A monthly digital newsletter designed to help friends and supporters stay abreast of the positive developments about the Institute that they might have missed on more traditional media outlets.
Whenever I give a presentation about Georgia Tech, I remind everyone that we have one shareholder only — the people of the state of Georgia — and we need to ask ourselves how everything we do delivers value to them. I am proud to report that the return on investment we provide our state has never been greater, and every summer, I enjoy traveling across Georgia to see it for myself.
On Friday morning of Commencement weekend, as we were robing for the ceremony, one of our graduating students, Madelyn Novelli, couldn’t hide her excitement as she shared with me that her parents had just made it to town in time for the ceremony. Their flight from New Jersey was canceled the day before, but nothing was going to keep them from being there on their daughter’s special day. So, they got in the car and drove 14 hours straight through the night. They made it — and then ...
Universities today find themselves in the crosshairs, facing heightened scrutiny and criticism from various corners of society and, in some cases, severe financial penalties from the government. As the national conversation around universities continues — whether in the news or your professional circles — I hope you’ll remember the critical role research universities like Georgia Tech play in strengthening our country.
On March 8, we celebrated International Women’s Day in the most memorable way by unveiling a new art installation dedicated to the history, accomplishments, and impact of women at Georgia Tech.