SPSU History
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There were no technical institutes in the South during the 1940s. The technological boom caused by WWII further exacerbated the need for an institution devoted to the work of technicians. Hence, the Technical Institute was established in 1948 in Chamblee, Georgia, as a unit of the Georgia Institute of Technology. The majority of its first students were WWII veterans. The following year, the school changed its name to the Southern Technical Institute (STI). STI moved to Cobb County in 1961 and officially separated from Georgia Tech in 1980. Eventually, STI became Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU). SPSU consolidated with Kennesaw State University in 2015.
Collections in this community
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Building and Facility History
This collection contains documents and photographs that document the physical development of Southern Polytechnic State University. -
SPSU History Videos
This collection contains videos that document the history of Southern Polytechnic State University. -
TechFest
An annual family event for the public for technology oriented demonstrations, exhibits, hands-on games and graphics.
Recent Submissions
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14th Annual Spring Bathtub Race
(2022-05-10)Program for the 14th Annual Spring Bathtub Race held on May 11, 1980. -
13th Annual Spring Bathtub Race
(2022-05-10)Program for the 13th Annual Spring Bathtub Race held on May 20, 1979. -
11th Annual Bathtub Race Program
(2022-05-10)Program for the 11th Annual Bathtub Race held on May 8th, 1977 -
1978 Winter Bathtub Race Bathtub Racer List
(2022-05-10)Listing of Bathtub Racers participating in the 1978 Winter Bathtub Race -
The Sting, Special Race Edition: Spring '76 Bathtub Race
(2022-05-10)Special race edition of the Sting on the Spring 1976 Bathtub Race -
13th Annual Winter Bathtub Race Program
(2022-05-10)Program for the 13th Annual Winter Bathtub Race held on February 11th and 12th. -
9th Annual Bathtub Race Program
(2022-05-10)Program for 9th Annual Bathtub Race held on Saturday, May 10, 1975 -
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TechFest, April 29, 1989
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TechFest radio advertisement, 1990
(Southern Polytechnic State University, 1990)Radio ad for TechFest 1990 at the Southern College of Technology. -
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Bathtub Race program, 1978
(Southern Polytechnic State University, 1978-05-21)Program for 1978 Southern Technical Institute Bathtub Race. -
SPSU testimonial by Professor Scott Tippens, 2006
(Southern Polytechnic State University, 2006)Professor Scott Tippens of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) Department discusses opportunities for applied learning at SPSU.
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