The Month in Photos: May 2026

Kristen Bailey

Commencement, campus events, and baseball wins.

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ken grundborg

Though he already had two degrees from Georgia Tech, 88-year-old Kenneth Grundborg had never attended a Commencement ceremony until this spring, when he was able to participate and celebrate both his bachelor's and master's degrees, earned decades earlier. Photos taken May 8 and 9 by Allison Carter and Taylor Lee.

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ken grundborg
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commencement

 

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bachelor's commencement

 

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raphael warnock and raheem beyah

Sen. Raphael Warnock (left) served as guest speaker at the Bachelor's Commencement ceremony on May 7. Photo by Allison Carter.

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commencement

A graduate celebrates both Commencement and a birthday. Photo by Rob Felt.

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phd commencement

Ph.D. graduates celebrated in McCamish Pavilion on May 7. Photo by Joya Chapman.

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bachelor's commencement

A student reveals himself as Buzz as he crosses the stage. Photo by Rob Felt.

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westside listening session

Birney Robert, curator and strategist for external engagement for Georgia Tech Arts, speaks at a Westside community listening forum on May 14. Photo by Rob Felt.

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employee appreciation day

Employees enjoy air hockey at Staff Appreciation Day on May 14 in the Exhibition Hall. Photo by Rob Felt.

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energy policy forum

The Energy Policy and Innovation Center hosted the Intersect Energy Policy Forum on May 18 at The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design. Laura Taylor, the center's director, moderated a keynote conversation with Chris Womack, president, CEO, and chairman of Southern Company. Photo by Joya Chapman.

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handlz presenters

Founders from the spring cohort of CREATE-X Startup Launch presented at a showcase on May 21 at The Biltmore. Photo by Rob Felt.

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Culture Champions event 2026

Rayne Bozeman, director of leadership culture for Human Resources, speaks at the closing ceremony event for the Culture Champions program on May 22 at the Historic Academy of Medicine. Photo by Rob Felt.

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acc baseball championship

Baseball players celebrate with the ACC Championship trophy in Charlotte after a win over UNC to earn the title. Photo taken May 24 by Georgia Tech Athletics.

Credits

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