News and Events
Recent News
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Four Challenges to the U.S. Energy Transition
March 23, 2026
Reliable energy is required to keep safe in cold winters and hot summers, making it a matter of national security. There are also vying economic policies to consider, political and financial incentives to navigate, and questions of social and economic inequality. Experts in Georgia Tech’s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts examine the challenges we face with the U.S. energy transition, and work to help make it safe, fair, and effective for all.
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EVs Can Generate Widespread Economic Benefits, New Study Says
March 23, 2026
Widespread Electric vehicle adoption would lower energy prices 6% and strengthen national energy security, according to the new study from researchers in the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy.
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The Pitch as a Laboratory: Global Development at Georgia Tech
March 23, 2026
Soccer has important lessons for global development, says Regents' Entrepreneur Kirk Bowman.
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William Winders Named Associate Dean for Faculty Development
March 18, 2026
William (Bill) Winders, professor in the School of History and Sociology (HSOC), has been appointed associate dean for faculty development in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, effective July 1.
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Chef and Humanitarian José Andrés Receives Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage
March 17, 2026
José Andrés, chef, humanitarian, and founder of World Central Kitchen, received the Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage for his leadership in providing meals to communities in crisis.
Recent Press Coverage
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Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Plan Has a Major Obstacle: Physics
May 22, 2025
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Trump's 'Golden Dome' US Missile Defense Plan Faces Major Challenges
May 21, 2025
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NSF Plan to Slash ‘Indirect’ Science Funding: Will It Stick?
May 20, 2025
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What the History of Internet Governance Tells Us About the Future of Tech Policy
May 18, 2025
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The U.S. Should Rely on Performance, Not Explanation, When Evaluating AI (op-ed)
May 13, 2025
Upcoming Events
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Worlds in Motion: Exploring Interactive Media and Emerging Technology
March 31, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Scholars Event Theater, Price GIlbert, First Floor
Join us Tuesday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Scholars Event Theater, located on Price Gilbert's first floor, for a dynamic discussion on how augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR), immersive storytelling, and interactive systems are shaping creative practice and research today.
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Understanding the NATO Alliance: A New Era?
March 31, 2026, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President's Suite C & D
This event features a panel moderated by the GT Model NATO team to discuss current issues of the Alliance with members of the academic, diplomatic, and military communities.
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12th Annual Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Distinguished Alumni Awards
March 31, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center, Grand Ballroom Cocktail Reception
We look forward to celebrating the achievements and impact of our Ivan Allen College distinguished alumni at this signature event.
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Grant Writing Workshop for Postdoctoral Scholars
March 31, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Location: Naugle Writing and Communication Center (Clough, Room 447)
Postdocs: join us for a workshop to learn how to turn strong research concepts into competitive grant proposals.
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2026 Global Media Festival: Screening of "Always" (China, 2025) and Q&A Session with the Director Chen Deming
April 1, 2026, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: John Lewis Student Center, Cypress Theater
Screening of the film Always (China, 2025) and Q&A session with the film director Chen Deming.