Celebrate Our 50th Anniversary
Join us for the Bobby Jones Program Reunion as we commemorate half a century of academic excellence, growth, and community building! This milestone anniversary program will honor the remarkable legacy of the Robert T. Jones, Jr. Programs at Emory and St Andrews as well as showcase the achievements and stories of the incredible individuals who have been part of our legacy. Enjoy four days of festivities filled with inspiring speakers, nostalgic highlights, exciting activities including golf, and a celebration of our community.
Thursday, July 29 - Sunday, August 1, 2027
Join Us in Atlanta, GA
Together, let's make this celebration unforgettable!
Please check back periodically for more information.
Support Fund
The Robert T. Jones, Jr. Program believes that no one should miss the opportunity to reconnect with old friends due to financial constraints. To support alumni who would otherwise be unable to attend, we have established a Support Fund to assist with travel and lodging for the Bobby Jones 50th Anniversary and Program Reunion.
This fund is available to alumni experiencing financial hardship who would not be able to attend without assistance. Support is limited to the participating alumnus/alumna only and does not extend to spouses, partners, children, other family members, or guests. Assistance is limited to airfare and on-campus housing accommodation, which will be arranged and paid for directly by the Program on behalf of approved participants. No cash assistance, reimbursements, or equivalent payments will be provided in lieu of this support.
Applications will be available starting in October 2026. All requests are confidential and handled with care. The Program will review requests on a rolling basis and respond as quickly as possible.
Do you want to pay it forward?
You can help contribute to the Support Fund and help ensure that all Scholars have the chance to attend the 50th Anniversary.
Tentative Schedule of Events
Alumni SPEAKERS and Campus Fun
- Alumni Speaker Series
- Campus Programming and Tours
- Reception and Dinner
- Optional Pub Crawl
Explore Atlanta and CeilidH
- Atlanta Programming
- Farewell Photo
- Goodbye Dinner and Ceilidh
Farewell
- Brunch & Reminiscing
A block of rooms will be reserved for attendees at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. The ECCH is 1 mile from Emory’s Quadrangle. Rooms are $194 per night, and attendees may book online. Guests may request a courtesy van between ECCH and campus on an as-needed basis.
If guests desire different accommodation, they may arrange that on their own. A list of other nearby hotels can be viewed here.
On-campus housing options will be available in Clifton Tower, Clairmont Tower, and the Undergraduate Residential Center (URC).
- Clifton Tower Rates: Shared Bedroom - $82/night; Private Bedroom - $73/night; Private Apartments - $110.50/night
- Clairmont Tower Rates: Private Bedroom - $95.50/night; Private Apartment - $148.50/night
- URC Rates: Private Bedroom - $98.50/night
Details on how to reserve on-campus housing will be shared soon. Please check back here for more information.
Events begin mid-morning on Thursday, July 29, 2027, and conclude on Sunday, August 1, 2027. Planned events include a golf outing, campus experiences, Atlanta excursions, a ceilidh with traditional Scottish music and dancing, and more!
A full schedule will be released to attendees in spring 2027.
Yes. Registration will open in February 2027. Updates will be shared by email and in the Bobby Jones Scholars Facebook group.
There is no registration fee. However, optional excursions such as golf and tourist attractions may require separate ticket purchases at your own expense and discretion. Select meals will be provided and denoted on the schedule.
- Daily events: casual attire
- Golf outing: golf attire
- Thursday and Friday receptions: business casual
- Saturday reception and ceilidh: cocktail attire (kilts encouraged!)
Summers in Atlanta are hot and humid. Expect daytime temperatures at or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees Celsius). Please plan accordingly.
Yes, the program has a support fund to assist with travel and/or accommodation. Individuals may apply for assistance starting in October 2026.
If you would like to contribute to the Support Fund, you may do so online.
Yes! We welcome and encourage guests to bring their children to share this special celebration.
- Review the schedule in advance and prioritize family-friendly events.
- Plan breaks between activities.
- Bring essentials (snacks, entertainment, etc.).
- Consider the length, timing, and venue of each event, and plan accordingly.
Please email us at bobbyjonesprogram@emory.edu or lauren.cowan@emory.edu.