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Franklin senior builds global academic path to Marshall Scholarship

At Franklin, the ampersand reflects how students connect opportunities and build experience beyond the classroom Senior Finn Walsh has done just that during her four years at Franklin. A 2026 Marshall Scholar, she will graduate in May with a degree in genetics and a minor in Spanish. The scholarship provides up to three years of fully funded study in the United Kingdom and is among the most competitive awards for American students. This year, 43…
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The Franklin Spark shines in 15 Presidential Award of Excellence senior student recipients

At this year’s UGA Presidential Honors Week Luncheon, 15 graduating seniors from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences were recognized with the Presidential Award of Excellence, a distinction reserved for students whose academic achievement, leadership, and service reflect the very best of the university.  Eight of the honorees pursued double or triple majors across a wide range of disciplines -from psychology and ocean science to…
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Franklin genetics major named UGA's 10th Marshall Scholar

Finn Walsh will build on her studies in infectious disease post graduation as UGA’s newest Marshall Scholar. The senior from Atlanta will graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in genetics and a minor in Spanish through the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. She has conducted undergraduate research through the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities, with the majority of her work in the Odum School of Ecology. Up to 50 students are…
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