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  <title><![CDATA[IE Students Thrive Through Dean’s Scholars Program ]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>For many engineering students, the <a href="https://deanscholars.coe.gatech.edu/">Dean’s Scholars Program</a> has been the difference between financial uncertainty and life-changing opportunities. Launched in 2020 with the generous donation of <strong>David</strong> (IE 1976) and <strong>Ann Flanagan</strong>, the program provides $10,000 annually plus enrichment funds, mentorship, and professional development. Later a matching program was added that inspired others to give.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Andrea Laliberte</strong> (IE 1982, M.S. IE 1984, HON Ph.D. 2025) has also invested in the program to ensure future engineers have the support they need. Laliberte shared that she champions the cohort model, which fosters leadership and connection.</p><ul><li>Industrial Engineering undergraduate student <strong>Lukas Anisansel</strong> used his enrichment grant to study abroad at Georgia Tech-Europe, visiting 14 countries and shaping his global career aspirations.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Karina Osma Perez</strong> (IE 2025) found community and leadership growth through off-campus enrichment experiences like Climate Week in New York.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Previous recipients include:</strong></p><p><strong>2020 Cohort:</strong>&nbsp;<br>Bethanie Penna (IE 2021) – Tech Strategy Consultant, PwC</p><p><strong>2021 Cohort:</strong><br>Sofia Varmeziar (IE 2025, Graduate MS Operations Research Student)</p><p><strong>2022 Cohort:</strong><br>Lukas Anisansel<br>Carson Veal</p><p><strong>2024 Cohort:</strong><br>Tiffany Laij<br>Karina Osma Perez (IE 2025)</p><p><strong>2025 Cohort:&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>Jose Gallen</strong></p><p>Read the full story <a href="https://coe.gatech.edu/news/2025/12/deans-scholars-program-eclipses-100-endowed-scholarships">here</a>.</p>]]></body>
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      <value><![CDATA[Thanks to generous alumni and partners, the program has surpassed 100 endowed scholarships, creating pathways for ISyE students to lead and succeed.]]></value>
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