{"670803":{"#nid":"670803","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Focus Program Application Deadline","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EApply to the Georgia Tech Focus program! The Focus program supports historically underrepresented undergraduate students eager to pursue graduate degrees. 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