Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts - History

History

When the Georgia School of Technology opened, English was among the six subjects taught at the time. Modern Languages, Economics, and Geography were all taught at Tech before World War I. These subjects, however, were not grouped into a formal school of liberal arts. In 1948, the General College was created; in 1981, it was renamed the College of Sciences and Liberal Studies. In 1990, the latter college was divided, creating the Ivan Allen College of Management, Policy, & International Affairs. In 1998, the School of Management was spun off into its own college, leaving the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. It is now considered a model example of university education that pairs technical ability with liberal arts knowledge.

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