ATLANTA - TelAve -- The Apereo Foundation is pleased to announce that Georgia Tech's LibreTech Collective (LTC) has joined Apereo as its newest Community Member, marking an exciting milestone for student-led advocacy of Free, Libre, and Open-Source Software (FLOSS) in higher education.

Founded in 2025 by Georgia Tech students with a shared passion for technology, ethics, and community, the LibreTech Collective is Georgia Tech's only student-run organization dedicated exclusively to Free Software, open hardware, and open knowledge. LTC is built on a simple but powerful belief: technology should empower—not restrict—its users.

"Whether you're a seasoned contributor or just beginning to explore what open source really means, LTC is a welcoming space to learn, collaborate, and build technology that serves the public good," shared the LibreTech Collective.

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A Natural Alignment of Values

LibreTech Collective's mission closely aligns with Apereo's long-standing commitment to open, community-driven software for education. Through Community Membership, LTC joins a global network of institutions, organizations, and projects working together to advance open technologies and open practices across higher education.

Apereo is especially excited to invite students from Georgia Tech to become contributors to Apereo-supported projects, all of which are GPL-compatible and deeply rooted in the principles of software freedom that LTC champions. These projects power real-world learning environments used by institutions and learners around the globe.

Building the Next Generation of Open Source Leaders

Through collaboration with LibreTech Collective, Apereo aims to help students move beyond theory and into practice, gaining firsthand experience contributing to mature open source projects, engaging with global communities, and understanding how ethical, open technologies shape education at scale.

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This partnership reflects a shared belief that the future of open source depends on empowering students not just as users, but as contributors, maintainers, and leaders.

Looking Ahead

With LibreTech Collective joining Apereo, the Foundation continues to strengthen connections between student-led innovation and global open source communities. Together, Apereo and LTC look forward to supporting learning, collaboration, and the development of ethical, open technologies that serve education worldwide.

To learn more about Apereo Foundation and its Community Membership Program, visit https://www.apereo.org/

To learn more about the LibreTech Collective, visit https://ltc.gtorg.gatech.edu/