Regents vote to increase tuition by six percent

The Board of Regents voted Tuesday to raise tuition at Tech by six percent, differentiating it from other University System schools, which saw smaller increases. In-state undergraduates taking at least 15 hours will pay $3859 per semester, and out-of-state students will pay $13,511 per semester.

Regents reject Health Fee increase

In a move that surprised many with a hand in the process, the Board of Regents voted to not accept the $6 increase in the Health Fee proposed by Tech’s Mandatory Student Fee Advisory Committee (MSFAC) and approved by Institute President G.P. “Bud” Peterson in February.

Airport terminal set to open in May

As students prepare to leave the country for summers abroad, they will board their flights in a new place. On May 16, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is set to open its new Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal, also known as “Concourse F.”

Prof. crafts worlds for U.S.

As a popular science fiction author, Professor Kathy Goonan is the first Tech professor to become involved with SIGMA, an organization of science fiction authors designed to provide think-tank services for the U.S. government.

Rocketeers to compete Saturday

Tech’s Ramblin’ Rocketeers make up one of the 42 teams competing in the USLI competition, a NASA-run program in which these teams of college students develop reusable rockets capable of carrying a payload to a one-mile altitude. Vespula will be the Rocketeers’ entry in this competition.

Strategic plan rollout continues

This spring will conclude the second year of Institute President G.P. “Bud” Peterson’s Strategic Plan. The 25-year plan outlines Tech’s goals and academic future up to the year 2035, Tech’s 150th anniversary.

SGA passes activity budget

SGA passed the 2013 fiscal year student activity fee budget on Tuesday, allocating approximately $4.64 million to various organizations across campus.

Sports club funds moved to SOFO

The financial administration of all Tier III Sports Clubs has been given to the Student Organizations Finance Office (SOFO), according to a memo from the student body presidents released on Monday, April 9.

Mordel elected in landslide

Eran Mordel and Amit Khanduri elected to the Undergraduate SGA President and Executive Vice President positions for next year by large margin over opponents Hunter Hammond and Kia Andrews.

Professors present bold ideas at TEDx

Tech hosts TEDx, a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience covering a variety of subject areas ranging from Computer Musical Composition to Human-Robotic Interaction.

Taiwanese group holds night market

The Taiwanese Student Association (TASA) held its annual Night Market event from in the Biotechnology Quad last Friday night, consisting of fast paced music, lights, games and a number of different stalls offering Taiwanese snacks.

Leadership bills

Fresh Direction MOVE (Mobilizing Opportunities for Volunteer Experiences) and Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) have teamed up to create an event designed to foster leadership and...

Council Clippings

Triathlon Club The Triathlon Club submitted a bill to the to request funding for a new coach for the women’s triathlon team. The organization plans...

Bills submitted for gaming purposes

GT Gamefest The Association of Computing Machinery is hosting the Georgia Tech Game Night, an all-night event featuring live video-game tournaments, such as League of...

Student rep on BoR proposed

Over the past week, the issue of whether SGA should attempt to get a student representative on the Board of Regents has generated debate between...
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