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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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BEAT WEEK | AUBURN VS. GEORGIA GIVING CHALLENGE

Following on UGA's dominant performance against Arkansas, Beat Week is back with this week's upcoming game against Auburn.

The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry has moved to a new playing field: charitable giving. Last year, UGA beat Auburn by a score of 3,200 gifts to their 2,900. So help us… Read Article

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'Workaholic' personality traits can fluctuate

Dreading a tough day at work? New research led by University of Georgia psychologist Malissa Clark reveals that anticipating a high workload can lead to daily fatigue and affect spousal relationships—even for people who don’t identify themselves as workaholics.

Workaholism—… Read Article

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Kudos, September 2021

Alumni on and off campus headline our kudos over the month of September. Congratulations on the wonderful accomplishments near and far celebrated here on campus:

On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Franklin College celebrated staff excellence at a socially distant event at the Innovation Hub

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Amazing student Joshua Williams

Double Dawg and triple Franklin degree holder Joshua Williams is finishing up the requirements for a master’s degree in communication studies. He followed two older sisters to the University of Georgia. When it came to pick a major, he was inspired by his sisters and his hardworking single… Read Article

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Noted and Quoted, September 2021

Zoom fatigue, the asteroid Vesta, and Hurricane Ida led the news coverage of research stories and expert commentary around the world by Franklin College faculty during September. A sample of recent stories: 

 

Turning cameras off during virtual meetings can reduce fatigue… Read Article