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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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More home-grown Georgia students enrolling at UGA

An increasing number of high-achieving in-state students are choosing to apply and enroll at the University of Georgia. The trend echoes with a national current of students increasingly looking to Southern universities including UGA that pair strong academics with a vibrant student experience:… Read Article

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UGA research rolls back date of first-millennium Earthen monuments of Middle Georgia

New study emphasizes the role of public architecture, community history

Snug against downtown Macon, Georgia, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park includes a network of earthen mounds and a timber-built Earthlodge that date back to the first millennium. One of the most iconic cultural… Read Article

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Book by Franklin's You wins American Folklore Society Honor

Ziying You, Associate Professor in the department of Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies and the Center for Asian Studies, is the author of "Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Chinese and Chinese American Women," published by the University of Indiana Press earlier in 2025.   The… Read Article
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Connected Futures: Community, Risk & Networks

Franklin College Research Mixer  November 20, 2025 | Hendershots Coffee   The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences hosted a successful research mixer on November 20 at Hendershots Coffee, our new community partner for these networking events. Thirty-five faculty members gathered to… Read Article
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Spark Hubs Ignite Franklin College’s Future of Research Innovation and Collaboration

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences has developed an ecosystem of collaborative working groups called Spark Hubs. These dynamic think tanks leverage the College’s strengths and expertise in multidisciplinary, convergent instincts along with innovation. Spark Hubs emerge organically or are… Read Article