News: Office of Experiential & Engaged Learning

Congratulations to Our Fall 2025 OUESS Graduates

Congratulations to Our Fall 2025 OUESS Graduates

This fall, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible students who have been part of the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success’ (OUESS) programs and initiatives. From research and leadership to mentoring and community engagement, these graduates have made a lasting impact on Georgia Tech. Read on for the full list of Fall 2025 graduates, and join us in recognizing their achievements and contributions to our campus community. Research Option Mazie AndersonJoanna ArulrajGaren...

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The Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success’ Best of 2025

The Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success’ Best of 2025

From groundbreaking student inventions and prestigious scholarships to campuswide initiatives that strengthen advising and community, 2025 was a year of progress for the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (OUESS). Check out our top 10 articles from 2025 to learn more about how Georgia Tech continues to champion innovation and student success. 1. PatchPals Pitches Wound Care Evolution at ACC InVenture Prize Georgia...

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Julie Sonnenberg-Klein Joins OUESS as Director of Experiential Learning Strategic Initiatives

Julie Sonnenberg-Klein Joins OUESS as Director of Experiential Learning Strategic Initiatives

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Julia “Julie” Sonnenberg-Klein, executive director of the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program, has joined the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (OUESS) in a joint appointment as director of Experiential Learning Strategic Initiatives. Within OUESS, Julie will serve as a member of the E2L team and the OUESS leadership team, supporting division-wide strategic priorities. As director of Experiential Learning Strategic Initiatives,...

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GT 1000: Celebrating 20 Years of Driving Student Success 

GT 1000: Celebrating 20 Years of Driving Student Success 

When Dean John Stein reflects on his 24 years of teaching Georgia Tech’s one credit hour first-year seminar, he doesn’t hesitate: “It’s the highlight of my week.”  That sentiment captures the heart of a course that, for two decades under its current name, has helped thousands of students navigate the transition to college life. GT 1000 is more than a class. It serves as a close-knit community of peers, a launchpad for life and learning at Georgia Tech, and a living example of the...

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Students Step into Research at the GTRI Engage Event

Students Step into Research at the GTRI Engage Event

118 students attended the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) Engage Event on Oct. 28 to discover how classroom learning transforms into real-world innovation. The event offered the opportunity to connect directly with researchers from GTRI and gain insight into the groundbreaking work happening across GTRI’s labs.  From defense technologies to data-driven research, students explored how they can make a tangible impact through internships and co-op opportunities.  For many, the event...

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