‘Pathway of Progress’ Opens
The newest permanent art installation on campus informs, inspires, and celebrates decades of Georgia Tech women’s achievements. An opening celebration and ribbon-cutting took place Saturday, March 8, that honored those who helped create the installation, as well as those whose stories are part of it.
The structure contains nearly 3,000 mirrored tiles, each of which will one day tell the story of Tech alumnae, students, faculty, and staff who made a lasting impact — at the Institute, in their field, and in the world.
Learn more about Pathway of Progress.
Honorees gathered with families, friends, campus leaders, and guests to celebrate the opening of the installation, which has been years in the making.
Speakers at the opening event included Andrea Laliberte, IE 1982, M.S. IE 1984; Shivani Virani, president of the undergraduate Student Government Association; Merica May Jensen, MGT 2008, M. ARCH 2011; and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
A panel discussion took place before the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The panel was moderated by Beth Cabrera (left). Panelists included Rani Tilva, BA 2018; Malory Atkinson, BC 2008; Elizabeth Howell, IE 2001, MBA 2013; and Mary Lynn Realff, TE 1987, associate professor and faculty fellow in the School of Materials Science and Engineering.
Honorees, families, and friends explored the installation.
A dinner on Friday, March 7, opened the weekend of celebration. Honorees received replicas of their tiles that are featured in the installation.
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Photos by Joya Chapman and Dane Sponberg, Raftermen