News and Events

Inequality in Well-Being Increasing in the United States

December 4, 2023

New research by School of Economics Associate Professor Shatakshee Dhongde combines multidimensional inequality measurements to better understand disparity in the United States.  

Sustainability Awards Will Help Redesign Ivan Allen College Courses to Include the SDGs

November 29, 2023

Six faculty members each received seed grants to help them work Sustainable Development Goal concepts into their courses.

Ivan Allen College Brings Growing Healthcare Economics and Policy Expertise to Health Systems Conference

November 28, 2023

Several Ivan Allen College faculty members showed off the College's growing expertise in health economics and policy at a recent conference.

Residential Solar Power Saves Less Energy Than Expected

November 20, 2023

This paradox is called the solar rebound effect: the ratio of the increase in energy consumption to the amount that is generated by the solar panels. In new research out of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Matthew Oliver, an associate professor in the School of Economics, presented this argument for how the economics of solar power really work, in “Tipping the Scale: Why Utility-Scale Solar Avoids a Solar Rebound and What It Means for U.S. Solar Policy,” published in The Electricity Journal.

Premier Public Policy Conference to Feature a Strong Ivan Allen College Presence

November 7, 2023

More than two dozen Ivan Allen faculty members and Ph.D. students from three Schools will present papers, serve as panelists or panel chairs, or organize discussions.

Ivan Allen College Expands Interdisciplinary Approach to Healthcare Policy and Economics

September 25, 2023

The School of Economics and School of Public Policy launched a new Health Policy and Economics minor and the joint Health Economics and Policy Innovation Collaborative.

Roshani Bulkunde Awarded Haley Fellowship

September 25, 2023

Roshani Bulkunde, a third-year Ph.D. student in the School of Economics, was awarded the Herbert P. Haley Fellowship for the 2023-24 academic year. It recognizes graduate students' significant accomplishments and outstanding academic achievements.

Ivan Allen College Launches New Minor in Health Policy and Economics

September 25, 2023

The 15-credit hour program, offered jointly through the School of Economics and the School of Public Policy,  gives students a comprehensive overview of health policy and the healthcare system in the U.S.

Georgia Tech’s Undergraduate Economics Program Ranks Top 25 Among Public Universities Nationally, No. 1 Among GA Public Universities

September 18, 2023

Across all public and private universities and colleges nationally, the School of Economics ranks No. 58 among undergraduate economics programs in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

Laura Taylor to Lead the Energy, Policy, and Innovation Center as Interim Director

September 6, 2023

The Strategic Energy Institute (SEI) of the Georgia Institute of Technology is excited to welcome Laura Taylor as the interim director of the Energy, Policy, and Innovation Center (EPICenter).

Fall 2023 Commencement - Friday Afternoon Ceremony

December 15, 2023, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: McCamish Pavilion

The Fall 2023 Commencement Friday Afternoon ceremony will be held at McCamish Pavilion on Friday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. Gates open at 1 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.

Fall 2023 Commencement - Ph.D. Ceremony

December 15, 2023, 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

Location: McCamish Pavilion

The Fall 2022 Commencement ceremony for doctoral graduates will be held at Bobby Dodd stadium on Friday, Dec. 15, at 9 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.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.

Fall 2023 Commencement - Saturday Morning Ceremony

December 16, 2023, 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Location: McCamish Pavilion

The Fall 2023 Saturday Morning Commencement ceremony will be held at McCamish Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 9 a.m. Gates 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.

Focus 2024: Ivan Allen College Session

January 12, 2024, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Georgia Tech Campus

The Ivan Allen College welcomes our Focus Scholars for a campus visit, in partnership with Georgia Tech Office of Minority Educational Development (OMED).

Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Information Session and Tour

January 19, 2024, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Stephen C. Hall Building, Room 102

Visiting the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts lets you gain a sense of what it's really like to study here and be part of our community.

NEH Grants Workshop

January 26, 2024, 9:45 am - 1:30 pm

Location: Price Gilbert Memorial Library, Scholars Event Theater (Room 1280)

Please join us for an overview of NEH grant programs and insight into how to craft strong NEH applications.

IAC Shadow Day

January 26, 2024, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location: Exhibition Hall

Shadow Day is an opportunity for both admitted students (first-year and transfer) and prospective juniors and seniors to test their fit as a liberal arts student at Georgia Tech.

Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Information Session and Tour

February 2, 2024, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Stephen C. Hall Building, Room 102

Visiting the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts lets you gain a sense of what it's really like to study here and be part of our community.

Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Webinar

February 6, 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Attending an Ivan Allen College webinar lets you gain a sense of what it's really like to study here and be part of our community from anywhere.

Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Information Session and Tour

February 16, 2024, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Stephen C. Hall Building, Room 102

Visiting the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts lets you gain a sense of what it's really like to study here and be part of our community.