Gabe Alvarado-Gonzalez Joins OUESS as Academic Advisor II
We are pleased to announce that Gabriel “Gabe” Alvarado-Gonzalez is joining OUESS as an academic advisor II for the John H. Martinson Honors Program. In this role, Gabe will be the primary advising contact for approximately 1,000 honors students. He will assist students admitted before Fall 2026 with completion of the “traditional” John H. Martinson Honors Program curriculum.
Welcoming Back Our First-Year Semester Abroad Students
As the spring semester begins, we are thrilled to welcome back our FYSA students! 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 events designed to help them reconnect with the campus community and reflect on their transformative experiences abroad.
Seven Events in OUESS This Spring
Welcome to 2026, Jackets! The spring semester is packed with chances to connect with career opportunities, engage with the campus community, showcase your research, get academic support, and more. Whether you’re gearing up for the job search or looking for ways to get involved, here are some standout events happening in the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (OUESS) to put on your radar.
Brian Garsh Promoted to Associate Director of Transfer Student Success
We are excited to announce that Brian Garsh has been promoted to associate director of Transfer Student Success within OSA. In this expanded leadership role, Brian will help advance student achievement, connection, and persistence for transfer students across all seven colleges, fulfilling OSA’s mission and addressing Georgia Tech strategic priorities.
David Torello Selected as the Executive Director of the John H. Martinson Honors Program
We are pleased to announce that David Torello will be joining OUESS as the executive director of the John H. Martinson Honors Program. In this role, Torello will provide strategic oversight and direction for the John H. Martinson Honors Program as it assumes a new strategic role at Georgia Tech as a premier national honors program with a distinctive institutional identity.