Teaching effectiveness task force holds first townhall
On Wednesday, Jan. 30, the Task Force on Teaching Effectiveness (TFTE) held the first of three townhalls engaged in a single question: how can the...
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Inaugural Innovation Fellows recruited to help InVenture Prize semifinalists craft their business plans
This year, a notable element is being added to the InVenture Prize competition: the Institute’s Center for Academic Enrichment (CAE) is launching the inaugural class...
GTPD mixes traditional bike tips with scooter recommendations in safety classes
On Thursday, Jan. 17, the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) held this semester’s first Ride Smart bike and scooter safety class. While hosting bicycle safety...
Construction projects across campus stretch into 2019, concluding as new developments also begin
2018 saw the completion of multiple large construction projects across campus, including the Crosland Tower and Interdisciplinary Design Commons — but several more projects will...
Georgia state officials sworn in at McCamish
On Monday, Jan. 14, the Georgia gubernatorial race came to an end with the swearing in of Governor Brian Kemp. Thousands of Kemp supporters from...
Early action decisions and statistics released to public
On Saturday, Jan. 12, Tech released its early action decisions, with 4,000 applicants admitted. Over 20,000 students applied for early action and 20 percent were...
Renovated Crosland increases campus study space
On Sunday, Jan. 6, Crosland Tower opened its doors to students following a three-year renovation effort. The completion of the library tower project marks the...
Search for top level administrators extends into 2019
As students return to campus with the new year, the Institute’s administration is still continuing to fill several high-level administrative positions, including at least four...
Tech endures while shutdown persists for third week
As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, the imminent impact of halted support for the institute looms over the beginning of the new year....
President Peterson steps down, discusses legacy
After 10 years of serving as president of the Institute, on Monday President G.P. “Bud” Peterson announced his decision to step down to a faculty...
Peterson speech precedes Ethics Awareness Week
Amid the recent departures and firings of senior administrative officials, Institute heads have pushed to recommit focus on the issue of ethical leadership. On Tuesday,...
National “blue wave” falls short in Georgia gubernatorial, US Senate races
As the 2018 midterm election results rolled in late Tuesday night, it became clear many historical victories had taken place. The first Muslim women were...
SGA hosts debate for campus political organizations
A week and a day before Election Day brings Americans together to vote on the future of the country, members of four different political organizations...
Two large oak trees removed due to falling risk
Two large trees which had posed a danger of falling were removed from campus this week: a willow oak located south of the Skiles Walkway...
Neuraline seeks to streamline epidural injections
When Cassidy Wang, B.S. BMED ‘18, Lucas Muller, B.S. ME ‘18, and Dev Mandavia, B.S. BMED ‘18, learned that around 30 percent of all lumbar...
First DiversAbility Day highlights accessibility issues
On Oct. 1, the first DiversAbility Day brought several representatives from disability aid and advocacy organizations into a ballroom in the Tech Square Research Building...
New EVP of Research Chaouki Abdallah Chats
Chaouki Abdallah, who joined as the new Executive Vice President of Research (EVPR) in September, says Tech has changed a lot since he completed his...
Uniting colleges to talk about mental health
From Feb. 15 to 17, the Scheller College of Business will host the Intercollegiate Mental Health Conference (IMHC), an event intended to improve how colleges...