The Power of Access: Chris Rozell’s Story of Opportunity

Fueled by determination, Chris Rozell became the first in his family to go to college. He continued his education in graduate school, and now conducts research at Tech to find effective treatments for chronic psychiatric disorders. Rozell’s journey, made possible by federal and community financial support, has allowed him to break the cycle of generational poverty and make an impact on others.

The third annual Oliver Brand Memorial Lecture featured insights from IBM’s Vijay Narayanan on how advanced materials are shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Doug Williams, senior associate dean and professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been named interim dean of Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering, effective Nov. 1.

Beyah has led the College of Engineering since 2021, strengthening its national and global reputation for innovation, research excellence, and student success.

C21U launched the 2025–26 Bill Kent Family Foundation AI in Higher Education Faculty Fellows, funding four faculty projects to advance ethical, innovative AI in teaching and learning.