This week, we launched Georgia Tech’s new strategic plan for the next decade. It marked the culmination of a year of work by more than 5,700 members of the Georgia Tech community, including a number of you. It also marks the beginning of an exciting journey as we bring to life Georgia Tech’s motto of Progress and Service in new and innovative ways.

Even though we’ve had to change just about everything we do to adapt to the challenges of this pandemic, I am proud to see our community move forward and find creative ways to offer outstanding education, conduct important research, and contribute to the vibrant economy and quality of life in our state and beyond.

It is hard to believe that our Fall 2020 semester is finally underway. After a summer of hard work and preparations, students are just completing their first week of classes through a blend of in-person, remote, and hybrid course modes. Despite the circumstances, we just welcomed 3,250 first-year students, the largest and strongest first-year class in Institute history, and our largest-ever transfer class, 900.

When we look back at 2020, despite the pain caused by the novel coronavirus, there will be much for all of us at Georgia Tech to be proud of — how our community, relying on science and technology, came together to fight the pandemic through innovation and collaboration, and with compassion and a shared commitment to Progress and Service.

After a summer of hard work and preparations, students are just completing their first week of classes through a blend of in-person, remote, and hybrid course modes. Despite the circumstances, we just welcomed 3,250 first-year students, the largest and strongest first-year class in Institute history, and our largest-ever transfer class, 900.