The University of Georgia will observe Honors Week 2025 from March 31 to April 4, featuring an array of activities that underscore the remarkable achievements of the university’s students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
“Honors Week is an occasion to commend the successes of individuals who contribute to making the University of Georgia one of the leading public universities in the nation,” stated S. Jack Hu, senior vice president for academia and provost. “Our university community expresses gratitude to the outstanding faculty, staff, students, and alumni who will be celebrated this year for their devotion to excellence.”
The legacy of Honors Week at UGA dates back to the 1930s, initiated when then-Chancellor S.V. Sanford designated a day to honor exceptional students. In 2011, the celebration expanded to a full week to incorporate events honoring faculty, staff, and alumni.
The schedule for Honors Week activities is detailed below, and a special printed edition of Columns will be released on March 31 to acknowledge award recipients. For further details, including events held at the school or college level, visit calendar.uga.edu.
PSO Meeting and Awards Luncheon: March 31
Honors Week will kick off on March 31 with the 34th annual Public Service and Outreach Meeting and Awards Luncheon. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel, with the awards luncheon commencing at noon.
Faculty Recognition Banquet: March 31
The Faculty Recognition Banquet will also take place on March 31. An event restricted to invitees, the banquet will occur in Mahler Hall of the Georgia Center, starting with a reception at 5:45 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Organized by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the banquet will honor the recipients of the 2024 awards for teaching excellence, which include the Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorships, the Russell Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, University Professors, and Regents’ Professors.
Graduate School Honors Luncheon: April 1
The Graduate School Honors Luncheon is scheduled for April 1 at noon in the Georgia Center. This invitation-only event, hosted by the Graduate School, will acknowledge the recipients of the 2024 awards for Excellence in Teaching by Graduate Students, Excellence in Research by Graduate Students, Outstanding Graduate Mentoring, and the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate Education.
Presidential Honors Week Luncheon: April 2
Set for April 2, the Presidential Honors Week Luncheon will be hosted by the Office of the President. This invitation-only gathering will honor the university’s most distinguished undergraduate scholars, such as First Honor graduates and leaders from the Student Government Association, along with student recipients of the Presidential Award of Excellence and national scholarship winners.
Morehead Honors College Graduation Banquet: April 2
The Morehead Honors College Graduation Banquet will also take place on April 2. This invitation-only occasion will celebrate Morehead Honors College students who graduated in fall 2024 as well as those graduating in spring and summer 2025. Honors presented at the banquet will include outstanding student awards, the Lothar Tresp and Hatten Howard Outstanding Professor awards, and the Jere W. Morehead Award, awarded to an exceptional alumna/alumnus or supporter of the Morehead Honors College.
Research Awards Banquet: April 3
The 46th annual Research Awards Banquet is slated for April 3 at 5:30 p.m. in Mahler Hall of the Georgia Center. This invitation-only event, sponsored by the University of Georgia Research Foundation, recognizes excellence in UGA research, scholarly creativity, technology commercialization, and entrepreneurship. Awards are annually presented to acknowledge outstanding faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students.
Alumni Awards Luncheon: April 4
Concluding Honors Week on April 4 will be the Alumni Awards Luncheon, set to begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Grand Hall of the Tate Student Center. This luncheon honors distinguished alumni, faculty, and friends of UGA. The UGA Alumni Association will present the Alumni Merit Award, Faculty Service Award, Young Alumni Award, Family of the Year Award, and Friend of the Year Award to those demonstrating commitment to the University of Georgia.
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