Raheem Beyah has been appointed as the new provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology, with his term beginning on November 1. Beyah has previously served as dean of the College of Engineering and Southern Company Chair since 2021. During his tenure, the College of Engineering achieved top-10 national rankings in all engineering disciplines and enhanced its reputation for innovation, research, and student success.
In his new position, Beyah will act as the chief academic officer for Georgia Tech. He will be responsible for leading and supporting all academic units, including colleges, the library, and professional education programs. His role also includes overseeing academic policies and budgetary priorities across the institute.
Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera commented on Beyah’s appointment: “Raheem Beyah’s commitment to students, faculty, and staff has always been at the heart of his leadership. He understands firsthand what they experience — their challenges, aspirations, and the drive that defines a Georgia Tech education. That perspective will make him an outstanding provost and a tremendous partner in advancing Georgia Tech’s mission.”
Beyah is an Atlanta native who earned both his master’s degree and Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from Georgia Tech after completing his undergraduate studies at North Carolina A&T State University. He is recognized for his expertise in network security and privacy.
Reflecting on his new role, Beyah stated: “What excites me most about Georgia Tech is how we bring different disciplines together to solve real problems. Innovation happens when engineers work alongside artists, humanists, and social scientists, connecting technology with purpose and people. As provost, I’m eager to continue building those bridges and supporting the incredible creativity that defines this community.”
In 2024, Beyah was named a fellow by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), which represents IEEE’s highest level of membership. He also holds memberships in several other professional organizations such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science; he is a lifetime member of the National Society of Black Engineers; a member of the American Society for Engineering Education; and is recognized as a distinguished scientist by the Association for Computing Machinery.
Before joining Georgia Tech’s faculty in various leadership capacities, Beyah worked at Georgia State University’s Department of Computer Science as well as serving as research faculty at Georgia Tech’s Communications Systems Center. He also worked as a consultant in Andersen Consulting’s Network Solutions Group.
