The Month in Photos: October 2026
Homecoming, campus celebrations, and the end of President Ángel Cabrera's tenure.
The Office of Sustainability, the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems, and the Student Government Association hosted the Living Learning Symposium on Oct. 7. Conversations centered on applied campus research, opportunities to strengthen collaboration, and a pitch competition for student sustainability funds. Photo by Joya Chapman.
Students gather outside and enjoy the fall weather. Photo taken Oct. 7 by Allison Carter.
The Georgia Tech Advisory Board met on campus at Mac Nease Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium. Photo taken Oct. 9 by Allison Carter.
Georgia Tech Athletics celebrated Reck Day, honoring the 65th anniversary of the Ramblin' Wreck, on Oct. 10. Former drivers of the mechanical mascot returned to mark the occasion. Photo by Danny Karnik.
Retirees and their guests celebrated their careers at Georgia Tech at the annual Retirement Celebration on Oct. 15 at the Historic Academy of Medicine. Photo by Allison Carter.
For seven years, Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera could be spotted riding his bicycle on campus, sporting his gold helmet. He wore it once more on a celebratory final ride with fellow Yellow Jackets. Photo taken Oct. 20 by Rob Felt.
Georgia Tech first lady Beth Cabrera, the first alumna to serve in the role, was honored with a tile in the Pathway of Progress: Celebrating Georgia Tech Women installation for her seven years of service to the Institute. Photo taken Oct. 20 by Rob Felt.
During a panel discussion with Atlanta Mayor and Georgia Tech alumnus Andre Dickens, President Ángel Cabrera was presented with the Phoenix Award — the highest honor given by the Mayor’s Office. Photo taken Oct. 22 by Allison Carter.
Homecoming Week brought back generations of Yellow Jackets and continued annual traditions like the Mini 500. Students raced tricycles around Peters Parking Deck on the Friday before the Homecoming football game. Photo taken Oct. 23 by Joya Chapman.
G. Wayne Clough, CE 1963, M.S. CE 1965, HON Ph.D. 2015, President Emeritus of Georgia Tech and Secretary Emeritus of the Smithsonian Institution, was on campus for a special conversation with College of Sciences Dean Susan Lozier. discussing his new book, The Ever-Changing Georgia Coast: A Natural History of Its Creation, Transformation, and Future. Photo taken Oct. 23 by the College of Sciences.
Chalk the Walk brought literature to life near Price Gilbert Library thanks to student artists, including Olivia Kennison, pictured. Photo taken Oct. 26 by Gayle Schechter.
Open enrollment for Georgia Tech employees continues through Nov. 6. The annual Benefits and Wellness Fair on Oct. 27 gave employees the chance to ask questions and familiarize themselves with their benefits options and other useful campus resources. Photo by Rob Felt.
Teams competed to make spooky and sweet treats at the Edible Haunted House contest held at the Ferst Center for the Arts on Oct. 28. Photo by Allison Carter.
The College of Sciences held a reception in honor of Dean Susan Lozier as she concludes her term. Lozier became the first woman to serve in the role in 2019, and her strategic approach has led to historic growth in enrollment, research activity, philanthropy, and reputational excellence. Photo taken Oct. 28 by the College of Sciences.
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Writing/Editing: Kristen Bailey, Stacy Braukman