Seven graduates of the Mary Frances Early College of Education will be recognized for their career achievements and community leadership at the College's 19th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on Friday, April 5th, at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education.

To attend the alumni award ceremony, please purchase your tickets online by Thursday, March 28th, at 11:59 p.m. Tickets include dinner and beverages. 

2024 Alumni Award Winners:

Early Career- Researcher

Sophia Jeong, Ph.D. ‘18

Early Career- Practitioner

Marcus Johnson, Ph.D. ‘14

Mid-Career- Researcher

Meca Williams-Johnson, Ph.D. ‘06

Mid-Career- Practitioner

Michelle Lyn, Ph.D. ‘01

Lifetime Achievement- Researcher

Charles Ellis, B.S.Ed. ‘90

Lifetime Achievement- Practitioner

Chris McMichael, M.Ed. ’98, Ed.D. ‘04

Outstanding Service Award

Nancy Wallace, B.S.Ed. '66, M.Ed. '70, Ed.S. '73