Don Chapman Receives Alumni Distinguished Service Award
Atlanta businessman, entrepreneur and civic leader Donald L. Chapman will be awarded the Spring 2002 Joseph M. Pettit Alumni Distinguished Service Award during commencement exercises May 4. Chapman, IM 61, is chief executive officer of Tug Investment Corp.Tony Chan Receives Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
Tony Chan, founder of TEAM Buzz and a founding member of the Georgia Tech Young Alumni Network, was named the Georgia Tech Alumni Association's 2001 Outstanding Young Alumnus. President Bush's Science Adviser to Address Tech Graduates
John H. Marburger III, science adviser to President George W. Bush and director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, will deliver both commencement addresses at Georgia Tech's 212th commencement ceremonies on May 4 in Alexander Memorial Coliseum. Georgia Tech Tuition Increases 6 Percent
Tuition costs will increase 6 percent at Georgia Tech and other state research universities this fall. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the 6 percent tuition hikes for Georgia Tech, The Medical College of Georgia, the University of Georgia and Georgia State. Georgia Tech Takes Top Ranking Among U.S. Research Universities
Georgia Tech has perhaps the most comprehensive program to support state and local economic development among all research universities in the United States, reports a new Southern Growth Policies Board study of higher education economic development practices. General Assembly Approves Key Tech Projects
The Georgia General Assembly approved $31.8 million toward construction of the Advanced Computing Technology Building on campus and $2 million toward renovation of the John S. Coon Building. The Legislature also approved enhancement funds for the Georgia Research Alliance and the Yamacraw Mission. Tech Alum Leads 100 Black Men of Atlanta
Alumnus William J. Stanley III took the reins in April for a two-year term as president of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, a 246-member service organization whose members serve as role models for Atlanta youth. Robert G. Haley, director of special projects for the president of Georgia Tech, was sworn in as president-elect. May Replaces April in June as President's Executive Assistant
President Wayne Clough has named Professor Gary May as his new executive assistant. May replaces April Brown, who leaves June 1 for a position with Duke University. Tech Continues National Prominence in U.S. News Rankings
Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering maintained its powerful national stature, moving up one notch to fourth in graduate school rankings from U.S. News & World Report. New E-newsletter from Georgia Tech Continuing Education
The Professional Edge is for those alumni who have expressed an interest in learning more about professional development opportunities available through Georgia Tech Continuing Education. Golf Tournament Honors Band Director
The inaugural Bucky Johnson Classic Golf tournament will be played on Stone Mountain's Lakemont course on June 22 at 9am. Kappa Kappa Psi, Tech's honorary music service fraternity is sponsoring the tournament to honor band director Johnson who is retiring after a 20 year career at Tech. Proceeds will be used to support the music department. The deadline for registration is May 22. For more information go the tournament Web site, www.buckyjohnsonclassic.com or call the tournament coordinator Jason Ideker at 678-637-5299. Smith Leads Gold to Win
Junior wide receiver Jonathan Smith gained 185 all-purpose yards and scored two touchdowns to lead the Gold team over the White team, 31-10, at the spring football game. Jackets Open Season in Renovated Stadium
Right now Bobby Dodd Stadium at Grant Field more closely resembles an arena for a demolition derby than a football game. But, come Aug. 31, Athletics Director Dave Braine said the Yellow Jackets will play Vanderbilt on a new field in a renovated stadium. Tech's Matteson On Palmer Cup Team
Georgia Tech golfer Troy Matteson was one of eight collegiate players selected to represent the United States on the 2002 Palmer Cup team in the its annual match with the team from Great Britain and Ireland. Shymansky Tapped Volleyball Coach
Georgia Tech assistant volleyball coach Bond Shymansky has been named the Yellow Jackets' head coach, succeeding Shelton Collier, who resigned in January after 11 years at the helm Jackets Set School Record for Wins
The Georgia Tech softball squad met before the season to set goals for the season. The freshmen were lobbying for a .700 or .800 winning percentage, somewhat lofty for a program that hasn't had a winning record since 1996. That goal was achieved as the Yellow Jackets broke the school record for victories (39) with 12 regular season games remaining. Tech Track Teams Shine
Four Georgia Tech track and field athletes competing in the Yellow Jacket Invitational on April 6 qualified provisionally for the NCAA championships to be held in Baton Rouge, La., May 29 through June 1. |
