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Welcome to Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

Georgia Tech Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts provides a crucial link for solving the complex challenges facing our world. Our faculty and students examine the principles, ethics, and societal impacts of technologies and globalization. By bridging social concerns and technologies, we engender compassionate solutions to improve the human condition.

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Why Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech?

Liberal arts have been a part of Georgia Tech since the university first opened its doors in Atlanta in 1888. Research and education in the College bridge the traditional separation between the technical disciplines and the liberal arts.

Come explore a top liberal arts college in the southeast that offers undergraduate, graduate, and accelerated degree programs in a world-class research university. Located at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA.

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Upcoming Events

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    • Today
      Aug 19
      DramaTech Open House 2018 - I Scream Social
      06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    • Mon
      Aug 20
      First Day of Class
      12:00 am – 12:00 am
    • Mon
      Aug 20
      DramaTech Open House 2018 - Game Night
      06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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    • Tue
      Aug 21
      DramaTech Open House 2018 - Intro to Tech
      10:08 pm – 10:08 pm
    • Wed
      Aug 22
      DramaTech Open House 2018 - Club Meeting and Tap Workshop
      06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    • Thu
      Aug 23
      2018 Homecoming Alumni Brunch
      04:23 pm – 04:23 pm
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    • Thu
      Aug 23
      DramaTech Open House 2018 - Improv and Tech Work
      06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    • Fri
      Aug 24
      Ivan Allen College Information Session & Campus Tour
      01:30 pm – 03:00 pm
    • Fri
      Aug 24
      Welcome Back Bash
      02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
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    • Fri
      Aug 24
      DramaTech Open House 2018 - A Night of Terrifying Tales
      07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    • Sat
      Aug 25
      DramaTech Open House 2018 - A Night of Terrifying Tales
      07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    • Mon
      Aug 27
      HSOC Fall 2018 Speakers Series- Sven Beckert
      04:00 pm – 05:30 pm
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    • Mon
      Aug 27
      Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Annual Kickoff Event for Incoming Freshman
      05:30 pm – 06:30 pm
    • Tue
      Aug 28
      IISP Welcome Back Mixer
      12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
    • Fri
      Sep 7
      Ivan Allen College Information Session & Campus Tour
      01:30 pm – 03:00 pm
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    • Tue
      Sep 11
      Linguistics Talk: 2nd Language Acquisition of German Clause Structure
      11:10 am – 11:50 am
    • Sun
      Sep 16
      A Conversation with Wyomia Tyus, Olympic Gold Medalist in 1964 and 1968
      02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
    • Mon
      Sep 17
      HSOC Fall 2018 Speakers Series- Abby Kinchy
      04:00 pm – 05:30 pm
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    • Fri
      Sep 21
      Ivan Allen College Information Session & Campus Tour
      01:30 pm – 03:00 pm
    • Thu
      Sep 27
      'Bukharan Jews: Memories of a Disappearing Past' Documentary Screening
      06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
    • Fri
      Sep 28
      DramaTech presents POST MORTEM
      08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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    • Sat
      Sep 29
      DramaTech presents POST MORTEM
      08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    • Thu
      Oct 4
      Georgia Tech Cybersecurity Summit featuring the Sam Nunn Bank of America Policy Forum
      08:30 am – 05:00 pm
    • Thu
      Oct 4
      Linguistics Talk: Joint Actions, Word Meaning, & World Knowledge
      11:10 am – 11:50 am
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    • Thu
      Oct 4
      DramaTech presents POST MORTEM
      08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    • Fri
      Oct 5
      Ivan Allen College Information Session & Campus Tour
      01:30 pm – 03:00 pm
    • Fri
      Oct 5
      DramaTech presents POST MORTEM
      08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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    • Sat
      Oct 6
      DramaTech presents POST MORTEM
      08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    • Sat
      Oct 13
      2018 Alumni Homecoming Brunch for Ivan Allen College Alumni and Friends
      10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • Mon
      Oct 15
      HSOC Fall 2018 Speakers Series- Kate Pride Brown
      04:00 pm – 05:30 pm
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    • Tue
      Oct 16
      Ivan Allen College Reception for International Students
      04:30 pm – 06:00 pm
    • Fri
      Oct 19
      Ivan Allen College Information Session & Campus Tour
      01:30 pm – 03:00 pm
    • Mon
      Oct 29
      HSOC Fall 2018 Speakers Series- Clapperton Mavhunga
      04:00 pm – 05:30 pm
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    • Fri
      Nov 2
      Ivan Allen College Information Session & Campus Tour
      01:30 pm – 03:00 pm
    • Mon
      Nov 5
      HSOC Fall 2018 Speakers Series- Rayvon Fouché
      04:00 pm – 05:30 pm
    • Fri
      Nov 16
      Ivan Allen College Information Session & Campus Tour
      01:30 pm – 03:00 pm
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    • Mon
      Nov 19
      HSOC Fall 2018 Speakers Series- Andrew Zangwill
      04:00 pm – 05:30 pm
    • Wed
      Nov 28
      Ivan Allen College ‘Rejuvenation Station’
      02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
    • Fri
      Nov 30
      Ivan Allen College Information Session & Campus Tour
      01:30 pm – 03:00 pm
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    • Fri
      Dec 14
      Ivan Allen College Information Session & Campus Tour
      01:30 pm – 03:00 pm
    • Fri
      Feb 8
      DramaTech presents THE SAFETY SHOW
      08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    • Sat
      Feb 9
      DramaTech presents THE SAFETY SHOW
      08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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    • Thu
      Feb 14
      DramaTech presents THE SAFETY SHOW
      08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    • Fri
      Feb 15
      DramaTech presents THE SAFETY SHOW
      08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    • Sat
      Feb 16
      DramaTech presents THE SAFETY SHOW
      08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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    • Fri
      Apr 5
      DramaTech presents A Midsummer Night's Dream
      08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    • Thu
      Apr 11
      DramaTech presents A Midsummer Night's Dream
      08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    • Sat
      Apr 13
      DramaTech presents A Midsummer Night's Dream
      08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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    • Fri
      Apr 19
      DramaTech presents A Midsummer Night's Dream
      08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    • Fri
      Jun 21
      DramaTech presents 4000 Miles
      08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    • Sat
      Jun 22
      DramaTech presents 4000 Miles
      08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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    • Fri
      Jun 28
      DramaTech presents 4000 Miles
      08:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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Liberal arts that prepare you to excel in a technology-driven world.

Our students consider the human impact of technology and enter the job market with distinctive abilities to solve complex problems by bridging technological and non-technological issues. We have a thriving community of undergraduate and graduate students who are making a difference through technology-driven liberal arts. Located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia.

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Life at Tech is a "work hard, play hard" culture. From athletics and art events to social gatherings and service projects, there are always great things happening on campus. Located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, the primary campus is next door to museums, restaurants, music venues, stadiums, and shopping districts and just a short drive to the mountains, several lakes, and coastal towns.

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When you graduate from the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, you become part of a worldwide network 5,000 members strong, spanning 48 countries. Ivan Allen College alumni are known for their complex problem-solving skills, ability to bridge the technical and non-technical realms, and a savviness with science and technology.

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Adam Le Doux

Adam Le Doux

B.S. in Computational Media
Program Manager at Microsoft

Mingge Wu

Mingge Wu

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Senior Statistician at Intercontinental Hotels Group

Doug Hooker

Doug Hooker

M.S. Science and Technology Policy
Executive Director of the Atlanta Regional Commission

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Our students are academic, professional, global, and much more.

With classes, travel, research, and work experiences, Ivan Allen College students never stop. A vast majority of our students graduate with international experience or an internship experience under their belts. Our students are also regular recipients of research awards, conducting research in over 30 distinct areas.

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