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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.

Happy New Year - Classes Monday

Very Happy 2015 from the Franklin College, with campus set to begin moving again quickly Monday, Jan. 5. Classes! Drop/Add. Bookstore. Tate Center. MLC. Welcome Back!

Also, we have several things set to be unveiled on the Franklin College web side of things - more announcements upcoming… Read Article


Robinson Fall Commencement Address

The university's Fall Semester 2014 graduate Commencement featured self-proclaimed "proud and fortunate son of the South" Gregory H. Robinson, the UGA Foundation Distinguished Professor of Chemistry. A truly inspiring address that resonates with the realities of our past and our best hopes for… Read Article


Happy Holidays from the Franklin College

Warm wishes for the holidays from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, and all the best in the New Year to come. 2014 has been a great year on campus and we will rest and replenish over the holiday break with friends and family, looking forward to the opportunities of 2015.

As for… Read Article


New UGA study on marriage

Somewhat counter-intuitive findings from a new study led by psychologist Justin Lavner, though they also remind us what is probably most obvious about relationships:

the severity and number of couples' overall problems stay stable over time, even as their relationship dissatisfaction… Read Article


M.F.A. alum Jason Yi wins Mitchell Foundation grant

Congratulations to LDSOA alum Jason Yi (M.F.A. 1995) who selected as one of 25 reciptients of the Joan Mitchell Foundation 2014 Painters & Sculptors Grant Program in the amount of $25,000 each.

Yi:

works across artistic disciplines: photography, video, sculpture, drawing,… Read Article