OMED welcomes students back with carnival
On the evening of Aug. 26, the Office of Minority Education and Development (OMED) hosted the OMED Carnival, an event bringing together sections of Institute...
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Behind the scenes with Tech’s General Counsel
Students browsing around social media may notice a new Tech affiliated account with an unusual username in their suggested follow list. At first glance, Instagram...
Students give back by volunteering over summer
For many Tech students, summer break goes beyond a vacation. This past summer, several students chose to invest their time giving back to communities in...
Gucci Changemakers Scholar Aboubacar Barrie
The Gucci Changemakers North America Scholarship Program was launched in 2019 as an initiative to increase diversity in the fashion and design industries, as well...
Tech Reflects on 2020 Olympics
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics may have concluded, but for many Jackets, the experience is now a memory they will never forget. Nine Tech affiliates participated...
Tech’s Juneteenth Commemoration
Juneteenth is a nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States and dates back to June 19, 1865, when Union troops...
Broadening horizons while studying abroad
This time last year, students were unable to go abroad, colleges had to cancel their study abroad programs and the entire world had shut down...
A guide to furry friends on campus
While home for the summer, many students are getting to enjoy the company of their family pets. Pets do not always have to stay home,...
Summer K-12 workshops inspire STEM education
Since June 7, Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) has been offering various summer programs for K-12 students. The programs, offered...
Hybrid FASET orientation sessions to begin next week
This summer’s FASET sessions will kick off on June 9, lasting until the middle of August in both virtual and in-person formats. As with many...
Students reflect on one year living away from campus
Since the COVID-19 vaccine became available to all Americans ages 12 and up, many have felt as though life is returning to normal. However, a...
Should COVID-19 vaccines be required?
After the chaos of the past year with the COVID-19 outbreak, there is finally an end in sight with the arrival of vaccines. However, much...
Making the most out of your summer plans
So maybe you did not land the perfect summer internship, or perhaps you are burnt out from taking 18 credit hours this semester. While all...
Forbes 30 Under 30 features alumni, students
This year, eight people associated with the Institute were featured in Forbes Magazine’s annual 30 Under 30 List. The compilation highlights 600 young entrepreneurs, activists,...
Alumni Headed to NASA & ISS
Jackets both past and present are making discoveries and solving problems around the world — and in space. Two Tech alumni, Robert Shane Kimbrough, MS...
‘From Aurich to Atlanta’ features Bredendieck
A new exhibit at the Tech Library, “From Aurich to Atlanta,” showcases the creative works of Hin Bredendieck, the founder of the School of Industrial...
LLCs offer community and mentorship
Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are a popular option for incoming students to develop a community and pursue their area of interest. Tech offers five first-year...
Dining Services’ efforts for sustainability
Across the Southeast and the rest of the country, Tech is a leading university in sustainability. From the recently completed Kendeda Building, one of the...