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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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Three Franklin faculty members named 2025-2026 Aspire Fellows

The University of Georgia has named 11 faculty members – including three from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences – to the 2025-2026 Aspire Fellows cohort. The Fellows represent seven UGA schools and colleges as well as the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Established in 2017, the… Read Article

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Malady Mystery Project uses theatre to support science

With fundings from the UGA Arts Collaborative, the Medical Partnership, and a Mellon Building Southern Intersectional Futures grant through the Institute for Women's and Gender Studies, the University of Georgia Malady Mystery Project blends Murder mysteries, improvisation and medical training.… Read Article

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UGA, Duke collaborate with insurers to rethink climate resilience

Funded by a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation, a new partnership between the University of Georgia, Duke University and leaders from the insurance and climate data industries will launch the Center for Innovation in Risk, Catastrophes, and Decisions (CIRCAD… Read Article

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Molecular pathways bring GRA scholar to UGA

Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Molecular Cell Biology Nathan Lewis joined the University of Georgia in fall 2024 with appointments in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Center for Molecular Medicine, the Complex… Read Article

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Mentoring foundation – a shared language in computing

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… Read Article