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At Georgia Southern’s Honors College, you’re not just joining a program; you’re becoming part of a journey beyond the ordinary. Here, we inspire curiosity, embrace challenges, and drive innovation—all with the guidance of dedicated mentors and peers who share your ambition. Together, we elevate ideas, open new pathways, and forge connections that last a lifetime. At the Honors College, we’re committed to seeing you soar beyond what you thought possible.

Explore our community, and see where your passion can take you. At every step, you’ll find opportunities, support, and inspiration to unlock your fullest potential.

Honors College Leadership

• Dr. Steven Engel, Dean
• Dr. Francis Desiderio, Associate Dean
• Dr. Theresa Duggar, Assistant Dean
• Sami Strickland, Student Engagement Coordinator
• Jin Ah Park, Recruitment Coordinator
• Tonya Zetterower, Executive Assistant

Honors Council

• Rami Haddad (2026), Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing Representative
• Joe Pellegrino (2025), College of Arts and Humanities Representative
• William Biebuyck (2027), College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Representative
• Meca Williams-Johnson (2026), College of Education Representative
• Jennifer Zettler (2025), College of Science and Mathematics Representative
• Nandi Marshall (2027), Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Representative
• Nick Mangee (2026), Parker College of Business Representative
• Matthew Williamson (2025), Waters College of Health Professions Representative
• Lauren McMillian (2027), Libraries Representative
• Allison Belzer (2025), At-large Representative
• Michelle Haberland (2025), At-large Representative
• Amy Potter (2026), At-large Representative
• Lily Pavliscak (2025), Honors Student Organization President, Statesboro
• Emily Watson (2025), Honors Student Organization President, Armstrong