About the Honors College

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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

Portrait of Steven Engels

Steven Engel, Ph.D.
Dean
1027 Eidson House, Statesboro
104 Solms Hall, Armstrong
sengel@georgiasouthern.edu

Portrait of Francis Desiderio

Francis Desiderio, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
1024 Eidson House, Statesboro
104 Solms Hall, Armstrong
francisdesiderio@georgiasouthern.edu

Portrait of Theresa Duggar

Theresa Duggar, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean
1007 Eidson House, Statesboro
104 Solms Hall, Armstrong
tduggar@georgiasouthern.edu

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BriAnne Newton
Student Engagement Coordinator
Eidson House, Statesboro
briannenewton@georgiasouthern.edu

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Jin Ah Park
Recruitment Coordinator
1003 Eidson House, Statesboro
104 Solms Hall, Armstrong
jinahpark@georgiasouthern.edu

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Sami Strickland
Experiential Learning Coordinator
104 Solms Hall, Armstrong
1009 Eidson House, Statesboro
sstrickland@georgiasouthern.edu

Portrait of Tonya Zetterower

Tonya Zetterower
Executive Assistant
1020 Eidson House, Statesboro
tzetterower@georgiasouthern.edu

Honors Council

  • Stetson Rowles (2028), Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing Representative
  • Joe Pellegrino (2028), 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 (2028), 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
  • Jody Langdon (2028), Waters College of Health Professions Representative
  • Lauren McMillian (2027), Libraries Representative
  • Allison Belzer (2028), At-large Representative
  • Michelle Haberland (2028), At-large Representative
  • Amy Potter (2026), At-large Representative
  • Casi Curry (2026), Honors Student Organization President, Statesboro
  • Darci Davis (2026), Honors Student Organization President, Armstrong