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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.

Faculty in the University of Georgia's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences are partnering with Hart County residents to explore how storytelling, history, and the humanities can strengthen community identity. 

For Patricia Richards, professor of sociology and women's and gender… Read Article

The University of Georgia earned national recognition this year as the nation's top-performing institution for Boren Awards, with a record 18 undergraduates named 2026 Boren Scholars. Each scholar has an academic connection to the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences through a major, minor, or… Read Article

Incoming first-year students will dive into marine sciences, conservation, and more through a new Connect Abroad program in Mexico.  

Slated for Spring Break 2027, the program’s first cohort will explore vibrant coastal tropical ecosystems and marine conservation efforts… Read Article

The University of Georgia's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences has been named a winner of PR Daily's 2026 Marketing Awards from Ragan Communications, earning top honors in the "Rebrand or Refresh" category for its Franklin sub-brand. 

The award recognizes the college's… Read Article

Athens, Ga. –  When Aaron Murray became University of Georgia’s starting quarterback, a leadership expectation came with the jersey.

What it did not include was a manual. “You’re the quarterback, so you’re expected to lead,” Murray said. “But no one really teaches you how.”

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