Emory University, founded in 1863, is ranked 17th among national universities in the U.S. News and World Report’s "Best Colleges 2010." Emory is enriched by the legacy and energy of Atlanta, whose downtown is located 15 minutes away. Emory University is recognized internationally as an inquiry-driven, ethically engaged, and diverse community whose members work together collaborating for positive transformation in the world through courageous leadership in teaching, research, scholarship, health care, and social action.