Violent crimes hit north campus

While Tech has always dealt with crime around its perimeter, a string of violent incidents has placed the Tech campus on alert. Georgia Tech Police have responded to what officer Grant Hawkins calls “a surge in crime in all of Atlanta” through increased patrolling and awareness campaigns. However, the number of students affected has continued to grow.

Sting Break relocates to Burger Bowl

Tech will celebrate Student Appreciation Day, an annual event better known as Sting Break, on Thursday, April 10. In the past years, Sting Break has held a concert and invited several mainstream bands to the campus. This time is no different, as the band OK Go will be the featured act this year. In addition to the concert, people taking part in String Break will also be able to participate in carnival rides, a 120 foot obstacle course and a gladiator jousting arena, all related to this year’s theme “Joustin’ Jackets.”

Ivan Allen College honors Ted Turner at Founder's Day

The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts held its eighth annual Founder’s Day in celebration and in memory of former Atlanta mayor Ivan Allen Jr., for whom the College is named. The event took place at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center on March 31, recognizing recipients of the Ivan Allen Jr. Legacy Awards: the Award for Progress and Service, and the Essay Award.

Tech fares well in U.S. News grad rankings

U.S News and World Report has released their 2009 rankings of America’s Best Graduate Schools, and Tech’s College of Engineering has maintained its position as the fourth highest ranked school in the country. This year’s rankings also saw the Computer Science program make its way into the top ten for the first time.

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U.S News and World Report has released their 2009 rankings of America’s Best Graduate Schools, and Tech’s College of Engineering has maintained its position as the fourth highest ranked school in the country. This year’s rankings also saw the Computer Science program make its way into the top ten for the first time.

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