Morehead Honors College
| Type | Honors college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1960 |
Parent institution | University of Georgia |
| Dean | Meg Amstutz |
| Location | Athens , Georgia , United States |
| Website | https://honors.uga.edu |
The Jere W. Morehead Honors College is an honors college within the University of Georgia (UGA), located in Athens, Georgia.[1] Meg Amstutz serves as dean.[1] College Transitions, a college admissions publisher, has ranked the college No. 1 among honors programs and colleges in the United States.[2][1]
History
An honors program at the University of Georgia was established in March 1960 following a proposal by the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, with 43 students enrolling in the first courses that fall.[2] In 1973, the UGA Foundation trustees created the Foundation Fellowship, the university's top academic scholarship; a $31 million gift from alumnus Bernard B. Ramsey in 1996 elevated the fellowship to among America's best.[2]
The program was renamed the Jere W. Morehead Honors College on May 11, 2021, following approval by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, and was the culmination of a nearly $12 million fundraising campaign led by the UGA Foundation and its emeriti trustees.[3][2] The college is named in honor of Jere W. Morehead, the 22nd president of the University of Georgia, who served as director of the Honors Program from 1999 to 2004.[3]
Academics
The Morehead Honors College enrolls approximately 2,800 students, representing 9% of UGA undergraduates, who may pursue any degree program at the university.[1] The college houses the Major Scholarships Office and the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities, both of which are open to all UGA undergraduates.[1]
College Transitions ranked the Morehead Honors College No. 1 among honors programs and colleges in the United States in 2024 and again in 2026.[2][4][1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Schupska, Stephanie (January 12, 2026). "Morehead Honors College once again achieves top standing". UGA Today. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Morehead Honors College named No. 1 in the nation". UGA Today. June 26, 2024. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- 1 2 Sanders, J. (May 11, 2021). "UGA Honors Program named Morehead Honors College". WUGA. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- ↑ Scott, Savannah Celeste (June 28, 2024). "Morehead Honors College named No. 1 in the nation". The Red & Black. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
