The Month in Photos: September 2026
Groundbreakings, ribbon-cuttings, and campus celebrations.
(Left) President Ángel Cabrera shows off the space for the new Michael E. Tennenbaum Family Institute for Technology and Civic Leadership. Georgia Tech hosted a panel and celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 2, in honor of a historic gift from Tennenbaum for the new interdisciplinary institute. The facility is designed to prepare students to navigate the intersection of technology, civic life, and leadership. (Right) Tennenbaum and Bill George talk at the Sept. 2 event. Photos by Rob Felt.
The Scheller College of Business hosted a Tech Talks Business event featuring Jaime Gilinski, IE 1978, HON 2026, and CEO of Grupo Nutresa. Photos taken Sept. 2 by Rob Felt.
President Ángel Cabrera delivered his last Institute Address as president on Thursday, Sept. 3. The event also included a panel with senior leaders Ron Johnson, Tim Lieuwen, Raheem Beyah, and Tricia Chastain, moderated by Abbigail Tumpey. Photos by Joya Chapman.
CREATE-X hosted its annual Demo Day at LOOP on Sept. 3, featuring more than 100 startup companies. Photo by Rob Felt.
Art in Transit brought together artists, designers, and researchers at LOOP on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to explore the ways materials, energy, information, and people move across physical and cultural landscapes. Photo by Joya Chapman.
Georgia Tech Foundation and City of Atlanta leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of the Atlanta BeltLine's Northwest Trail – Segment 3B. Photo taken Sept. 10 by Evan Atkinson.
On Sept. 11, students lined up for the Hope in Motion 5K, part of National Suicide Prevention Week, hosted by the Center for Mental Health Care & Resources. Photo by Scott Sergent.
Georgia Tech and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen a longstanding partnership and expand collaboration in scientific discovery, national security research, and workforce development. PNNL Laboratory Director Deb Gracio and Georgia Tech Executive Vice President for Research Tim Lieuwen took part in the event on Sept. 14. Photo by Joya Chapman.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Friday, Sept. 18, to celebrate the newly completed George Tower | Scheller Tower in Tech Square. Photo by Rob Felt.
Following the George Tower | Scheller Tower ribbon-cutting, attendees celebrated the birthday of Ernest "Ernie" Scheller Jr. in his namesake building. Photo by Rob Felt.
The Yellow Jackets defeated the Mercer Bears on Saturday, Sept. 19, with a decisive 44-11 win. Photo by Danny Karnik.
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Writing/Editing: Kristen Bailey, Brigitte Espinet