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A successor to our print magazine, The Franklin Chronicles, this blog allows us to continue to communicate the importance of the arts and sciences to an expanded audience through a variety of means – articles and announcements, video, news and opinion – to pick up the conversation of why the arts, humanities and sciences matter so much at this juncture in the history of our university, our nation and the world. Read more
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Book by Franklin's You wins American Folklore Society Honor

Ziying You, Associate Professor in the department of Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies and the Center for Asian Studies, is the author of "Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Chinese and Chinese American Women," published by the University of Indiana Press earlier in 2025.   The… Read Article
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Connected Futures: Community, Risk & Networks

Franklin College Research Mixer  November 20, 2025 | Hendershots Coffee   The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences hosted a successful research mixer on November 20 at Hendershots Coffee, our new community partner for these networking events. Thirty-five faculty members gathered to… Read Article
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Spark Hubs Ignite Franklin College’s Future of Research Innovation and Collaboration

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences has developed an ecosystem of collaborative working groups called Spark Hubs. These dynamic think tanks leverage the College’s strengths and expertise in multidisciplinary, convergent instincts along with innovation. Spark Hubs emerge organically or are… Read Article

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UGA School of Computing Hosts Alumni Mentor Panel to Provide Insights Into Computer Science Career Paths

The University of Georgia’s School of Computing and the UGA Mentor Program, recently brought together four distinguished alumni for an engaging Zoom panel, offering students invaluable insight into the realities of launching a tech career in a rapidly evolving industry. Moderated by… Read Article

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14th annual Spotlight on the Arts festival brings sights, sounds of UGA creative spirit

Exceptional arts programming, research, and scholarship across Franklin and UGA were on display throughout November during the 14th annual Spotlight on the Arts festival. Congratulations to the many students and faculty in arts units who worked so hard to capture and hold the attention of the… Read Article