Raheem Beyah has been appointed as the new provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology, effective November 1. He succeeds in this role after serving as the dean of the College of Engineering and holding the Southern Company Chair since 2021.
During his tenure as dean, Beyah led efforts that enhanced the College of Engineering’s national and global standing. The college achieved top-10 national rankings across all engineering disciplines, strengthening its reputation for research, innovation, and student outcomes.
As provost, Beyah will serve as Georgia Tech’s chief academic officer. His responsibilities will include overseeing academic units such as colleges, the library, and professional education programs. He will also guide academic policies and budgetary priorities for the institution.
“Raheem Beyah’s commitment to students, faculty, and staff has always been at the heart of his leadership,” said Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera. “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 received his master’s degree and Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from Georgia Tech after earning his undergraduate degree from North Carolina A&T State University. He is recognized for his expertise in network security and privacy.
In response to his appointment, 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 is considered IEEE’s highest membership level. He also holds memberships with organizations including the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society for Engineering Education, National Society of Black Engineers (as a lifetime member), and he is an Association for Computing Machinery distinguished scientist.
Before joining Georgia Tech’s faculty in several leadership capacities, Beyah worked as a faculty member at Georgia State University’s Department of Computer Science. His previous roles also include serving as research faculty with Georgia Tech Communications Systems Center and working in Andersen Consulting’s Network Solutions Group (now Accenture).
