Student News

Student Alumni Association Awards $28,000 to Band

April 23, 2013 - Funds will go toward replacing one of the two trucks that transport equipment for the bands and School of Music.

Players Coach International Students in American Football

April 19, 2013 - SGA, Athletics and the Ramblin' Reck Club hosted the Institute's first International Football Clinic.

Students Honored at Annual Luncheon

April 16, 2013 - On April 16, the following students were recognized for their achievements throughout the past academic year. 

Anemia Testing Technology Wins Ideas to SERVE Competition

April 11, 2013 - Anemo Check's technology to improve the accuracy and affordability of testing for anemia around the world won first place in the 2013 Ideas to SERVE (I2S) Competition at Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business.

Math-Computing Double-Major Wins Coveted Goldwater

Undergraduate Research Journal Evolves with Fifth Edition

April 9, 2013 - The Tower now features guest articles and interviews with faculty and students.

Tech’s Global Campus Comes Alive during Culture Fest

March 29, 2013 - Hosted by the Office of International Education and Global Jackets, the week lets members of the Tech community celebrate their own cultures and learn more about others.

New Wellness Course Incorporates Physical Fitness

March 27, 2013 - This fall, students will be able to choose from two courses to complete their wellness requirement — one of which includes physical activity.

One Voice Atlanta Hosts Sex Trafficking Awareness Week

March 20, 2013 - Student organization will host events throughout the week to educate campus about the local and global issue of sex trafficking. 

GoNow Bladder Technology Wins Business Plan Competition

March 12, 2013 - Technology that could help spinal-cord injury sufferers control their bladder by remote control won first place ($10,000) in the 2013 Georgia Tech Business Plan Competition.

Women Come Together to 'Unveil the Veil'

March 12, 2013 - The Muslim Student Association hosted an event to dispel misconceptions about their cultural custom of hijab.

Buzzinga! Aims to Cultivate Campus Culture

March 12, 2013 - The Student Government Association is hosting a competition and awarding up to $10,000 for innovative ideas to improve campus.

Bust out of the Bubble during Spring Break

March 12, 2013 - Atlanta and nearby areas offer plenty to do for those staying in town during spring break.

Tech Community Goes Global during Spring Break

March 12, 2013 - Students will travel to various parts of the world to participate in service projects.

Georgia Tech InVenture Prize Announces 2013 Finalists

March 7, 2013 - Georgia Tech’s fifth annual InVenture Prize competition announced the six finalists for this year’s broadcast on Georgia Public Broadcasting March 13 at 7 p.m.

Students Honored for Academic, Extracurricular Efforts

March 5, 2013 - Honors and awards earned by Tech students during recent months.

Paid Pre-Teaching Opportunity Open to Undergraduates; Faculty Hosts Needed

March 1, 2013 - Undergraduates and faculty are encouraged to participate in programs that enhance STEM education in K-12 classrooms.

Students Elevate Issues of Hunger and Homelessness

March 1, 2013 - MOVE and Oxfam will host events throughout the week to educate peers on hunger and homelessness issues.

Campaign for EveryBody Encourages Healthy Perspectives

February 20, 2013 - Students are encouraged to participate in events throughout the week to promote discussion of body image issues on campus.

Dare to Care: Improve Society, Environment with Ideas to SERVE Competition

February 18, 2013 - Creativity, imagination and technology are applied to solving social and environmental issues.

Police Host Annual Campus Safety Day

February 12, 2013 - GTPD has planned activities on Tech Walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 14.

Annual Gift to Tech Voting Now Open

February 12, 2013 - The Student Alumni Association’s Gift to Tech lets students vote for which project they deem worthy of more than $25,000.

Cycling Improvements Come to Nearby Neighborhoods

February 11, 2013 - Several bicycle projects approved by the City of Atlanta for 2013-14 will improve connectivity to campus.

Students, Faculty Come Together in ThinkBig Communities

January 31, 2013 - Since 2008, ThinkBig has been Tech’s program for living-learning communities in on-campus housing. 

Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Sanctioned for Conduct

January 30, 2013 - Last week, members of the Beta Iota chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) fraternity were notified that its national office had completed a membership review. The review was conducted earlier this month, following the discovery of risk management issues within the chapter that surfaced as the result of a national fraternity investigation. The review was performed independently and without involvement from Georgia Tech.

Wreck Camp Looking for Students to 'Be Part of the Tradition'

January 28, 2013 - The three-day camp experience for new students covers traditions, campus and community information and leadership.

Apply Now for Study Abroad Programs and Scholarships

January 16, 2013 - Deadlines are approaching for applying for summer programs and accompanying scholarships.

Summer Research Opportunities Abound for Undergraduates

January 16, 2013 - Application deadlines begin as early as mid- to late-January.

Students Get Chance to ‘Reboot’ Academic Lives

January 14, 2013 - Reboot program helps students set and achieve academic goals.

Early Action Admission Decisions Drop Saturday

December 13, 2012 - Early action applicants will be notified of their admission status at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15.

Number of Students Employed at Graduation Anticipated to Rise for Third Year

December 10, 2012 - The job market for graduating students has improved the past two years, with signs it will improve in 2013 as well.

Students Share Anonymous Praise on Facebook Page

December 6, 2012 - Amid the stress of Dead Week, one student is bringing cheer to campus with Georgia Tech Compliments.

Four-Legged Visitors bring Students Stress Relief

December 4, 2012 - Therapy dogs are visiting students at the Library this week.

Civil Engineering Student Earns Marshall Scholarship

November 28, 2012 - Prestigious fellowship will fund Jacob Tzegaegbe's doctoral studies of civil engineering at University College of London. 

Students Use Disability Services with Increasing Frequency

November 20, 2012 - One area of growth that has outpaced enrollment is the number of students registered with the Office of Disability Services.

Rhodes Scholar Shows ‘Compassion through Computation’

November 19, 2012 - Joy Buolamwini, a 2012 computer science alumnua, will study Global Governance and Diplomacy and African Studies at the University of Oxford as a 2013 Rhodes Scholar.

Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Served with Interim Suspension

November 16, 2012 - Georgia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs has informed the Beta Iota chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity that they would be placed on interim suspension, effective immediately, pending the completion of an investigation into alleged violations of the Institute’s student code of conduct.

Community Garden Grows on West Campus

November 12, 2012 - Students Organizing for Sustainability maintains a garden that is open to involvement from students, faculty and staff.

Campus Celebrates International Education Week

November 6, 2012 - Week will highlight international education and exchange from both inbound and outbound perspectives.