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Marshall Williams

Director of Admissions

Marshall Williams (he/him) has served as Director of Admissions at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia since 2019. Dr. Williams earned a Ph.D. in Education (College Student Affairs Administration) from the University of Georgia in 2026, a Master of Music in Choral Conducting in 2019, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from East Carolina University in 2016. Prior to joining the staff at UGA, he worked as a choral director and piano teacher in eastern North Carolina.

In addition to his work in the School of Music, Dr. Williams is actively engaged in research focused on college student mental health and wellness. He is a member of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA), NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, and the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE).

Education:

Ph.D. in Education – University of Georgia
M.M. in Choral Conducting – University of Georgia
B.M. in Music Education – East Carolina University

Research Interests:

  • Mental health and well-being of college students.
  • Students' experiences in postsecondary institution admissions processes.
Articles Featuring Marshall Williams

Marshall Williams is the director of admissions for the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA) 

May 19, 2024 by