News and Events

IAC Celebrates Exceptional Teaching, Research, and Service

April 25, 2024

As the 2023-24 academic year comes to a close, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts community came together for the annual student, faculty, and staff celebration.

Development Studies Takes Center Stage at SEEDS Conference

April 16, 2024

The conference will feature nearly 50 scholars.

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.

Social Media Driving Force Behind Increased Visits to National Parks

April 1, 2024

A new study from Georgia Tech's School of Economics is the first to tie high levels of social media exposure to increased visitors to the U.S. National Parks — and the increased crowding and ecological damage they bring with them. 

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.

Remembering Bill Schaffer and His 35-Year Legacy

March 21, 2024

Schaffer “lived and breathed” the School of Economics, said his son, Teddy Shaffer. “It was the central part of his life for so long.”

Richard Utz Named Interim Dean of Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

March 19, 2024

Richard Utz, senior associate dean and professor, has been appointed interim dean of Georgia Tech’s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, effective April 20. Dean Husbands Fealing, who served in that role since 2020, has been appointed assistant director of the National Science Foundation Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences. 

Ivan Allen College Faculty Members Join Energy, Policy, and Innovation Center Affiliate Program

February 13, 2024

The new affiliates will serve as informal advisors helping guide the Center’s work, among other things.

Ivan Allen College Faculty Earn Summer and Fall 2023 CIOS Honor Roll Placements

February 13, 2024

Fifty faculty members from across the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts have been named to the Student Recognition of Excellence in Teaching Honor Roll for instructional excellence in the Fall 2023 semester. Ten faculty members from the College were named to the Summer 2023 Honor Roll. 

Dean's Report Highlights Momentum in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

January 31, 2024

The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is defying enrollment trends in liberal arts and building momentum to expand its positive impact.

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.

Spring 2024 Commencement - Saturday Afternoon Ceremony

May 4, 2024, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Location: McCamish Pavilion

The Spring 2024 Saturday Afternoon Commencement ceremony will be held at McCamish Pavilion on Saturday, May 4, at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.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.