Immigration ban impacts campus community
An executive order signed by President Trump on Jan. 27, affecting the ability of non-citizens to enter the United States, has prompted responses from students,...
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Reddit post causes concern, furor
An anonymous post on the Tech subreddit has sparked discussion on the Institute’s protocols for working with and accommodating students who seek psychiatric assistance. The...
Tech Square to host new startup accelerator
Georgia Tech, Mayor Kasim Reed and 10 Atlanta-based companies announced the launch of a nationwide startup accelerator program, known as Engage. Applications for the program...
Carters win 2017 Ivan Allen Prize
The 2017 Ivan Allen, Jr. Prize in Social Courage has been awarded to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. The Carters are being jointly recognized for their...
Lecture discusses global initiatives
Tech hosted a lecture, in the ES&T Building, on the various forms of global outreach in which the staff and student body are engaged. The...
New online Masters’ in Analytics to launch
Beginning in August 2017, Tech will offer an online Master’s degree in analytics through edX, an online higher education platform originally founded by the Massachusetts...
Gifted early decision class admitted
Early action (EA) decisions were released over the weekend with 4,380 students offered admission to the Class of 2021. “We’re constantly amazed by just how...
Governor Deal releases state budget, funds for library renovation included
$47 million dollars of state funds have been allocated to Tech for the renovation of the Price Gilbert Library and Dorothy Crosland Tower, according to...
AI teaching assistants taking over CS courses
For the third semester, Ashok Goel, Ph.D., will use AI teaching assistants for his course on Knowledge-Based Artificial Intelligence in the online Master in Computer...
Governor Deal announces new goals in State Address
Governor Nathan Deal delivered his annual “State of the State” address to the Georgia General Assembly on Jan. 11. Deal focused on accentuating accomplishments over...
SGA passes recommendations for CIOS
Late last semester, SGA passed two resolutions designed to improve access that students and administrators, like school chairs and deans, have to Course-Instructor Opinion Survey...
‘Sanctuary Campuses’ considered throughout Georgia
In the wake of last year’s presidential election, multiple colleges in Georgia have expressed interest in becoming “sanctuary campuses” as a means of protecting undocumented...
Security breach puts some Tech employees’ personal data at risk
Tech’s network was infiltrated by malicious software known as ransomware, which gained access to the university’s system through a Tech employee’s work computer on Dec....
Persistent failures plague Woodruff fire alarms
Reports alleging numerous false fire alarms in the Woodruff Residence Hall have surfaced in past weeks, suggesting a chronic deficiency in the building’s alarm system....
Office of Government Relations holds seminar on relationship with government, USG
On Nov. 8, four representatives of Tech’s Office of Government and Community Relations (GCR) gathered to educate students and faculty about the connections between Tech...
“Intro to Computing using Python” goes online
On Nov. 1, the College of Computing announced a pilot program for its new online Intro to Computing course. The course will be available for...
GUIDE begins process of assessing Greek life
Greeks United for Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity (GUIDE), is a new student organization formed by the President’s Council after reviewing the findings and recommendations of...
Apartments to open near 3rd Street
A new apartment complex currently in development called The Standard will offer Tech students more options for off-campus living in the heart of Midtown. Located...