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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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2023 Bulldog 100

The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2023 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing alumni operated or owned businesses.

The Franklin College congratulates our 25 alumni honorees and their 20 businesses celebrated on this year's list:

This year,… Read Article

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2023-24 RED Seed Grant Recipients

The Center for Research and Engagement in Diversity (RED), a program of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, has as its mission to engage in diversity research and outreach in order to enhance individual, institutional, and community learning, effectiveness, and well-being.… Read Article

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Diplomatic Corps

There are only a handful of titles a person can hold forever. “Ambassador” is one of them. Georgia Magazine features the five UGA alumni who have served as lead American diplomats abroad, including Franklin College alumna Lynne Tracy (AB '86), who was nominated this year by President Joe Biden… Read Article

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Georgia Bulldogs, 2022 SEC Champions!

Congratulations, Dawg Nation!

Top-ranked UGA defeated No. 14 LSU 50-30 in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:

On offense, defense and special teams, the Bulldogs (13-0) delivered en route to the program's first SEC title since 2017. Georgia's… Read Article

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Noted and Quoted, November 2022

From doing the math on Fibonacci numbers to a later and later hurricane season and layoffs in the tech industry, Franklin faculty offered expertise and had their research featured in a variety of media across the globe. A sample from November's stories:

 

Commentary: It’s not… Read Article