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Franklin College is a hub for research, scholarly achievement and global reach in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Its nationally known faculty are frequently recognized for their research impact, while fostering entrepreneurial thinking among their students that helps shape each student’s educational journey. Our students are known for their innovative and creative ambitions and pursue them to their fullest extent here at the College. Upon graduation, they join the Franklin network of more than 100,000 worldwide, who lead in their respective fields and frequently share their experiences and knowledge in the UGA classroom. Read more about our faculty, students, alumni, and initiatives in the College below.
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Dancing toward well-being: department of dance’s new PE classes get students moving in fresh ways

Creative Movement for Wellbeing is one of the new courses shaking up the usual lineup of physical education options at the University of Georgia. Franklin’s Department of Dance collaborated with the Department of Kinesiology to launch six new Physical Education-Basic (PEDB) courses that invite… Read Article

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Adding a little humor may help students stay engaged

We all know how powerful a funny instructor can be, but now we have proof. A study by Franklin researchers published in the Journal of Microbiology & Biology indicates that when an instructor uses humor in class, students feel more relaxed and motivated to participate.  

While… Read Article

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Franklin College complements UGA achievements in a successful 2025

“The University of Georgia is entering a defining chapter as a premier public research university—one shaped by our growing role in meeting the needs of communities across our state and advancing life-saving research,” UGA President Jere W. Morehead said recently in his State of the University… Read Article

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UGA’s online degree programs rank among the top in the country

Once again, UGA’s online degree programs rank among the nation’s best. According to a recent U.S. News & World Report, UGA took the No. 18 spot overall, maintaining its national place in the top 20 for 10 consecutive years. Franklin College of Arts and Sciences offers four online graduate… Read Article

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Ten Franklin College students receive Fulbright offers

Ten Franklin College of Arts and Sciences students and alumni were awarded Fulbright offers for this academic year, helping place UGA among the top producing universities for Fulbright students in the United States. 

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and… Read Article