"Our institution exists to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. Georgia Tech’s impact and importance — the value it adds to the world — comes from these scholars, problem solvers, change-makers, and innovators. Their potential is limitless."
— President Ángel Cabrera
Honored Scholars
Students are our top priority at Georgia Tech, so we are excited to celebrate their achievements in all they strive to accomplish. Whether it’s making the dean’s list or securing prestigious fellowships or competitive scholarships, we are sharing the news. Read stories that honor Georgia Tech scholars here.
This year, three Ph.D. students were awarded $3,000 each to pursue their research. These students demonstrated that their research, and associated publication, contributed to societal progress.
Kantwon Rogers has spent 13 years at Georgia Tech. In that timeframe, he's earned four degrees and taught as an instructor for the Computing for Engineers (CS 1371) course for eight years.
As he prepares to graduate, Computer Science (CS) major Matthew Kistner is closing a chapter as the Ramblin’ Wreck driver.
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Sonali Kaluri, Seth Kinoshita, and Medina McCowin have been selected as walk-on recipients of the prestigious Stamps President's Scholarship. Chosen for their academic achievements, leadership, and commitment to service, they will receive full…
The student group presented their research on the evaluation of various plants in student living accommodations. The independent research project was initially funded through the Micro Research Grants for Regenerative Built Environments sponsored…
Team Atlanta, a cybersecurity team of Georgia Tech students and alumni, gained recognition from Google’s Project Zero after discovering a zero-day vulnerability in SQLite during the DARPA AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) this year. Their AI system,…
Competition Winners
From the Emmy Award-winning InVenture Prize at Georgia Tech to the widely adopted Three Minute Thesis (3MT®), Georgia Tech students compete to create innovative solutions to address the most challenging local, national, and global issues of our time. Read about Georgia Tech competition winners who are being prepared for positions of leadership and entrepreneurship to create a better future.
Transforming Our Communities
‘Georgia Trend’ Names Tech Alumni Among Most Influential Georgians
For their efforts to transform their communities through public service, leadership, and philanthropy, 11 Georgia Tech alumni have been named among Georgia Trend’s 100 Most Influential Georgians for 2025. Among the honorees, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens was chosen as the “Georgian of the Year.”
Georgia Tech 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Georgia Tech alumni, from an early age, are improving the way we live – from furthering space exploration to revolutionizing healthcare, these individuals have made the Tech community exceptionally proud.
Creating Better Futures — Together
Transforming Tomorrow: The Campaign for Georgia Tech
Transforming Tomorrow is a comprehensive campaign designed to fuel a new chapter in Georgia Tech’s remarkable story. Grounded in the Institute’s strategic plan, this campaign will bring unprecedented advancements to the Institute that will have the power to shape the future — transforming lives, ideas, learning, our community, and our world.
Achieving Our Mission
Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human. We achieve wins each day we bolster efforts to Amplify Impact, Champion Innovation, Connect Globally, Expand Access, Cultivate Well-Being, and Lead by Example.