News: Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success

Welcoming Back Our First-Year Semester Abroad Students

Welcoming Back Our First-Year Semester Abroad Students

As the spring semester begins, we are thrilled to welcome back our First-Year Semester Abroad (FYSA) students! We had 99 program participants this year: 49 through FYSA @ Georgia Tech-Europe and 50 through FYSA @ Oxford. These remarkable first-year students spent their fall semester immersed in academic and cultural experiences across Europe, and now they are bringing their global perspectives back to campus. Their homecoming marks the next chapter in their journey, and we’re hosting several...

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Josh R. M. Parsons Appointed Director of Undergraduate Analytics and Assessment

Josh R. M. Parsons Appointed Director of Undergraduate Analytics and Assessment

We are delighted to announce that Josh R. M. Parsons has officially been appointed director of Undergraduate Analytics and Assessment within the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success (OVPUESS). In this role, Josh will continue to serve as a key member of the OVPUESS leadership team. He will provide strategic oversight for academic and institutional matters related to undergraduate analytics and assessment, lead the Undergraduate Analytics and...

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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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Graduation and Retention Rates Demonstrate Georgia Tech’s Ongoing Commitment to Student Success

Graduation and Retention Rates Demonstrate Georgia Tech’s Ongoing Commitment to Student Success

As part of Georgia Tech’s bold commitment to becoming a national leader in outcomes and value for all students, the Institute continues to invest in the systems, experiences, and support that help students thrive from their first semester through graduation. These efforts have continued to yield results and demonstrate a campuswide strategy to ensure each student has the opportunity to succeed, even as colleges nationwide face declining enrollment. This past academic year, Georgia Tech...

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