{"684259":{"#nid":"684259","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech-Europe Marks 35 Years, Looks to Future ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s European campus celebrated a milestone this year, marking its 35th anniversary in Metz, France, with events that honored its legacy and looked ahead to its next chapter.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn June 30 in Metz, Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera joined Metz Mayor Fran\u00e7ois Grosdidier and regional leaders to celebrate \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/europe.gatech.edu\/en\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech-Europe\u003C\/a\u003E\u2019s role as a hub for international learning and collaboration and to announce plans to expand capacity to serve more students. The City of Metz announced the generous transfer of the property currently occupied to Georgia Tech-Europe for the sale of 1 euro. The event highlighted the enduring partnership between Georgia Tech and the City of Metz, as well as the program\u2019s importance to both the Institute\u2019s strategic plan and the transatlantic relationship between France and the United States.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the June commemoration, Georgia Tech signed new Memorandums of Understanding with the University of North Georgia and Universidad Pontificia Comillas to enable more students to study at Georgia Tech-Europe. This collaboration opens doors for more students across the University System of Georgia to benefit from international learning experiences in Metz.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen, on Aug. 27, Georgia Tech-Europe brought together Georgia Tech students, faculty, and local partners to honor the past and look toward the future.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis anniversary is not only a chance to celebrate what Georgia Tech-Europe has accomplished over the past 35 years, but also to build on that foundation,\u201d said Cabrera. \u201cThousands of Georgia Tech students have grown as global leaders here, and we\u2019re committed to expanding those opportunities to many more.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFounded in 1990, Georgia Tech-Europe (previously known as Georgia Tech-Lorraine) has become the flagship of the Institute\u2019s international initiatives and a vital part of its strategic plan. Since its opening, more than 13,000 students have participated in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/europe.gatech.edu\/en\/undergraduate-get-started\/undergraduate-programs\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eprograms\u003C\/a\u003E at the Metz campus. In 2021, a cohort of 50 students was the first to participate in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/firstyearabroad.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFirst-Year Semester Abroad\u003C\/a\u003E program, beginning their Georgia Tech careers at the European campus.\u202f\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech-Europe has grown into a model of international education and collaboration,\u201d said Abdallah Ougazzaden, president of Georgia Tech-Europe. \u201cOver the past 35 years, we have built lasting partnerships and created unique opportunities for students that connect Georgia Tech with Europe and beyond. As we enter this new chapter, our focus remains on enriching the student experience and strengthening our role as a bridge between cultures, institutions, and industries.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking ahead, Georgia Tech aims to expand the number of students who take advantage of these opportunities \u2014 preparing graduates with the global perspective needed to lead in a connected world.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech-Europe has also played a vital role in the region, contributing to the local economy and fostering strong academic partnerships with the Centre national de la recherche scientifique, the University of Lorraine, and leading engineering schools such as CentraleSup\u00e9lec and \u00c9cole d\u0027ing\u00e9nieurs fran\u00e7aise.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s European campus celebrated a milestone this year, marking its 35th anniversary in Metz, France, with events that honored its legacy and looked ahead to its next chapter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s European campus celebrated a milestone this year, marking its 35th anniversary in Metz, France, with events that honored its legacy and looked ahead to its next chapter. 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