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Gavin Wright

Following curiosity: How one Franklin senior turned passion into research

This story is part of Franklin’s celebration of its Class of 2026 graduates at the University of Georgia. For Gavin Wright (AB ’26, English), undergraduate research grew naturally out of a passion first sparked in high school: a love of reading, writing, and thinking deeply about literature. At UGA’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, that early interest evolved into a sustained intellectual pursuit. “Studying English has been a way to…
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Two UGA staff receive Presidential Volunteer Service Award

Franklin College is proud to recognize two members of our Information Technology staff for receiving the prestigious 2024 Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Launched in 2003, the President’s Volunteer Service Award honors individuals whose volunteer efforts make a significant impact on their communities, inspiring others to get involved. The award has four levels: bronze (100-249 hours), silver (250-500 hours), gold (500+ hours), and lifetime…
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Shepherd to receive AAG Presidential Achievement Award

The American Association of Geographers (AAG) announced University of Georgia faculty member Marshall Shepherd as one of two 2024 Presidential Achievement Award winners. The AAG Presidential Achievement Award, established by the AAG Council to recognize individuals who have made long-standing and distinguished contributions to the discipline of geography, honors up to two recipients per year. Shepherd, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished…
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