Nancy and Les Juneau have made a transformational investment in the future of the University of Georgia College of Engineering to open the doors for future engineers and drive the college’s vision forward. Their $5 million investment will advance the college’s strategic priorities and provide need-based scholarship support for engineering students beginning in fall 2026.

“Nancy and Les Juneau have shaped so many areas of the University of Georgia,” said President Jere W. Morehead. “Their most recent gift will have a profound impact on the College of Engineering and support future generations of students across our campus. We are truly grateful for their incredible generosity and continued dedication to this institution.”

The largest portion of the commitment, $4 million, will provide enduring support for the college’s leadership and strategic priorities. The remaining $1 million will fund the Juneau Construction Company Engineering Scholarship Fund, offering need-based support to undergraduate students in the college beginning in fall 2026.

Additionally, a $1 million match from the University of Georgia Foundation will establish the Nancy and Les Juneau Scholarship Fund to extend need-based support to students in the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Mary Frances Early College of Education and the Jere W. Morehead Honors College.

“Les and I have always believed that education is the ultimate foundation for success, and we have seen firsthand the incredible impact UGA Engineering students and alumni have on our industry every day,” Nancy Juneau said. “We are honored to support the College of Engineering, and we are equally thrilled that matching funds allow us to extend this vital support to future leaders in veterinary medicine, education and the Morehead Honors College. This commitment is about breaking down financial barriers and ensuring that talented students across campus have the opportunity to build their own legacy as Bulldogs.”

Nancy, a UGA alumna (BSED ’82), and Les co-founded Atlanta-based Juneau Construction Company, a premier construction firm in the Southeast. Juneau has been a dedicated partner to UGA engineering since the college’s founding in 2012 by supporting students through guest lectures, career fairs, student organizations and participation as a Corporate Partner and Employer of the Day.

“We are beyond grateful to the Juneaus for their steadfast support of the UGA College of Engineering,” said Dean Alex Orso. “Their investment — the largest individual commitment in the college’s history — will impact countless students for many years to come and sends a powerful message about what this college can achieve.”

The Juneau’s generosity has touched every corner of UGA. They have made annual contributions to every UGA school and college as well as the Juneau Construction Company Professorship in Civil Engineering, Delta Hall in Washington, D.C., Georgia Women Give and the creation of several Georgia Commitment Scholarships. Nancy, a 2026 UGA Alumni Merit Award recipient, serves as a trustee of the UGA Foundation, while Les is an active member of the UGA College of Engineering Advisory Board. 

Nancy and Les’ commitment reflects a long partnership with UGA and a deep belief in the power of education to change lives. Their investment will strengthen the engineering college, broaden access for students who need it most and continue their lasting legacy within engineering and across the University of Georgia for generations to come.