McBee IHE students often receive internal and external fellowships, internships, scholarships, and awards to help with coursework, research, dissertation writing, and travel. Annually, our faculty recognize doctoral students with awards. These unit awards include: Thomas G. Dyer Outstanding Dissertation Research Award Given annually to a doctoral student who is pursuing rigorous original scholarship in the field of higher education. Eligible students will have completed their comprehensive qualifying exams and be in the early stages of dissertation research. The award is named in honor and memory of University Professor, Professor of Higher Education and History, and longtime University of Georgia administrator, Thomas G. Dyer, who served as Institute director at the time of his retirement in 2006. This award is designed to promote and support excellence in the study of higher education through doctoral research. Giving to the Dyer Support Fund helps sponsor this award. Louise McBee Scholars The title of McBee Scholar recognizes outstanding doctoral students who show potential for leadership in higher education. Scholars receive funding to assist with their research pursuits and an assistantship. The award is named in honor and memory of Georgia legislator and UGA administrator, Louise McBee. Zell and Shirley Miller Fellowship Awarded annually to a doctoral student of high promise in the McBee Institute of Higher Education. In making its determination, the McBee IHE Graduate Studies Committee takes into account the scholarly potential of the candidate together with an assessment of his/her academic record and professional achievement. The fellowship was established to support doctoral study of significant issues in the field of higher education. Giving to the Miller Fellowship helps sponsor this award. Libby V. Morris Leadership Award Recognizes a student who shows potential for leadership in colleges and universities and fosters a commitment to the land-grant missions of instruction, research, and public service. Dr. Morris served as director of the Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education, 2006-2022, with breaks in 2010 when she was vice provost for academic affairs, and 2013-2014 and 2018-2019 when she was interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. Currently, Dr. Morris serves as University Professor Emerita and Zell Miller Distinguished Professor Emerita, as well as the Executive Director of the Institute's Executive Doctorate Program. Giving to the Morris Graduate Student Endowment helps sponsor this award. J. Douglas Toma Excellence in Scholarship and Service Award Presented annually to a student who combines a strong record of academic achievement with commitment to the professional field. In making its determination, the Graduate Studies committee considers the student’s academic achievement and his/her service to the profession, as noted by institutional engagement and/or service to the profession. The award is named in honor and memory of J. Douglas Toma, professor of higher education and founder of the Institute of Higher Education’s Executive Doctoral Program in Higher Education Management. Professor Toma was committed to developing scholars and leaders in American and international higher education. Giving to the J. Douglas Toma Support Fund helps sponsor this award. 2024-25 Award Recipients Collin Case Thomas G. Dyer Outstanding Dissertation Research Award Rodrigo Guajardo Libby V. Morris Leadership Award Carlie Cooper J. Douglas Toma Excellence in Scholarship and Service Award Jolssen Rodriguez Louise McBee Scholars Renni Turpin Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship 2023-24 Award Recipients Alex Monday Thomas G. Dyer Outstanding Dissertation Research Award Jillian Morn Libby V. Morris Leadership Award Renni Turpin J. Douglas Toma Excellence in Scholarship and Service Award Hunter Jones & Ananya Malik Louise McBee Scholars Emily Chen Bendle Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship 2022-23 Award Recipients Sean Baser Thomas G. Dyer Outstanding Dissertation Research Award Mary Kate Steinbeck Libby V. Morris Leadership Award Emily Chen Bendle J. Douglas Toma Excellence in Scholarship and Service Award Davonte' Biggers Louise McBee Scholar Alexa Arndt Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship 2021-22 Award Recipients Charles Sanchez Thomas G. Dyer Outstanding Dissertation Research Award Alexa Arndt & Ben Cecil Libby V. Morris Leadership Award Julianne O'Connell J. Douglas Toma Excellence in Scholarship and Service Award Matt Gregory Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship 2020-21 Award Recipients Hee Jung Gong Thomas G. Dyer Outstanding Dissertation Research Award Erin Leach Libby V. Morris Leadership Award Matt Gregory J. Douglas Toma Excellence in Scholarship and Service Award Jennifer May-Trifiletti Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship 2019-20 Award Recipients Jennifer May-Trifiletti Thomas G. Dyer Outstanding Dissertation Research Award Justin Jeffery Libby V. Morris Leadership Award Josh Patterson J. Douglas Toma Excellence in Scholarship and Service Award Lindsey Hammond Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship 2018-19 Award Recipients Lindsey Hammond Thomas G. Dyer Outstanding Dissertation Research Award Charles Sanchez Libby V. Morris Leadership Award Emmanuel Little J. Douglas Toma Excellence in Scholarship and Service Award Melissa Whatley Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship 2017-18 Award Recipients Melissa Whatley Thomas G. Dyer Outstanding Dissertation Research Award Karley Riffe J. Douglas Toma Excellence in Scholarship and Service Award Lori Hagood Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship 2016-17 Award Recipients Kristin Linthicum Thomas G. Dyer Outstanding Dissertation Research Award Tiffanie Spencer J. Douglas Toma Excellence in Scholarship and Service Award Rachel Burns Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship Past Award Recipients Jason C. Lee 2015-16, Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship Lucia Brajkovic &Kelly Rosinger 2014-15, Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship Denisa Gándara 2013-14, Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship Jennifer Rippner 2012-13, Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship Barrett Taylor 2011-12, Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship Yarbrah Peeples 2010-11, Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship Stephanie Hazel 2009-10, Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship T. Austin Lacy 2008-09, Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship Angela Bell 2007-08, Zell & Shirley Miller Fellowship
