The Month in Photos: May 2025

Commencement, campus spaces, and staff appreciation.

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creative quarter

A vision is taking shape as Georgia Tech proceeds with its latest innovation district, Creative Quarter. Photo by Rob Felt.

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soundclouds exhibit

'Sound Clouds,' an exhibit conceived by Georgia Tech's Brian Magerko, was on display at the Goat Farm in West Midtown. Photo by Rob Felt.

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master's graduate at commencement
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bachelor's graduate at commencement
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phd graduate at commencement


Georgia Tech’s Spring Commencement ceremonies celebrated 3,115 bachelor’s graduates, 3,320 master’s graduates, and 225 Ph.D. graduates. Photos taken May 2 and 3.

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steve mclaughlin

Steve McLaughlin, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs, carries the mace for the last time before he leaves Georgia Tech to serve as president of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Photo taken May 2 by Allison Carter.

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chris klaus receives honorary degree
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andrea laliberte receives honorary degree
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carol tomé receives honorary degree


Georgia Tech awarded three honorary degrees across its Spring Commencement ceremonies — to Christopher W. Klaus, Andrea Laliberte, and Carol Tomé. Photos taken May 2 and 3 by Rob Felt, Joya Chapman, and Allison Carter.

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employee appreciation day

Human Resources hosted Staff Appreciation Day on Monday, May 5, at the Exhibition Hall. The event was '80s themed and featured a DJ, giveaways, and games. Photo by Joya Chapman.

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planting event at the children's center

On May 6, students at The Children’s Campus @ Georgia Tech got their hands dirty during a gardening event. Using compost soil from the Georgia Tech Community Garden, each child planted a marigold in celebration of Mother’s Day. Photo by Scott Sergent.

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Karie Davis-Nozemack

Karie Davis-Nozemack, associate provost and executive chief of staff in the Office of the Provost, has been named interim provost beginning June 1, following the departure of Steven W. McLaughlin. Photo taken May 13 by Allison Carter.

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aerial of the biltmore

Georgia Tech is relaunching The Biltmore as a startup and innovation hub in Tech Square. Photo taken May 28 by Maxwell Guberman and Adam Karcz.

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biltmore

Shadows of The Biltmore are reflected in the new George Tower under construction in Tech Square. Photo taken May 20 by Allison Carter.

Credits

Photography: Allison Carter, Joya Chapman, and Rob Felt
Writing/Editing: Kristen Bailey, Stacy Braukman