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Franklin College is a hub for research, scholarly achievement and global reach in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Its nationally known faculty are frequently recognized for their research impact, while fostering entrepreneurial thinking among their students that helps shape each student’s educational journey. Our students are known for their innovative and creative ambitions and pursue them to their fullest extent here at the College. Upon graduation, they join the Franklin network of more than 100,000 worldwide, who lead in their respective fields and frequently share their experiences and knowledge in the UGA classroom. Read more about our faculty, students, alumni, and initiatives in the College below.
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Ten Franklin College students receive Fulbright offers

Ten Franklin College of Arts and Sciences students and alumni were awarded Fulbright offers for this academic year, helping place UGA among the top producing universities for Fulbright students in the United States. 

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and… Read Article


Internship with Bilbo Books Publishing in Athens

Bilbo Books is seeking an intern who is interested in learning about the publishing process.  Duties will include editing, book shepherding, working with graphic designers, and regular meetings with the publisher and assigned author.

The official hours will be a one-hour weekly… Read Article

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Shepherd named Regents’ Professor

University of Georgia faculty member J. Marshall Shepherd has earned the distinction of Regents’ Professor, the University System of Georgia’s highest professorial honor. UGA announced the honors to two faculty members: Elena Karahanna, Distinguished Research Professor in the Terry College of… Read Article

Cassandra Hall in a field.

Making an impact in astronomy

Cassandra Hall, assistant professor of astrophysics, has focused in on planet formation outside our Solar System and advanced the compelling idea of a “photosynthetic habitable zone” that could help narrow down the search for life on other planets.

With a cluster of research papers that… Read Article

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Mellon Foundation adds $1 million to public humanities partnership

The Willson Center for Humanities and Arts has received a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation for a second phase of its public humanities partnership with the historic Penn Center on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. The grant-funded project, Culture and… Read Article