On Tuesday, July 1st, Ignite held its first Experiential Speed Networking event at the Cypress Theater. As a tie-in to GT 1000’s Experiential Week, over 90 Ignite students connected with Academic Success and Advising (ASA), the Office of Experiential and Engaged Learning (E2L), and the Office of International Education (OIE) about resources and opportunities that will enhance their academic journeys at Georgia Tech.

The Office of Experiential and Engaged Learning (E2L) and the Career Center proudly congratulate Said Gomez on being selected as the recipient of the prestigious Jack Mangham Experiential Learning Award. Presented annually by the Georgia Association of Colleges & Employers (GACE), this award honors students across the state who exemplify the core values of experiential learning: strong work ethic, academic excellence, and good citizenship. Nominees are put forward by career services professionals and employers statewide. As this year’s awardee, Said was recognized throughout Georgia and received a monetary gift in honor of his achievement.

We are pleased to announce that Madeline Oliff has joined the Office of Experiential and Engaged Learning as Program and Operations Manager. In this role, Madeline will support community-based learning programs to expand opportunities across the Institute. She will develop new partnerships and manage existing ones that foster collaborative problem-solving with neighboring communities.

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Josh McConnell Parsons as the Interim Director of Undergraduate Analytics and Planning. In his capacity as Interim Director, Dr. Parsons will join the OUESS Leadership Team, where he will support the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success (VPUESS) in advancing the mission of the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (OUESS) and the Institute Strategic Plan (ISP).

The 2025 Academic Advising Network Best Practices Conference was a vibrant gathering of over 200 academic advising professionals from 19 institutions across Georgia. Held at the historic Academy of Medicine on the campus of Georgia Tech, the event provided a dynamic space for collaboration, innovation, and professional development in the field of academic advising.