newton and Gary Hauk, Emory historian emeritus, as they tour the grand music hall, the sunlit solarium, and the terraced gardens.

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Sights and secrets of Lullwater Preserve

Explore the sights and sounds of Lullwater Preserve as James Johnson, university landscape architect, reveals the unique history of the 140-acre woods.

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Business executive leads Emory Alumni Board

What does the new Emory Alumni Board president have planned? Find out as Josh Newton talks with Elizabeth Halkos 01MBA about how she’ll lead with influence and create opportunities for alumni to find belonging at Emory.

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Plugging Emory into Capitol Hill

Learn how much of an economic engine Emory is for the state and why securing a seat at the federal table is key to innovation. Plus, discover how seeing Emory through her daughter’s eyes helped deepen her love for a place she’s cherished for decades.

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Understanding the present begins in the past

Walking along the Quad, many might not recognize the native Georgia marble or indigenous Yaupon trees. Malinda Lowery does. As Emory’s Cahoon Family Professor of American History, she aims to help others understand the origins of everyday life.

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Step into the Rose Library archives

Take a stroll through this beautiful library with Josh Newton as he talks with King, its director, about why community is essential. Plus, get a sneak peek into the world’s largest Bram Stoker collection, along with some of the other exciting archival material the library has to offer.

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History comes alive

Explore Emory’s Michael C. Carlos Museum with Josh Newton and Henry S. Kim as they discuss why a university museum is a rare, unique strength. Kim, tapped as the associate vice provost and director of the Carlos in 2022, explains the importance of making history accessible.

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Leading with heart

Jen Crabb Kyles 98Ox 00C grew up underneath the desks of Emory University. Working at Emory was a family affair—her mother worked in human resources and her grandmother worked for Emory Healthcare.

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Engage with Emory your way

Take a stroll through New York City’s Bryant Park with Josh and Adrian Tonge 02C 07B as they discuss how alums can use their passion and talent to shape the future of Emory. Listen to find out how your path to engagement might be surprising—even to you.

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Making the CASE for higher education

Josh explores the question: How do we create opportunities for alumni to form relationships and connections so they continue to engage and make a difference for students now and in the future?

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