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If These Walls Could Talk: Extraordinary Tales from Georgia Tech

Tech is not just an institute of higher education. Rather, it’s a cultural landmark that’s served as a launchpad for more celebrated careers and relationships. Here are just a few of the many anecdotes, which continue to resonate across the Institute’s walls today.

The Writing On The Walls

Renovations to the D.M. Smith Building uncovered 100-year-old signatures of Tech students. Who were they?

Home Sweet Home

Sometimes, a house is more than just a roof overhead. Here are stories of places Yellow Jackets have called home for four—or more—years

The Oasis Inside an Oasis

While the President’s House on 10th Street is no longer lived in by Tech presidents and their families, its story and memories have not faded.

Raise a Glass for Diversity

Donae Burston is a trailblazer in the Rose market, and he's pushing for greater inclusivity and representation in the luxury wine industry.

Present and Accounted For

After 75 years, the collective power of contributions to roll call, Tech's fund for excellence, is still making a huge difference. Read about how one of Tech's proudest traditions got rolling.

Harry G. Dulaney

Dulaney was born on Dec. 3, 1932, in Lexington, Ky., to Harry G. Dulaney Sr., a travelling medical supply salesman, and Inez Congleton Dulaney, a school teacher. Blessed with a photographic memory, he graduated as valedictorian from Henry Clay High School in Lexington.

Back to Earth (Link)

As the new CEO of a one-time leading home online service provider, Tech alumnus Glenn Goad is striving to propel the Atlanta-based company back to the forefront of the internet industry.

Fashion Forward

Tech Alumni collaborate to create a compostable, sustainable fashion brand.

Eating Seasonally

In the kitchen with award-winning chef Steven Satterfield, arch 92.

Emily Madsen

Emily Madsen is a biomedical engineering (BME) student who is using her skills as a painter and sculptor to illuminate complex topics.

Emily Weigel

As an ecologist, Emily Weigel seeks to understand how individuals are shaped by their environment.

Buzz Mascot

Over the years, plenty of students have donned a bee costume to cheer on Georgia Tech. But it was the efforts of Richie Bland, Phys 81, that really helped the mascot Buzz —pardon the pun—take flight.

Charles K. “Pete” Cross

Charles K. “Pete” Cross, Cls 50, of Winter Park, Fla. on July 19. Cross was devoted to his family, his career, his church and Georgia Tech. Cross graduated from North Fulton High School in 1946 and attended Georgia Tech, where he was part of the V-5 Naval program and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.

AUTONOMOUS RACING FACILITY

At the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) Cobb County Research Facility—some 12 miles north of main campus—resides an unassuming, seemingly simple, dirt test track. At what’s known as the Georgia Tech Autonomous Racing Facility, faculty and students from the School of Interactive Computing and the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering routinely conduct cutting-edge research that could impact the future of transportation.

Chaouki Abdallah

For Chaouki Abdallah, the Institute’s vision statement serves as a daily directive: Georgia Tech will define the technological research university of the 21st century.

The Song That Drives Tech Football

Singing the fight song after a victory has become a beloved team tradition for Georgia Tech Football.

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GEORGIA TECH'S NEW PLAYER TRAINING FACILITY WILL PUSH COLLEGE BASEBALL ANALYTICS INTO BIG-LEAGUE TERRITORY.

Pardon Me While I Step Onto Something Less Comfortable

Chris Eubanks unquestionably dazzled the world during his Wimbledon debut.

Clean Old-Fashioned Hate

The great intrastate football rivalry between Georgia Tech and "that other school" is also the seed that sprouted several favorite fan traditions.

Tech’s Youngest Roll Call Donor

This 9-year-old’s gift is a reminder that every gift, no matter the size, counts.

Filmed At Georgia Tech

Here’s a watch list to plan your next movie night.

The Georgia Tech Alum Behind the World's Fastest Supercomputer

El Capitan is the world’s fastest supercomputer. A Tech grad is the chief architect behind its processor.

Tech Talent On and Off The Screen

Technology has transformed the entertainment industry over the years. With imagination, ingenuity, and Tech-earned perseverance, these alumni shine on and off the screen.

From Oscars to Emmys: Georgia Tech Alumni Transform Entertainment

In the arts and entertainment space, don’t sleep on Georgia Tech.

An Outdoor Classroom Built by Yellow Jackets

Alumni helped students design, fundraise, and build an outdoor classroom as part of a Vertically Integrated Project.

Georgia Tech Grad Brews Up A Taste Of Her Grandfather's Homeland

Zahra Tabatabai left her career as a TV news writer to start Back Home Beer, which pays homage to Middle East brewing culture.

A Georgia Tech Alum's Quest To Visit Every Country

Brandon Cox, Mgt 03, will soon reach his goal of visiting 197 countries (193 UN member-states plus four more). He will join roughly 400 people in the world who have accomplished the impressive feat.

Entertainment Through the Decades

Whether at the YMCA building, Junior’s Grill, or a Greek life dance, students knew how to take advantage of what little free time they had.

Hot Takes: Tech's Vibrant Arts & Entertainment Scene

Notes from the desk of Georgia Tech's president.

Tech Alumna Takes on Survivor

“I can’t fully explain my time on the island without giving away too much information, but I can say that I had a very powerful experience out there,” says Eva Erickson, Phys 22, who is a contestant on Season 48 of Survivor.

Georgia Tech Alumni Honored with Prestigious NCAA Awards

Two of the six Silver Anniversary honorees recognized by the NCAA are Georgia Tech alumni.

Georgia Tech Alumni Honored with Prestigious NCAA Awards

Two of the six Silver Anniversary honorees recognized by the NCAA are Georgia Tech alumni.

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The great intrastate football rivalry between Georgia Tech and "that other school" is also the seed that sprouted several favorite fan traditions.

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Six Times Tech Shaped The Future

We highlight six examples from Tech's history when Yellow Jackets were on the forefront of innovation

Mettle Detected

A treasure hunter persists in finding a lost ring's owner.

A Work Divided

Renowned sculptor Julian Hoke Harris left an indelible mark at his alma mater through 34 years of teaching in the School of Architecture and a vast collection of artworks that still adorn campus. Students today recognize the stunning stained-glass window in Brittain Dining Hall, as well as the 10 limestone busts of great engineers and scientists on the building's columns. But around the Arch building, Harris is known almost as well for a work that's gone missing or at least half of it has.

Recovered Fumble

Former Tech sportswriter picks up a historic football he didn’t know was lost.

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Streakers with Sneakers: Another Gem from 50 Years Ago

Apart from hosting 1974 band concerts, Georgia Tech was no doubt a magnet to a variety of stage acts, some homegrown, some politically spherical, most with novelty.

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Six Times Tech Shaped The Future

We highlight six examples from Tech's history when Yellow Jackets were on the forefront of innovation

Peeking Into Georgia Tech's Secret Society

ANAK's rituals are governed by silence and its activities, particularly over the last seven decades, do not arrive with public signatures. But ANAK wasn't always a secret shrouded in mystery.

The Luck of the Irish

How two grads fell in love at the Aer Lingus Classic‚ and why fans are about to fall in love with football all over again.

Turn Left at the Big Chicken

Thank this Georgia Tech grad for Marietta’s Big Chicken and wish him a happy 90th birthday this year.

Tech Grads Turned Globetrotters

Digital nomads make their home and office wherever they happen to be.

Still Adventuring Together After 50 Years

Celebrate over 50 years of outdoor adventures with Georgia Tech's ORGT program. Join alumni and current students for a weekend of activities and camaraderie.

Big Return

Star athletes return to Georgia Tech to take care of unfinished business

BigHoops

The new “Topgolf for Basketball” game is a Georgia Tech grad’s slam-dunk idea.

Explore Antarctica With Yellow Jackets

Eighteen adventurous Yellow Jackets traveled together to the far reaches of the world to explore Antarctica through the Georgia Tech Alumni Travel program.

AI is Coming for the College Essay

Rick Clark isn't worried. Tech's Executive Director for Strategic Student Access in Enrollment Management was one of the first to provide guidance on AI in the college admissions process. Find out Clark's other predictions for the future.

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Six Times Tech Shaped the Future

We highlight six examples from Tech's history when Yellow Jackets were on the forefront of innovation.

Georgia Tech Alumni Honored with Prestigious NCAA Awards

Two of the six Silver Anniversary honorees recognized by the NCAA are Georgia Tech alumni.

Six Times Tech Shaped the Future

We highlight six examples from Tech's history when Yellow Jackets were on the forefront of innovation.

Ring True

Wisconsin woman was compelled to return father’s class ring to his family.

Tech Alumna Takes on Survivor

“I can’t fully explain my time on the island without giving away too much information, but I can say that I had a very powerful experience out there,” says Eva Erickson, Phys 22, who is a contestant on Season 48 of Survivor.

Little Locomotives

For Christmas in 1954, Santa brought to a young John Carter Jr., IE 69, a set of five Lionel train cars, a gift that launched a lifelong hobby of collecting model trains.

ANU PARVATIYAR, BME '08, CEO OF ETHONOVA

Global health has been a passion of Anu Parvatiyar’s since she was an undergraduate student at Georgia Tech. She knew she wanted to study the intersection between public health and technology, and when she didn't find an existing avenue of study or research, she made her own.

Women at Tech

Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future

A Prescription for Kindness

For Linda Griffith, ChE 82, the Georgia Tech infirmary will always be near and dear to her heart as a place of tremendous kindness and caring.

A Chance Encounter shows the Kindness of Yellow Jackets

Two Yellow Jackets strike up a conversation waiting for a flight at the airport. What comes next shows the bond that Georgia Tech alumni share for a lifetime.

Community-Minded Tech

Georgia Tech has a ton of intellectual capital to help solve problems around the world. But what about problems that arise in Tech's own backyard? Here, we take a look at some of the Tech organizations and people who are helping communities in Atlanta and across Georgia.

A Dream Garage Comes True

With the new Reck Garage-officially unveiled this spring next to the John Lewis Student Center—Georgia Tech's iconic mascot will always have a prime parking spot in the heart of campus.

Forgiveness is Divine: Moving Past "Look to Your Left, Look to Your Right"

Georgia Tech’s grade forgiveness policy offers students a second chance to recover from academic setbacks without compromising the Institute’s high standards. It’s a quiet shift that reflects a growing culture of support, resilience, and mental well-being.

Bobby Gaston

Gaston was a letterwinner in both football and basketball while a student. He played “wingback” for the Yellow Jackets under legendary Tech football coach William Alexander, playing in his first college bowl in 1944 at the Sugar Bowl.

Every Possession is Precious

That was the late New York recruiting analyst Tom Konchalski describing Jose Alvarado as a high school basketball player. It was that drive to win that made Josh Pastner, coach of Georgia Tech men’s basketball, recruit Alvarado for his team in 2016.

Every Possession is Precious

"He would rather win than breathe." That was the late New York recruiting analyst Tom Konchalski describing Jose Alvarado as a high school basketball player.

Forgiveness is Divine: Moving Past "Look to Your Left, Look to Your Right"

Even as a high schooler in Johns Creek, Ga., Aanjan Sikal knew of Georgia Tech's tough reputation.

Montgomery Rice Recognized By National Medical Association

Morehouse School of Medicine President and CEO Valerie Montgomery Rice, Chem 83, has received the Scroll of Merit Award from the National Medical Association.

10x10x Tech

Learn about 100 of the Institute’s most fascinating people, ideas, traditions, places and innovation — both old and new.

How to Be a Lifelong Yellow Jacket

Can you complete these steps to becoming a true alum?

Ghost Buildings of Georgia Tech

These buildings may no longer exist on campus, but their memories remain, haunting generations of Yellow Jackets like ghosts of good times past.

The Gift of Running Outside

Nicole Fegans will leave Georgia Tech this spring as the most accomplished distanced

Called to Serve and Share

Jim Brown, Bio 74, M.D., passes down his significant surgical expertise to the next generation of African surgeons.

Urban Sustainability

As president of the board of directors for groundwork Atlanta, Carly Queen helps lead sustainable farming projects.

Campouts, Counterfeits, and Avoiding the Night Watchman

A story about love and the lengths one man would go in pursuit of an 8:00 a.m. timecard.

Enter The Adrenaline Zone

Former astronaut Sandy Magnus, PHD MSE 96, and ADM. Sandy Winnefeld, AE 78, launch a podcast all about taking risks.

Fueling Up For Peak Performance

What athletes eat and drink off the field makes a difference in how they perform on it. Associate athletic director Leah Thomas knows a thing or two about that.

Tender Memories

WHEN YOU HEAR the name Junior's Grill, what do you think of? Your answer likely depends on which decade you were on campus and patronized this beloved mainstay of the Tech community, which closed its doors and turned off its blue neon sign in 2011.

Anne Robinson Clough: Former Tech First Lady

Remembering Anne Robinson Clough of Big Canoe, GA, who cherished nature and served as Georgia Tech's first lady. Her legacy lives on through the Promise Scholarship Fund.

Charles Philip Reed Jr.: Professor & Computing Pioneer

Charles Philip Reed Jr., EE 50, MS EE 56, of Marietta, Ga., on July 24. Reed was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He treated everyone he came in contact with the same and thought someone’s stature in life had nothing to do with their capabilities.

Casey Mo's Cookies

From a rat cap to the _ech tower missing a "T", this Yellow Jacket's culinary skills are straight out of Burdell's Institute of Baking.

Fighting Anti-Asian Hate

Top Chef Tim Ma cofounded Chefs Stoping AAPI hate.

Advancing Biomedical Solutions To Save Lives

Yu Shrike Zhang's career in biomedical engineering was inspired by the combination of two things during his childhood in China: his father, who worked in electrical engineering, and a love of nature.

From Crud To Colonel

More than 20 years later, two Georgia Tech grads reunite at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Let's Get Physical: A Mini Course in Movement Science

From required "PT" like drownproofing to the first-of-its-kind Master's in Prosthetics and Orthotics, here's a mini-course on how movement science at the Institute came to be.

Lessie Smithgall: Philanthropist, Journalist & Friend to the Arts

Celestia Bailey “Lessie” Smithgall, of Gainesville, Ga., on June 25. Smithgall was widely known for her philanthropy, devotion to the arts, and her community. She died at her Gainesville home on June 25, at 110 years old. Early on, Smithgall developed an interest in nature, music, books, and the arts, influenced considerably by her father, Charles Thomas Bailey, an Atlanta city councilman, who often took her to the opera and the zoo.

60 Years. Celebrating Our Past, Continuing Our Legacy.

Sixty years ago this September, Ford C. Greene, Ralph A. Long Jr., and Lawrence Williams became the first Black students to enroll at Georgia Tech, making the school the first public university in the Deep South to integrate peacefully, without a court order.

A Soldier's Best Friend

With his dog by his side, every week George Clarke Jr. brings comfort to veterans like himself.

The First Is History

Marilyn Somers, Hon 08, retired in December 2020, not only as a recorder of Tech's history but as a history-maker herself.

Elwood “Doc” Blanchard Jr.: Chemist & Friend to Tech

Elwood “Doc” Blanchard Jr., Chem 53, MS Chem 54, of Mendenhall, Pa., on June 24. Blanchard’s youth instilled in him a remarkable work ethic, as he balanced tending to the family farm, helping his father on contracting jobs, and attending Spencer Central School, where he graduated in 1949. Blanchard attended Georgia Tech, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s in Chemistry, and participated in ROTC.

Strength in Numbers: Celebrating 10 Years of SAA

Ten years ago, SAA founders Laura Giglio, John Hanson, and Brandon Monroe had a big idea to create an organization that would be extremely easy for any student to join. Now in its 10th year, SAA is one of the largest student organizations on campus.

Eugene C. “Gene” Dunwody Sr.: Dedicated Civil Leader

Eugene C. “Gene” Dunwody Sr., Arch 56, of Macon, Ga., on Jan. 9. Dunwody was born during the depression in 1933 and learned the advantages of thrift during his childhood. He graduated from Lanier High School with honors, and then entered Georgia Tech where he joined the Kappa Alpha Order and was later invited to be a member of the Ramblin’ Reck Club, Koseme Society, Phi Eta Sigma, Tau Beta Pi and ANAK.

Analyze This

Georgia Tech's new player training facility will push college baseball analytics into big-league territory.

The Scholars of Dellwood Drive

From one bright student to another, a shared address discovered by chance shows a Georgia Tech legacy come full circle

ARUSH LAL

From a young age, Arush Lal learned a tough lesson: Illness is universal, but healthcare resources and support are not. During a trip to India when he was 12, he saw a poor man pulling himself along on a makeshift wheelchair. At 18, when he was working at a Dominican hospital, he saw a man die because of an ineffective response. And while setting up mobile clinics in Panama, he met a boy who had walked for miles to find diabetes medication for his grandmother.

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IA 04, MS IA 08 // COO Bayt Abdullah Children’s Hospice and Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital

Friends and Psychological Backbone

How Tim Andrews graduated from Tech before the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Enoch Ward Jr: First African American Student to Integrate Housing, Earn Chemical Engineering degree at Tech

Rev. Enoch Ward Jr., ChE 68, of Martinez, Ga., on Mar. 31. Ward was a pastor, a successful manufacturing manager, and the first African American student to integrate housing and earn a degree in chemical engineering from Georgia Tech.

A Season Interrupted

A photo of fans looking like “bandits of a mild sort” resonates more than 100 years later. But it wasn’t the only anomaly from Tech’s 1918 football season.

Antigua Cerveza

Jorge Guzman, IE 09, is Antigua Cerveza's on-the-ground leader in Guatemala and its head brewer.

Charles William Brady: Founder of Invesco

Charles William Brady, of Atlanta, died on Dec. 7, 2019. Born May 11, 1935, Brady was seen as a visionary leader in the financial management industry.

Ford C. Greene: Trailblazer & Business Leader

Ford C. Greene who was one of the first black students to enroll at Georgia Tech, died on Jan. 25, at age 76.

Emily Grigsby: Multi-Talented Lawyer, Artist, And Philanthropist

Emily Grigsby, MS Arch 75, of Atlanta, on Sept. 17, 2020. Grigsby’s zest for life and everything lively was apparent to all who knew her.

Dr. Erling Grovenstein Jr., CHEM 44: Longtime Tech Chemistry Professor

Dr. Erling Grovenstein Jr., of Atlanta, died Oct. 28, 2019. He was born on Nov. 12, 1924, in Miami, Fla., to Erling Grovenstein Sr. and Lois O'Keefe Nesbitt Grovenstein.

Dr. Erling Grovenstein Jr., CHEM 44: Longtime Tech Chemistry Professor

Dr. Erling Grovenstein Jr., of Atlanta, died Oct. 28, 2019. He was born on Nov. 12, 1924, in Miami, Fla., to Erling Grovenstein Sr. and Lois O'Keefe Nesbitt Grovenstein.

Construction Time Again

Five Georgia Tech alumni share their expert views on the commercial building boom in Atlanta and beyond.

The Hidden Story of Mr. Georgia Tech

The newly catalogued papers of L.W. "Chip" Roberts document the impact he had on campus — and around the world.

High Prospects in the Low Minors

Former Tech standout player Joey Bart, Cls 19, may be the No. 1 catching prospect in Major League Baseball, but he’s already learned the road to the majors won’t be easy.

Domestic Terminal Bliss

Trailblazing Tech graduates add their touches on the massive project to modernize one of the busiest airports in the world Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta‚ and inspire today's students to follow in their footsteps.

Bringing The Farm Indoors

Mike Ross, AE 14, and his brother, Jack, created Beanstalk Inc., a high-tech indoor, vertical farming company to provide food distributors with fresh produce at reduced costs and distances.

HIGH PROSPECTS IN THE LOW MINORS

Former Tech standout player Joey Bart, Cls 19, may be the No. 1 catching prospect in Major League Baseball, but he’s already learned the road to the majors won’t be easy.

Bringing the Farm Indoors

Mike Ross, AE 14, and his brother, Jack, created Beanstalk Inc., a high-tech indoor, vertical farming company to provide food distributors with fresh produce at reduced costs and distances.

Excursion Expertise

Here’s some adventure advice from Georgia Tech’s Martin Ludwig, one of the top professionals in the alumni travel industry.

A Ramble Through Wreck History

Some 58 years after its debut, the Ramblin’ Wreck keeps rolling on as one of Georgia Tech’s most beloved traditions.

Donald W. Richardson, AE 51: Aerospace Pioneer

Donald W. Richardson, of West Palm Beach, Fla., died Oct. 24, 2019. Born March 17, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, Richardson enjoyed an exciting and exemplary life.

Christopher Allen Nisbet Rankine III

Rankine was born in Boston and grew up in New Orleans. He loved computers, music and band, and excelled in all of his school subjects. He graduated from Georgia Tech with two degrees and earned a master of business administration from Georgia State University.

An Imperfect Storm

Two Georgia Tech alumni share a link to the tragic sinking of the HMS Otranto during World War I.

Electric Dreams

Gas-guzzling classic sports-cars get major performance and eco-friendly upgrades at Atlanta-area startup Eddy Motorworks, co-founded by Tech alumnus Ben Horst.

Delivering Water in Hard-To-Reach Places

When an earthquake devastated Haiti in 2010, Benjamin Cohen and fellow student Apoorv Sinha came up with an idea to provide mobile infrastructure to places hit hard by natural disasters.

The Alternative to Alternative Radio

Georgia Tech's WREK celebrates 50 years of 'Quality, Diverse Music.'

From Doubtful Student to Enthusiatic Teacher

Rena Ingram entered Georgia Tech aiming for a PhD in chemistry and a career in forensic science, inspired by her love of CSI. But after struggling with stress and self-doubt, she realized her true passion was teaching. Now, she’s using her science background to inspire students in underserved Georgia schools through a prestigious teaching fellowship.

A Legacy Built to Last

John Portman Jr., Arch 50, not only helped shape the skylines of 60 cities, but also has influenced generations of Georgia Tech architects, artists, and developers.

Tech's Brilliant Sculptor

Julian Hoke Harris, Arch 28, was an architect, part-time Institute professor and prolific artist whose work endures on campus and throughout Georgia.

Structural Sojourn

A team of Tech freshmen explored culture and architecture after earning a rare invitation to a design competition in China.

Learning to be Social Leaders

A study-abroad program in Central Europe teaches students first-hand how businesses and nonprofits can change the world.

Under Ice

A team of Georgia Tech researchers and grad students are exploring Antarctica's depths for clues to what might be found on Europa.

A Band that Marches to its Own Beat

How the Yellow Jacket Marching Band has grown from humble beginnings to a 340-member force of Georgia Tech pride.

Edward E. David

David served as director of the federal Office of Science and Technology under President Richard Nixon, where he helped draft the administration’s proposals for pollution control and alternative energy following passage of the Clean Air Act in 1970.

Dr. Phil Adler: A Legacy of Respect

Many Yellow Jackets swore at legendary management professor Phil Adler during his 38 years of teaching at the Institute, but today most of his former students just swear by him.

Annika Rowland Teegan Van Gunst

Discover the remarkable journey of the Van Gunst twins, who excelled in volleyball and engineering, transitioning from collegiate stars to professional athletes on the AVP Tour.

Then & Now: 10 Tech Traditions

A photographic look at how Tech’s storied traditions have survived generations of Yellow Jacket students and still thrive on campus today.

David M. Durst

David M. Durst, AE, IE 48, of Rye, N. Y., on May 13. Durst was an engineer and artist who used his gifts to build skyscrapers in Manhattan as well as sculptures from found metal objects.

Dollars and Sense Bianca Stewart Fashion Designer

Finding stylish, comfortable clothes has always been something of a tall order for Bianca Stewart, BA 14, a former Tech student-athlete who stands at 6 feet without heels and towers over the average-to-petite women for whom most ready-to-wear clothes are designed.

Balancing Act: Monster Drive

There’s a good reason Tech classes don’t intimidate professional monster truck driver Rosalee Ramer.

Our Olympic Legacy

A look at how the Centennial Olympic Games changed Georgia Tech 20 years ago.

A Lifetime of Adventures

My quest to understand the human experience has fueled my travels to all seven continents and 149 countries before I turned 35 years old.

Bobby Dews

Bobby Dews, Cls 61, of Edison, Ga., on Dec. 26., 2015. As an athlete at Georgia Tech, Dews was a star on both the Yellow Jackets’ baseball and basketball teams.

James “Jim” Eastham

James "Jim" Eastham, ME 55, of Meridian, Miss., on Jan. 4. After serving as a military pilot in WWII and the Korean War, Eastham embarked on a flying career in the private sector and went on to break aviation records.