News and Events

Ivan Allen College Non-Tenure Track Academic and Research Faculty Earn Promotions

April 10, 2024

Seven Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts non-tenure track academic and research faculty members have achieved promotion to senior research scientist, senior academic professional, principal academic professional, or senior lecturer.

Ivan Allen College to Offer AI Applications Minor in Conjunction with Engineering

April 3, 2024

Starting this summer, students at Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts will be able to earn a new minor in applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning designed to help them demonstrate their knowledge to prospective employers.

Atlanta Global Studies Symposium to Focus on Languages of Sustainability, Global South

April 2, 2024

The Atlanta Global Studies Symposium returns April 12 with a focus on the “Languages of Sustainability and the Global South.” The event will feature a keynote lecture and live performance by Grammy award-winning musician David Sánchez.

Alasdair Young Named Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Development

April 1, 2024

Alasdair Young, professor and Neal Family Chair in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, has been named interim associate dean for faculty development in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, effective April 1.

Paul Alonso Awarded Fulbright to Conduct Research and Teach in Peru

March 26, 2024

Paul Alonso, an associate professor in the School of Modern Languages, has studied how political humorists and comedians use media platforms to push social boundaries, make us question what we think we know, and speak truth to power. A Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award will take Alonso to Peru, where he will conduct new research and teach a seminar at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru in Lima.

Interdisciplinary and Critical Approaches to Sustainability

April 24, 2024, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Location: Clary Theatre, Bill Moore Student Success Center

The morning session will feature panels of faculty from Georgia Tech’s College of Computing, College of Design, Insitute of People and Technology, the College of Engineering, and College of Science, all in dialogue with faculty from the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. The afternoon will focus on critical approaches to the concept of sustainability, featuring scholars from across the Institute and two keynote events: NELSON MALDONADO-TORRES: “Colonial and Decolonial Sustainabilities” and JESSICA HERNANDEZ: “Indigenous Science: From Local to Global Context”.

Employee and Student Awards Ceremony and End of the Year Celebration

April 25, 2024, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center

Please join us for the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts' End of the Year Celebration on Thursday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Bill Moore Student Success Center.

Spring 2024 Commencement - Ph.D. Ceremony

May 2, 2024, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: McCamish Pavilion

The Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony for doctoral graduates will be held at McCamish Pavilion on Thursday, May 2, at 4 p.m. Doors will open at 3 p.m. No tickets are required to attend. Students must RSVP to participate.

All ceremonies will be live streamed and will also be available for viewing after the event.

General information can be found at www.commencement.gatech.edu.

Spring 2024 Commencement - Friday Morning Ceremony

May 3, 2024, 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Location: McCamish Pavilion

The Spring 2024 Commencement Friday Morning ceremony will be held at McCamish Pavilion on Friday, May 3, at 9 a.m. Doors open at 8 a.m. Tickets are required to attend. Students must RSVP to participate.

All ceremonies will be live streamed and will also be available for viewing after the event.

General information can be found at commencement.gatech.edu.

Summer Student Organizations Fair

July 10, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Cypress Theater, John Lewis Student Center

Each semester, the Center for Student Engagement hosts the Student Organizations Fair which provides new and returning Yellow Jackets an opportunity to connect with a select group of Tech's 550+ Registered Student Organizations.