Honors College

For Anne Elise Beals, service work was never a choice. Rather, it was the chance convergence of a lifetime of interests that lead her to being named a finalist for this year’s Truman Scholarship.  “Being a psychology major,” she said, “and always analyzing the way that people think and why we interact socially the way that we do—it’s that mixed background, that liberal arts education, that’s helped me to combine my interests.” Beals’ passion for working with LGBTQ+ youth to prevent...

The John E. Sallstrom Honors College is using a CrowdThunder campaign to purchase a set of anatomical models to better serve students’ needs for learning about the human body. The college hopes to purchase these high-demand models this summer, so students would be able to use them in the fall.  “I see the models as akin to the primary documents that I use in my own discipline of history,” said Dr. Brian Newsome, dean of the Honors College. “They are essential tools, as students navigate...

Representing the highest scholastic achievement as well as a devotion to service, senior Kendyl Lewis has been named Georgia College’s Academic Day representative by the University System of Georgia (USG). The psychology and economics major will graduate in May 2021 with a 4.0 GPA. She’s a member of the Honors College and completed multiple Leadership Programs, including Leadership Certificate Program and the GEM Program. She has also created a student organization to help fellow students...

Since 1970, Georgia College nurtured and developed bright minds through its honors program. In time for its 50th Anniversary celebration in November, the program transformed into an Honors College—complete with its own dean and plans to make the honors experience even more dynamic for students.  “Moving to an Honors College adds prestige. It’ll position Georgia College to compete in an ever-tighter marketplace for honors students in the region, the state, the nation and even in the...

The Board of Regents approved the naming of the John E. Sallstrom Honors College at a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Sallstrom was the founder of the Honors Program at Georgia College and a staunch supporter of giving high-caliber students unique learning opportunities. “The namesake of our Honors College is Dr. John Sallstrom, whom I’ve had a long-lasting professional relationship,” said Dr. Ken Saladin, who recently gifted $1 million to embark the Honors Program off on its new mission...