The most recent Advice with Alumni (AwA) – Franklin Edition provided students with more than just a chance to network. It created a space where meaningful conversations and shared experiences sparked confidence and motivation for life post-graduation.  Held during Franklin’s semiannual Board of Advisors meeting in Athens, the event brought together students and distinguished alumni for an afternoon of speed mentoring. The format of…

Both Lily Valdes (BS ’25) and Aries Aviles (BS ’21) began their journey to success in computer science in the University of Georgia School of Computing. As alumni of the same program, they understand the challenges that come with entering the ever-changing world of technology. Through the UGA Mentor Program, they discovered how meaningful it can be to connect across generations of computing students. What began as a search for guidance turned…