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Renowned astrophysicist Keivan Stassun joins Franklin as head of physics and astronomy

 Astrophysicist Keivan Stassun, a nationally recognized leader in the study of stars and exoplanets, is joining the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences as the inaugural holder of the Ashvin B. Chhabra Distinguished Professorship and new head of the Department of… Read Article

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Research reveals how medieval writers reshaped stories of ancient women

Just as today's filmmakers reboot classic movies, medieval writers turned to the ancient world for stories they could reshape for their own audiences. The characters remained familiar, but their motivations and moral significance shifted as ideas about religion, gender, and power evolved. … Read Article

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Cherokee doctoral student reinterprets New Echota through indigenous perspectives

For generations, New Echota has been remembered as the place where the Cherokee Nation's story in Georgia came to a tragic end, reflecting a historical narrative shaped largely through Eurocentric perspectives.

University of Georgia doctoral student Delancey Paden Griffin believes it's… Read Article

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Dance as research: UGA students take creative inquiry to the world's stage

Two University of Georgia dance students spent the summer training at internationally recognized programs in Italy and Germany, where they explored choreography as a form of artistic research alongside leading contemporary dance artists. 

Rising third-year dance and finance major… Read Article

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$21.1M in research awards secured by Franklin faculty over summer 2026

More than $21 million in external research funding was secured by faculty in the University of Georgia's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences during May, June, and July 2026. 

The 31 awards from federal agencies, foundations, and industry partners underscore the breadth of… Read Article

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