Back in 1960, Kenneth Grundborg earned his bachelor’s in civil engineering from Georgia Tech, but the Army called before he could walk at Commencement. Instead of donning a cap and gown, the ROTC cadet put on his uniform and was soon sent to Korea. Following his deployment, he came back to Tech and earned his master’s — but once again, the Army rang, and he was on his way to Vietnam by the… read more

Georgia Tech has always attracted a certain kind of person — someone who isn’t satisfied with knowing how the world works but who wants to make it work better, too. Our faculty embody that drive and desire, and they’re role models for students who want to follow in their footsteps. Every time I visit a colleague’s lab, I leave inspired and optimistic about our future — and wishing more people… read more

Earlier this month, we had the honor of welcoming José Andrés to campus to recognize him with this year’s Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage. Some of you may be familiar with José, the Michelin-starred chef and successful restaurateur turned media celebrity. His accomplishments are even more impressive when you consider he is a self-made immigrant from Spain who came to this country as a… read more