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Spring 2027 Publication Internship with the Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy seeks a publication intern for Spring 2027 for approximately 9 hours/week. The Publication Intern will gain hands-on experience engaging the full publishing process surrounding a new online open-access journal devoted to short works of philosophical aesthetics,… Read Article

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UGA will join NASA mission to make the first deep ultraviolet all-sky maps

Franklin’s incoming physics department head serves as co-investigator of UltraViolet EXplorer 

NASA has passed a key milestone in a new mission to survey how galaxy and stars evolve, and an incoming Franklin College of Arts and Sciences department head will serve as co-investigator on the… Read Article

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Franklin sociologist explores the power of brief encounters

A new study by Joseph Hermanowicz, a professor of sociology in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, examines how brief encounters between strangers can create a sense of connection and belonging. Hermanowicz calls these moments “evanescent interactions”—fleeting but meaningful exchanges… Read Article

Zion Basque

Franklin assistant professor featured in Scientific American

As artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the computer software industry, assistant professor Zion Basque is on the front lines of learning how the technology could have lasting impacts.

Basque, who teaches in the School of Computing, spoke with Scientific American about Kuna, a tool… Read Article

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Five Franklin faculty members selected for UGA Service-Learning Fellowship

The Office of Service-Learning at the University of Georgia has announced the 22nd cohort of its Service-Learning Fellows, and five members are faculty of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. 

The program allows faculty from a wide range of disciplines to integrate academic… Read Article