Georgia Tech’s Honors Program receives a $10 million grant from philanthropist and venture capitalist John H Martinson
Georgia Tech’s Honors Program has received a $10 million grant from philanthropist and venture capitalist John H Martinson.
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In recognition of the donation, the program will be renamed the John H Martinson Honors Program. The program will also be expanded to include more students and elevate the program’s national standing.
“We are deeply grateful to Mr. Martinson for his generosity and commitment to the next generation of leaders,” says Ángel Cabrera, President at Georgia Tech. “Through this extraordinary investment in the newly named John H. Martinson Honors Program, we will help more of our students reach their full potential and expand the high-impact opportunities available to them.”
Martinson is Chairman at private technology investment firm Martinson Ventures. His father previously earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1941.
Larger class sizes and enhanced programs will begin on the program in autumn 2026.
“We've built a strong foundation, but this donation is what will take it to the next level,” says Amy D’Unger, Faculty Director of the John H Martinson Honors Program. “It has the power to be transformative, creating an experience that will enhance our ability to create the next generation of leaders.”
“Georgia Tech students are among the brightest and most innovative in the country,” Martinson says. “I am vested in the success of the program to double its total number of students and engage faculty to achieve a top 10 honors ranking nationwide.”
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