Georgia Tech Institute Leadership News

Georgia Tech Creates School of City and Regional Planning

Teri Nagel — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech has announced the creation of the School of City and Regional Planning with responsibilities including a Master of City and Regional Planning degree program, a Ph.D. concentration in City and Regional Planning, and research aimed at advancing the practice of urban planning in Georgia, the U.S. and across the globe.

Nina Sawczuk Joins ATDC as Assistant Director for Biosciences

John Toon — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Veteran biosciences entrepreneur Nina Sawczuk has joined Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) as assistant director for biosciences. In this role, she will support the commercialization of bioscience innovation throughout the state of Georgia.

Dr. Robert Guldberg Named New IBB Director

Don Fernandez — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

After the completion of a nationwide search, Dr. Robert Guldberg has been named the new director of The Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Tech Earns High Score on Green Report Card

Robert Nesmith — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

For the second consecutive year, Georgia Tech scored well enough on the Green Report Card to be named a Campus Sustainability Leader.

Campus-Wide Conversation

Robert Nesmith — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Tech’s vice provost of Academic Diversity opened dialogue to faculty, staff and students at the Institute’s inaugural Diversity Symposium last week.

Motorola Veteran Joins Georgia Tech to Head FutureMedia Initiative

John Toon — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Renu Kulkarni, formerly vice president for technology partnerships at the Motorola Corp., has been named to head Georgia Tech's new FutureMedia Initiative.

Grand Opening of Georgia Tech?s Leadership Challenge Course

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech’s Campus Recreation Center is opening a new ropes course to teach leadership skills and team work. The new structure stands more than 40 feet tall and can handle groups from 8 to 64 people in size.

Georgia Tech Celebrates Investiture

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology officially installs its eleventh president, G.P. “Bud” Peterson, at an investiture ceremony today. The Institute is using the historic occasion to kick off its efforts to create a strategic vision for the next 25 years.

Leadership Development for Faculty, Staff Announced

Robert Nesmith — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Board of Regents has announced a new Executive Leadership Institute program for faculty and staff in senior management positions.

U.S News & World Report Releases 2010 Undergraduate Rankings

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Institute of Technology sustained its top-ten ranking among public universities, according to the recently released U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges for undergraduate rankings, maintaining its seventh place standing among national public universities and ranking 35th for all U.S. universities and colleges.

Tech named to Princeton Review?s sustainability Honor Roll

Matthew Nagel — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech was named to Princeton Review’s sustainability Honor Roll and the only Southeastern university named to this year’s list. Out of nearly 700 institutions evaluated on sustainability efforts, Georgia Tech was in the top 15.

Dr. G.P. \"Bud\" Peterson Reflects on Time at Tech

Lisa Grovenstein — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Dr. G.P. "Bud" Peterson was named the eleventh president of the Georgia Institute of Technology on February 25, 2009. He assumed his new post on April 1, 2009. Peterson takes time out to reflect on his first 100 days at Georgia Tech.

Stephen Fleming Chosen to Head Enterprise Innovation Institute

John Toon — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Stephen Fleming has been named vice provost of Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation Institute, the nation's largest and most comprehensive university-based program of assistance to business and industry.

Ga. Tech President Makes Visits Across State

Lisa Grovenstein — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Institute of Technology President G.P. "Bud" Peterson is kicking off a tour across the state today in Columbus visiting with alumni and friends of Georgia Tech. He will follow with stops in Macon, Savannah and Brunswick.

Plan Keeps Green Space, Water Conservation Efforts Moving Forward

Robert Nesmith — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Institute's unique Landscape Master Plan keeps Tech on track in its efforts of green space reclamation and campus water conservation.

Center for Innovative Cardiovascular Technologies Announced

Don Fernandez — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology’s College of Engineering has announced the formation of the Center for Innovative Cardiovascular Technologies. Dr. Ajit Yoganathan, Wallace H. Coulter Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University, will serve as the center’s founding director.

Tech a Founding Partner in Sustainability \'Mission\'

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech becomes a founding member of Mission Zero, an online community of people, businesses and organizations working toward reducing their environmental impact.

New Center Supports Growth of the Medical Device Industry

John Toon — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Four of Georgia’s leading research and health care organizations have joined together to create a new innovation center that will accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation medical devices and medical technology.

Georgia Tech Hosts Open Repositories Conference

Robert Nesmith — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech and its Library and Information Center will play host to representatives from across the globe beginning May 18. Attendees will convene for four days at the Global Learning and Conference Center and the Georgia Tech Hotel for the 4th International Conference on Open Repositories.

McMurray Tapped to Lead GTRI?s Food Processing Technology Division

Abby Vogel — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Gary McMurray, a long-time research engineer with the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), has been appointed chief of GTRI’s Food Processing Technology Division, succeeding Craig Wyvill, who retired in April.

U.S. News Releases 2010 Graduate Rankings

Lisa Grovenstein — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology’s College of Engineering was ranked No. 4 nationwide for the fifth consecutive year in the U.S. News and World Report’s annual list of the best American graduate school programs.

IAC Dean Sue Rosser Named Provost at San Francisco State University

Michael Hagearty — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Sue Rosser, who has led the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts for the past 10 years, has been named provost at San Francisco State University (SFSU) starting this August.

Former Dean of Students Jim Dull Dies

Michael Hagearty — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

James Edward Dull, the beloved administrator who served Georgia Tech as its dean of students for 34 years, died on March 22, 2009. He was 80.

Peterson Named President of Georgia Institute of Technology

Matthew Nagel — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

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GTRI Names Aerospace, Transportation and Advanced Systems Lab Director

Abby Vogel — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Rusty Roberts was recently named director of GTRI

A Statement on the Proposed Demolition of the Pickrick Restaurant

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Taking into consideration the media interest in Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech Formalizes Code of Ethics

David Terraso — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

In the coming year, Institute administration will push for enhanced business practices and establish an Institute Code of Ethics to help ensure the highest standards are observed at Tech.

GTRI Names Information Technology and Telecommunications Lab Director

Abby Vogel — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

James McGarrah, the new director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute's Information Technology and Telecommunications Laboratory (ITTL), has more than 30 years of military and telecommunications industry experience.

AAAS and Georgia Tech Announce 2008 Fellows

Don Fernandez — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Three Georgia Tech professors have received the award of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow for 2008. Election as a Fellow is an honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers.

Dr. Vigor Yang to Chair Georgia Tech School of Aerospace Engineering

Don Fernandez — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Georgia Institute of Technology is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Vigor Yang as chair of the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, delivering a seasoned and accomplished researcher to lead the school to impressive new heights.

Georgia Tech Hosts Congressional Infrastructure Briefing

Don Fernandez — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

From transportation systems to power grids, America

Georgia Tech Named Tree Campus USA

Robert Nesmith — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Arbor Day Foundation designated Georgia Tech a Tree Campus USA on Nov. 18. The 10th institution awarded this distinction for best practices in campus forestry, Tech is the first in the state of Georgia.

More Georgia Tech Students Studying Abroad

Matthew Nagel — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech students are part of a growing trend within the University System of Georgia as they continue to increase their participation in study abroad programs.

Urban Sustainability Leader Joins Georgia Tech

Don Fernandez — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

John C. Crittenden, Ph.D., an accomplished expert in waste management, pollution prevention and sustainable and environmental engineering, will join the Georgia Institute of Technology as a Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar in Sustainable Systems. He is also slated to fill the Hightower Chair in Sustainable Systems pending Board of Regents approval.

Program Initiated to Support Those Pursuing Teaching Careers

Lisa Grovenstein — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

While Georgia has a shortage of K-12 math and science teachers, fortunately the Georgia Institute of Technology is a top destination for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

GTRI Names New Chief Scientist

Abby Vogel — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Dennis Folds, who earned his Ph.D. in engineering psychology from Georgia Tech in 1987, was recently named GTRI chief scientist. As chief scientist, he will meet with current and prospective customers and oversee GTRI

Ga. Tech Places Eighth in Two World University Technology Rankings

Lisa Grovenstein — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology recently was listed among the top world universities in engineering and technology in two separate global rankings.

Tech earns a B on Green Report Card

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Sustainable Endowment Institute has awarded Georgia Tech a

Georgia Tech Ranks #1 for Hispanic Engineering Graduate Programs

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Hispanic Business Magazine ranks the Georgia Institute of Technology the top engineering graduate school for 2008.

Georgia Tech Volleyball Player Highlighted in PSA

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech Communications & Marketing staff struck

U.S. News Releases 2009 Undergraduate Rankings

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech ranks seventh nationally among public universities for undergraduates in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Tech has been among the top ten public universities for a decade.

Tech Sustainability Efforts Recognized by National Wildlife Federation

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has recognized the Georgia Institute of Technology as an exemplary campus as part of their initiative,

Presidential Search Committee Begins Work

Michael Hagearty — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

In an Aug. 12 meeting on the Georgia Tech campus, the 20-member search committee received orders for its national search to replace former President G. Wayne Clough.

Vice Provost for Academic Diversity Named

Robert Nesmith — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Gilda Barabino, a professor in the Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Emory University and Georgia Tech, has accepted a cabinet-level position as the Institute's inaugural vice provost for Academic Diversity.

Princeton Review Awards Georgia Tech Top Green Ranking

Matthew Nagel — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech is one of eleven universities to receive a top score of 99 for green efforts from Princeton Review. The

Klaus Building Receives LEED Gold Certification

Robert Nesmith — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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Georgia Tech Provides Key Support as Atlanta Hosts Top Wireless Show

John Toon — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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Governor Recognizes Tech for State Charitable Campaign

Robert Nesmith — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

During the May 15 awards luncheon, the Institute received the Governor

Product Evaluators Needed in GTRI Research

Robert Nesmith — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking participants with arthritis to test consumer products under consideration by the Arthritis Foundation for its Ease of Use commendation.

Dean Kamen to Address Bachelor\'s and Masters Ceremony

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Dean Kamen, founder and president of DEKA Research and Development Corp., will deliver the address to the bachelor

Georgia Tech Issues Statement on Recent Court Ruling

David Terraso — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Associate Vice President for Communications & Marketing James Fetig issues statement on Sklar v. Clough.

Atlanta Entrepreneur Paul Freet Joins VentureLab Team at Georgia Tech

John Toon — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Atlanta entrepreneur Paul Freet has joined Georgia Tech's VentureLab program as a commercialization catalyst. In that role, he will assist in the formation of startup companies based on Georgia Tech discoveries.

Georgia Tech Refers Case to State Attorney Generals Office for Action

Matthew Nagel — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

A case involving two professors from the Georgia Institute of Technology has been referred to the Attorney General of Georgia for possible legal action relating to potential fraud and theft. In addition, Georgia Tech has initiated the tenure revocation process for the two faculty members.

Gary Schuster Named Georgia Tech Interim President

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

A 14-year veteran of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Dr. Gary Schuster, who currently serves as Tech

Georgia Tech Recycling Program Wins National Award

Matthew Nagel — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology today received the 2008 American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) College and University Recycling Award. AF&PA

Georgia Tech and Top Italian Universities Launch Dual Masters Program

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology is partnering with two leading Italian universities, the Politecnico di Torino and the University of Trento, to offer dual master

U.S. News & World Report Releases 2009 Graduate Rankings

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech

Dean, vice provost searches under way

Robert Nesmith — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Office of the Provost has announced that committees have been named and are initiating searches for the vice provost for Distance Learning and Professional Education (DLPE) and for the dean and director of Libraries.

Ted Turner Honored by Techs Ivan Allen College

David Terraso — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Ted Turner, media entrepreneur and philanthropist, is the recipient of the 2008 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Progress and Service

Wayne Clough Leaves Georgia Tech

Matthew Nagel — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

G. Wayne Clough, the first alumnus to serve as president of the Georgia Institute of Technology, will step down from that post on July 1, 2008, to head up the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

Georgia Tech and St. Josephs Announce Unique Collaboration

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

In an innovative collaboration, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Saint Joseph

Condolence Letter to Northern Illinois University

Michael Hagearty — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech extends its deepest condolences to the students, faculty, and staff of Northern Illinois University in dealing with this painful and difficult chapter of its history.

National Engineers Week Observed February 17 - 23

Lisa Grovenstein — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Georgia Institute of Technology celebrates National Engineers Week February 17

Georgia Tech Executive V.P. Announces Retirement

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Dr. G. Wayne Clough, president of the Georgia Institute of Technology, today announced that Mr. Robert K. Thompson, executive vice president for Administration and Finance, will retire effective April 1.

GT SMART Moves Beyond the Institute

Robert Nesmith — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

In the final year of funding, GT SMART director Marsha Brinkley works to ensure the program's successful initiatives continue to aid and educate the community.

Ga. Tech Ranks 12th Among Kiplinger's Best Values

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech ranks 12th among best values for public universities, according to Kiplinger

Wepfer is New Chair of Mechanical Engineering

Megan McRainey — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Dr. William Wepfer has been named the Eugene C. Gwaltney Jr. Chair of the School of Mechanical Engineering, effective Jan. 1.

Tech Welcomes Paul Johnson

Michael Hagearty — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech Athletic Director Dan Radakovich announced that U.S. Naval Academy football coach Paul Johnson had accepted the position of the Yellow Jackets' new head football coach.

Georgia Tech Enrollment Reaches All-Time High

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

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Vice Provost for International Initiatives Named

Matthew Nagel — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

As the Institute continues on its ambitious plan for a

Clough Honored by Council on Competitiveness

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech President Wayne Clough and Samuel Palmisano, the CEO of IBM, will be honored at the Council on Competitiveness annual dinner tonight for their leadership on the Council

Clough Participates in Climate Change Discussion

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech President Wayne Clough participated in a high-level working session on climate change policy in Washington, D.C., that was sponsored by the Center for the Study of the Presidency

Associate Dean Vito Named Vice Provost

Matthew Nagel — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Saying it is the best way he can contribute to Georgia Tech, School of Mechanical Engineering Professor Ray Vito has accepted the offer to become Tech's first vice provost of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies.

David Terraso — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Ahuja Appointed Director of Georgia Tech-Ireland

John Toon — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Dr. Krishan Ahuja, Regents Professor in the School of Aerospace Engineering, has been appointed director and general manager of Georgia Tech-Ireland (GTI).

Clough to Participate in National Summit

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech President Wayne Clough is participating in a panel discussion on

New Research Complex Encourages Collaboration

John Toon — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Buildings in Georgia Tech's new Biotechnology Complex were designed to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration by bringing together faculty members from different departments into "research neighborhoods" that focus research strengths on specific areas.

Ga. Tech TV Spot Showcases Innovation and Tradition

Lisa Grovenstein — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

When thinking of the Georgia Institute of Technology, two key attributes consistently come to mind

Deceased Body Found on Campus

Lisa Grovenstein — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Many have expressed concerns regarding a recent incident on the Georgia Tech campus. In the interest of keeping the Tech community fully informed, I would like to provide the details we have to date.

Business School Performs Well in Recent Rankings

Lisa Grovenstein — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech College of Management recently rose in rankings of Forbes (for top MBA programs) and U.S. News & World Report (for undergraduate business programs) while winning recognition in Fortune Small Business as one of

Tech Receives Highest U.S. News Ranking Ever

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech ranks seventh among the nation

Georgia Tech Takes Further Action on PCard Review

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology announced today that it has requested assistance from the Attorney General of Georgia to collect evidence related to its continuing review of state procurement card (PCard) usage. This request comes after ongoing analysis identified additional deceptive activity.

Georgia Tech Names New Senior Vice Provost

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

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Tech Jumps 11 Spots in Forbes MBA Rankings

Lisa Grovenstein — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech College of Management jumped 11 spots in Forbes magazine's latest rankings of the top MBA programs, rising to 34th (15th among public universities).

Tech Names New Director of Government Relations

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology has appointed Dene H. Sheheane, 38, as the Institute's director of Government Relations

Kudzu Takes Over Ga.

Lisa Grovenstein — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

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Tech Top Producer of African-American Engineers

Megan McRainey — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech is the top producer of African-American engineering graduates in the United States, according to recently released rankings from Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.

Tech Professor Named President of Korean University

David Terraso — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

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Tech has new partnership with South Georgia College

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology has announced a partnership with South George College to establish a new degree program supported by both institutions.

Finalists for Senior Vice Provost Named

Michael Hagearty — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs has announced four finalists for the position of senior vice provost for Research and Innovation.

Tech Reports Unauthorized Access of Data

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Approximately 23,000 current and former Georgia Tech students have been notified that an electronic file containing their demographic data, such as birthdates, may have been exposed. While no Social Security or credit card numbers (the data most commonly used for identify theft) were included in this file, some of the potentially exposed information is protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Associate Vice Provost Rollins to Return to Faculty

Michael Hagearty — Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Citing a desire to return to teaching and research, Howard Rollins has announced his decision to resign his position as associate vice provost of International Programs. At that time, Dr. Rollins will assume his position as a professor in Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech Terminates Employee in Fraud Case

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology today announced that it has terminated an administrative employee who is under investigation for the fraudulent use of a state procurement card for personal purchases valued at a minimum of $25,000. The employee

Houston Named New CoS Dean

David Terraso — Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

This week, Georgia Tech announced that Paul Houston, a Cornell University professor and administrator, will be its newest dean.

Longtime Mechanical Engineering Chair to Retire

Megan McRainey — Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Ward Winer, longtime chair of the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech, will retire later this year after nearly 20 years as the head of Tech's mechanical engineering program, the largest in the United States.

Irelands President Visits Georgia Tech

Matthew Nagel — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech hosted Ireland President Mary McAleese this morning in an effort to strengthen the university ties to Ireland. President McAleese met with Georgia Tech President Wayne Clough, officials from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) - the applied research arm of the university and associates from a company developed through Georgia Tech research and technologies.

Safety Remains a Top Priority for Georgia Tech

Elizabeth Campell — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech has received inquiries from concerned parents regarding campus preparedness. The Institute conducts vulnerability assessments on facilities throughout campus and continually reviews preparedness and response procedures.

President Responds to Virginia Tech Tragedy

Elizabeth Campell — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

We are profoundly grieved and saddened by this horrible tragedy, and our hearts and prayers go out to the campus community of Virginia Tech, especially to the families of those who were killed or wounded.

Georgia Techs Library Celebrates Major Award

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Tech Library has transformed into an organization that connects people from around campus in a friendly academic environment, and that effort is being recognized nationally. The Library and Information Center was selected by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) to receive the 2007 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award

U.S. News Releases 2008 Graduate Rankings

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

In the most widely read college rankings for graduate programs, Georgia Tech

Tech Recognized for Its Internationalization Effort

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Institute of Technology has been awarded the Senator Paul Simon Award in recognition of its efforts to internationalize the campus. Sponsored by the Association of International Educators (NAFSA), the award recognizes recipients that show overall excellence in internationalization efforts as evidenced in practices, structures, philosophies, and policies.

Georgia Tech Mourns Loss of Dean Galloway

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Tech campus and community are mourning the loss of College of Architecture Dean Thomas Galloway, who passed away Sunday, March 11.

Computing Hosts New Face of Computing Symposium

Elizabeth Campell — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Georgia Tech College of Computing hosted the New Face of Computing Symposium, signaling the debut of the College

Tech Reports Unauthorized Access of Computer Data

Matthew Nagel — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Approximately 3,000 current and former Georgia Tech employees have been sent a letter informing them that personal information may have been compromised by unauthorized access to a Georgia Tech computer account by unknown sources outside the Institute. The information included names, addresses, Social Security numbers and other potentially sensitive information including approximately 400 state purchasing card numbers.

College of Computing Creates Two New Schools

Elizabeth Campell — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

The College of Computing at Georgia Tech, a national leader in the creation of real-world computing breakthroughs that drive social and scientific progress, announces the formation of the School of Computer Science and the School of Interactive Computing.

Gary May Receives AAAS Mentor Award

Megan McRainey — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Gary S. May, professor and Steve W. Chaddick School Chair of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has received the 2006 Mentor Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Hartlein Named Director of NEETRAC

Megan McRainey — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Richard Hartlein has been named director of Georgia Tech's National Electric Energy Testing and Research Applications Center (NEETRAC).

Ga Companies Sign Health Reform Initiative at Tech

Megan McRainey — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Representatives from top Georgia companies and organizations joined Gov. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt and Former Speaker Newt Gingrich at Georgia Tech to sign a national initiative aimed at improving health care quality, information and cost-effectiveness for employees and their families.

Georgia Tech Announces New Financial Aid Program

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Georgia Institute of Technology has launched a new program designed to help Georgia students whose families have an annual income of less than $30,000 earn their college degree debt-free. The program will be offered to all currently enrolled students and incoming freshmen for Fall Semester 2007 who meet eligibility requirements. Known as the Tech Promise, it is the first program of its kind offered by any public university in the state of Georgia.

Tech Enrolling Students in New Evening MBA Program

Elizabeth Campell — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Beginning in fall 2007, Georgia Tech

Don Giddens Wins Biomedical Industry Growth Award

Megan McRainey — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Don Giddens, dean of Georgia Tech's College of Engineering, will be awarded the Biomedical Industry Growth Award by the Georgia Biomedical Partnership.

Clough Asked to Join Innovation Task Force

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech President Wayne Clough has been asked to participate in the National Governors Association

GTRI Names New Director for Electronic Systems Lab

John Toon — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Tom McDermott has been named director of the Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) at the Georgia Tech Research Institute.

Aerospace Professor Named AIAA Fellow

Megan McRainey — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Robert Braun, the David and Andrew Lewis Associate Professor in Space Technology in Georgia Tech

Clough Speaks at Council on Competitiveness

Matthew Nagel — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

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John Stein Named Dean of Students

David Terraso — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

New Dean of Students John Stein aims to improve students' quality of life and promote intellectual discussion outside of the classroom.

Tech/Emory/MCG Partner on $10M Nanomedicine Center

Megan McRainey — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Georgia Tech, Emory and Medical College of Georgia a grant to partner on a Nanomedicine Development Center that will focus on DNA damage repair. The $10 million center is Tech/Emory's third in less than two years.

GT Named in Top 15 Best Academic Places to Work

David Terraso — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Readers of The Scientist magazine ranked the Georgia Institute of Technology as one of the top 15 places to work in academia in the United States.

Tech Ranked a Top University for Biotech Transfer

Megan McRainey — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech is one of the top universities in the world for technology transfer and a top producer of start-up companies, according to a new biotechnology study from the Milken Institute.

All Techs Ranked Engineering Programs in Top10

Megan McRainey — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech's College of Engineering is the only U.S. engineering college with all its ranked programs in the top 10 of their specialty areas.

Former Prof Gives $1.5 M to Create Civil Eng. Chair

Megan McRainey — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech Emeritus Professor Stephen L. Dickerson and his wife, Jane, have provided $1.5 million to create the first endowed chair in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Schuster Appointed Georgia Tech Provost

Matthew Nagel — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Dr. G. Wayne Clough, president of the Georgia Institute of Technology, today appointed Dr. Gary B. Schuster provost succeeding Dr. Jean Lou Chameau who has been named president of the California Institute of Technology. The provost is the Institute

Georgia Tech Remains Strong in U.S. News Rankings

Elizabeth Campell — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

U.S. News and World Report has ranked Georgia Tech as one of the top 10 public universities in the nation. Tech moved up to the eighth spot from ninth last year among the nation

Chambliss Visits Tech to See Future of Biofuels

Megan McRainey — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss met with some of Georgia Tech

Marcus Nanotechnology Building Groundbreaking

Matthew Nagel — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech broke ground on the new Marcus Nanotechnology Building, which has many people on campus and throughout the state filled with high hopes.

Provost Search Committee Recommends Three Finalists

Matthew Nagel — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Tech Provost Search Committee has made its recommendations for three finalists for the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs position. The three finalists

Tech Joins State Effort to Improve Customer Service

Megan McRainey — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech will join a statewide effort to improve customer service at Georgia's universities and state government.

Clough Invited to G8 Summit Symposium

Matthew Nagel — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech President Wayne Clough has been invited by the White House to participate in the G8 Business and University Leaders Symposium on Innovation in Moscow this week.

Meindl Named Director of Techs Nanotech Center

Megan McRainey — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

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Bayor to Chair History, Technology and Society

Elizabeth Campell — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech has named Professor Ronald H. Bayor chair of the School of History, Technology and Society in Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, effective July 1. Bayor joined the Tech faculty in 1973 and attained the rank of Professor of History in 1983.

Georgia Tech Provost Named President of Caltech

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Institute of Technology president, Dr. G. Wayne Clough, announced today that Dr. Jean-Lou Chameau, Georgia Tech provost and vice president for academic affairs, has been named president of the California Institute of Technology and will be departing the Institute at the end of August.

Test Tubes, Tubas & Threads A Winning Combination

Elizabeth Campell — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

According to Thomas L. Friedman, renowned best-selling author and New York Times columnist, Tech

Friedmans World Is Flat Praises Georgia Tech

Elizabeth Campell — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Thomas L. Friedman, renowned best-selling author and New York Times columnist, showcases Georgia Tech in the re-release of his most recent book, The World Is Flat, originally published in 2005.