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From storms to smart phones to... what happened to the Southern accent? Research from Franklin College faculty and graduate students was widely reported during September. A sample of the stories and media pick from across the globe:

Scientists are asked if humans have broken the Earth’s… Read Article

Sophomore theatre major, and Cora Nunally MIlle Fine Arts Scholar in the Franklin Colege, Wyn Thomas channels her inspriations for theatre-making from a variety of sources. Our colleague Erica Techo shares her story:

She has written several plays, including “Write Their Wrongs,” a short… Read Article

People expect more enjoyment in conversation than on smartphones, but don’t always follow that instinct

It turns out people might prefer social interactions over their smartphones, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to stop scrolling.

A new study from researchers in the University… Read Article

Awareness about languages, the differences in how individuals speak, and how these create local identities may come as no great surprise to American Southerners.

When speakers of certain linguistic varieties decline, though, their languages become endangered. Keith Langston’s scholarship… Read Article

Aaron Rubin joined the University of Georgia in August 2023 as the Ann and Jay Davis Professor of Jewish Studies in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences department of religion. Rubin arrived at UGA after 19 years on the faculty at Penn State University.

Jewish Studies is a vast field… Read Article