The Month in Photos: June 2026

World Cup, summer tour, and LOOP.

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students with georgia tech scarves

Students and staff members show off their Georgia Tech scarves and soccer allegiances in advance of the World Cup beginning in Atlanta. Photo taken June 5 by Allison Carter.

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world cup billboard

Members of the Georgia Tech community, including President Ángel Cabrera and first lady Beth Cabrera, are welcoming international visitors along the I-75/I-85 connector. Photo by Allison Carter.

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LOOP opening
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LOOP opening June 6


LOOP held a public opening on June 6, featuring work by Tech students and faculty, as well as artists represented by Wolfgang Gallery. Artists and innovators from across Atlanta will begin moving into LOOP’s studio spaces this summer. Photo by Rob Felt.

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kaolin mine visit

President Cabrera visits a kaolin mine as part of his summer tour across Georgia. The trip highlighted one of Georgia’s natural resources as well as the work Georgia Tech researchers are doing to investigate economically viable ways to extract heavy rare earth elements as byproducts of kaolin processing. Photo taken June 9 by Ian Webb.

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club and country colors day

Students, faculty, staff, and their pets enjoyed Club and Country Colors Day on Tech Green on June 10. The event was part of Georgia Tech's World Cup celebration activities. Photo by Allison Carter.

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IRAD extravaganza

The Georgia Tech Research Institute's IRAD Extravaganza showcased work funded by Independent Research and Development investments to advance research addressing national security and global challenges. Photo taken June 12 by Shaun Coleman. 

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bites of science

The Georgia Tech and Midtown communities enjoyed Bites of Science in Tech Square, where researchers showcased their work as part of World Cup festivities. Photo taken June 17 by Joya Chapman.

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paella in the plaza

Chef Luis Valls gave a live paella demonstration and tasting in the George Tower | Scheller Tower courtyard on June 18 as part of World Cup festivities on campus. Photo by Rob Felt.

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drone racing competition

The RotorJackets Club hosted the MultiGP Regional Qualifier drone race competition on June 20. Photo by Rob Felt.

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ignite movein

First-year students in the Ignite Summer Launch Program moved into Woodruff Residence Hall on June 24. Photo by Allison Carter.

Credits

Writing/Editing: Kristen Bailey, Stacy Braukman