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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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Better trees for a growing state

Leading-edge plant science research brings greater insight into how trees react to stress and how that can affect Georgia's economy:

In addition to contributing to a wide range of construction trades, this also includes paper and bioenergy industries and supports ecological benefits… Read Article

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Georgia Humanities Symposium

UGA and the Franklin College welcome delegates from around the state and region to the Georgia Museum of Art on Friday March 8 for the Georgia Humanities Symposium, the first of three annual meetings during which participants will share experiences of projects,… Read Article

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Franklin alumna named UGA’s first Knight-Hennessy Scholar

Mallory Harris has been named UGA’s first Knight-Hennessy Scholar. The international graduate-level program provides full funding for students as they pursue studies at Stanford University:

Established in 2016, the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program funds graduate studies ranging from… Read Article

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Made in Georgia

UGA alumni with A.B. degrees are helping shape the dynamic film and TV industry in the state. The new issue of Georgia Magazine takes a closer look at a few:

Georgia is now the busiest on-location production center in the nation, and it’s helping produce some of Hollywood’s… Read Article

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UGA celebrates Women’s History Month

The Institute for Women's Studies leads the university's celebrations of 2019 national Women’s History Month and its theme, “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence”:

This year’s Women’s History Month keynote address will be presented by Layli Maparyan,… Read Article