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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.

ENGL 4842 – Internship in Technical/Professional Communication for the Humanities Internship and Career Coordinator

Professor Lasek-White, Internship and Career Coordinator for the Humanities, is seeking a student intern to develop career resources for all Humanities departments, including: Classics, Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies, English, Germanic and Slavic Studies, History, Linguistics,… Read Article


ENGL 4842 – Internship in Technical/Professional Communication for the Writing Intensive Program

The Franklin College Writing Intensive Program (WIP) is seeking a student intern to contribute to the Program’s communication and media initiatives. Candidates should be motivated, creative individuals with strong communication, writing, design, and social media skills. If interested in applying… Read Article

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Alumna Spanish minor builds expertise to make a difference

Ashley Galanti, a Ph.D. candidate in biomedical engineering in the UGA College of Engineering is working to create a device that can detect early signs of seizures and alert users in advance. Her journey into research and entrepreneurship wasn’t sparked by academic ambition alone but rather by… Read Article

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Fiction vs. fact: philosophy lecture broadens the cultural distinctions

How do we define fiction? Can these definitions be applied across time and culture? Do we even need an all-encompassing definition of fiction? Hannah Kim, assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Arizona, explored these questions from a transhistorical and transcultural perspective… Read Article

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UGA's Hall named National Geographic Explorer

University of Georgia faculty member Cassandra Hall has been named a National Geographic Explorer, a National Geographic Society program that recognizes groundbreaking scientists, conservationists, educators, and storytellers. This year, 20 were selected from among 3000 applicants. … Read Article