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Raheem Beyah

Raheem Beyah, dean of the College of Engineering and Southern Company Chair, regularly meets with Georgia Tech alumni. Sometimes it’s on campus. But more often he’s seeing them across the nation and around the world. 

“I’m constantly amazed and humbled by what our alumni are doing with their Georgia Tech degrees,” Beyah says. “My only regret when I’m with them, hearing their stories and about their successes, is that students aren’t with me.” 

For that reason, Beyah established the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series in 2023. Each semester, the dean invites alumni to campus for an hour-long talk tailored specifically for students. Each guest talks about their days at Georgia Tech, their careers, and how the College of Engineering paved their path to success. 

 

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Wonya Lucas

B.S.I.E. ’83
Board Member, Comcast Corporation
Former President and CEO, Hallmark Media Networks

Lucas currently serves as a board director for Comcast Corporation, Atlanta Braves Holding Company, and Inspire Brands. Lucas was the president and CEO of Hallmark Media Networks, which operates Hallmark-brand cable networks, from 2020 until 2023 and was a member of its Board of Directors until April 2024. Prior to joining Hallmark Media, she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Public Broadcasting Atlanta. 

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Wonya Lucas talking to Raheem Beyah
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Co-Founder, GoodRx
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Roderick Randall

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Shige Honjo

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