Tech professor appointed to Biden’s staff
Before Biden was officially inaugurated as 46th president of the United States, he appointed Tech professor Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall as the White House homeland security adviser....
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Dr. Raheem Beyah appointed new COE Dean
On Jan. 15, Dr. Raheem Beyah officially began his duties as the new dean of Tech’s College of Engineering (COE). Prior to his appointment as...
Capitol Hill violence shows the partisan divide at Tech
On Jan. 6 the United States Capitol building was stormed by supporters of President Trump, in an event that highlighted partisan disagreements across the nation,...
Tech begins vaccinating campus community
Early last week, Tech received its first allotment of COVID-19 vaccines and began vaccinating campus community members, signifying the start of Tech’s local eradication of...
Former Secretary Pompeo visits Tech campus
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a press conference at Tech’s campus on Dec. 9. The event came in the midst of a tumultuous...
Bicycle theft on the rise, says GTPD
Over the past month and a half, Tech has seen a rapid uptick in cases of bicycle thefts on campus. While there is no real...
OUE hosts outdoor office hours on Tech Green
The Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) will continue hosting its Outdoor Office Hour program on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11a.m. to 12 p.m. throughout the...
ACC celebrates first Unity Week
Last week was the first ACC Unity Week, an event designed to help promote awareness about racial inequality and social justice throughout its member institutions....
Tech welcomes most diverse transfer class
On Nov. 1, Tech released decisions for transfer students after a waiting period of more than six weeks since the application deadline. This year, 1146...
Fall flu clinics proactively protect students
As the temperatures once again start to drop this fall, Tech offers flu shot clinics on campus, and this year may be more important than...
Tech colleges launch ETHICx to explore responsible research practices
Tech is well-known for engineering innovative solutions in science and technology, but often, the most overlooked problems Tech students and faculty are working to solve...
College of Engineering appoints interim dean
Following the appointment of former dean of engineering Steven McLaughlin to the position of provost, the Institute has begun a full-scale search for a replacement...
Spring semester seeks to define ‘hybrid’ courses
Remote synchronous or asynchronous? Hybrid touch point, split, or hands-on? Registration season nears for spring 2021, and meanwhile Tech administration have been devising a plan...
Tech releases plans for in-person commencement
Tech announced that it plans to hold an in-person commencement ceremony this December at Bobby Dodd Stadium, inviting back spring, summer and fall graduates to...
Tech hosts second Climate Action Symposium
Last week, Tech hosted the second-annual Global Climate Action Symposium, an event which brought together various different experts to discuss climate change solutions. It marks...
Online Tech Courses Implement Honorlock Proctoring System, Raising Privacy Concerns
Numerous online courses at Tech are using a new test monitoring service called Honorlock Proctoring. This service has raised concerns for students’ privacy as the...
RNC and DNC ramp up for 2020 election
The Republican and Democratic National Conventions took place last week in North Carolina and the week prior in Wisconsin, respectively. At the Republican National Convention...
Tech selects McLaughlin as Newest Provost
Following a several month-long search, Dr. Steven McLaughlin has been chosen as the new provost and executive vice president of academic affairs at Tech. McLaughlin...