CoA Paris study abroad program suspended
The College of Architecture (CoA) has decided to suspend the operation of its Paris Program for the 2011-12 academic year.
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GT Savannah to end degree programs
Institute President G.P. “Bud” Peterson accepted a series of recommendations presented by a task force he appointed to conduct a review of Georgia Tech-Savannah (GTS).
Campus Crime: 06/24/11
Phone jack On the evening of June 14, a student had her iPhone taken by a juvenile on Cherry St. The complainant observed two young...
Breaking the Bubble
US to begin Afghan troop withdrawal After nearly ten years of combat operations in Afghanistan against Al-Qaeda and the Taliban, President Barack Obama announced that...
String of car break-ins, thefts hits campus
A recent string of vehicle thefts and break-ins throughout the city of Atlanta hit closer to home following incidents at Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF), Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, Theta Xi Fraternity and the outskirts of campus throughout this last week.
PRS clicker replacements selected for upcoming year
Beginning in Fall 2011, a new response system, the TurningPoint system, will replace the PRS devices previously used at Tech. All support for those PRS devices will be discontinued.
Asst. Dean McDonald to leave for USF
Assistant Dean and Director of Student Involvement Danielle McDonald has announced that she will depart from her post at Tech on July 15. McDonald has accepted a position at the University of South Florida at Tampa, where she will serve as the Associate Dean for Students.
Long named Dean of College of Arts and Sciences at Ga. State
The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs will bid farewell to one of its longest-tenured faculty members starting in the fall. Georgia State University (GSU) announced on May 18 that William Long, the current INTA School Chair at Tech, will be GSU’s new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
May named dean of engineering
Gary May, current professor and chair of the School of ECE, was named Dean of the College of Engineering (CoE) on May 6, 2011, following an international search.
Junior’s closes after decades at Tech
After nearly 63 years of service to the Tech community, Junior’s Grill closed its doors for the last time on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. The facility has been a Tech tradition since 1948, when it was known as “Pilgrim’s” and located at the corner of Techwood Drive and North Ave.
BoR announces tuition, fee hikes
In response to a $356 million shortfall, the Board of Regents (BoR) voted on Tuesday to raise tuition at Tech by $106 per semester and...
Graduates separate from BoR health plan
With the help of the Graduate SGA Executive Cabinet, Stamps Health Services has made the decision to cancel its current arrangement with health care provider...
Tech hosts annual Green Week
This week marks the fourth annual celebration of Think Green Week, a five-day schedule of environmental events and initiatives intended to promote campus sustainability. The...
Professor sues for racial discrimination
Current CEE professor Mulalo Doyoyo has brought suit in Fulton County Superior Court against the Institute under the Georgia Whistleblowers Act, which protects public employees...
Junior’s Grill to close permanently on April 21
Following nearly 63 years of service to the Tech community, Junior's Grill will close its doors for the last time on Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
Regents raise fees by $350/sem, tuition by $106/sem
In response to a $356 million shortfall, the Board of Regents voted to raise tuition at Tech by $106 per semester and the Special Institutional Fee, also known as the Academic Excellence Fee, by $350 per semester.
Students participate in day of service
Tech Beautification Day (TBD) was held this past Saturday, April 9. Students participated in general clean-up and landscaping activities to aesthetically enhance the campus surroundings....
Tech, Emory partner for ARCHE
Tech and Emory University are collaborating on a cross-registration program that allows students at each school to take courses at the other institution, provided that...