In March, NASA opened the astronaut application process for six weeks. More than 8,000 people applied for eight to 12 astronaut-candidate positions. At least three of the applicants were Yellow Jackets.
Space Race: Georgia Tech’s Aspiring Astronauts
STARS Program Manager Joins Georgia Tech Office of Undergraduate Admission
In October, Antwuan Holloway joined the Office of Undergraduate Admission as the Small Town and Rural Students (STARS) program manager. Holloway brings a decade of experience as a student success advocate to the position. In his new role, Holloway will develop and implement new recruitment strategies for Georgia Tech in rural areas within the state […]
Charting a New Course: Veteran Michael Bauby’s Journey to Georgia Tech
When now fourth-year civil engineering major Michael Bauby approached high school graduation in 2016, his next steps were uncertain. Instead of college, Bauby found himself excited by a different idea: joining the military to serve and learn practical skills in a new environment.
Lambda Theta Phi Joins Georgia Tech Campus
On Friday, November 1, the founding 10 members of the Lambda Theta Phi fraternity at Georgia Tech were presented. Lambda Theta Phi is the largest Latin fraternity in the United States, though it is open to all interested students who demonstrate the characteristics of the fraternity.
Q&A with FirstGen President Janet Arvizu-Garcia
Janet Arvizu-Garcia is a fourth-year international affairs and modern languages student from Toomsboro, Georgia. She is also president of the First-Generation Student Organization. For First-Generation Celebration Week (Nov. 4-8), Arvizu-Garcia answered some questions about her journey to Georgia Tech and offered tips for prospective first-generation students.
Student Spotlight: Lauren Thompson
Meet Lauren Thompson, a fifth-year mechanical engineering student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this student spotlight, Lauren talks about why she chose to study at Georgia Tech, what she likes most about her major, and her experience completing an internship with The Walt Disney Company.
Transfer Tenacity: Tran Siblings Give Advice to Transfer Prospects
For National Transfer Student Week, transfer students and siblings Kiera and James Tran give tips and share details of their own journeys to Georgia Tech.
AfroDance Team Connects Campus to Culture
With no experience required, the AfroDance Team welcomes all students to embrace the rich and diverse history of African dance.
Submit GT App, Prepare for Dec. 1 FAFSA Release
It’s time to apply for financial aid for the 2025-26 school year. There are two steps for continuing students and three for prospective incoming first-year students, and all students can start now with the 2025-26 Georgia Tech Application for Scholarships and Financial Aid (GT App). The FAFSA will be available Dec. 1.
Georgia Tech and AMSC Collaboration to Boost STEM Pipeline
Georgia Tech and Atlanta Metropolitan State College are launching a new partnership, supported by a $250,000 grant, to create a seamless transfer pathway for underrepresented students, enhancing access to STEM education.