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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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UGA Hacks Turns X: School of Computing’s 48 Hour Annual Coding Event

Earlier in February, UGA’s School of Computing club, UGAHacks, hosted the 10th annual Hackathon. The Hackathon took place over 48 hours beginning Feb. 8 in the Zell B. Miller Learning Center. 

This year’s theme was Rock n’ Roll and hackers were encouraged to think outside of the box… Read Article


Featured Mentors for March 2025

March 2025

If you are interested in growing a professional network while you're still a student, consider connecting with one of these humanities grads. The University of Georgia Mentor Program pairs current students with over 5,000 professional mentors.  I am highlighting three mentors… Read Article

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Kudos, February 2025

From individual achievement and career success to community impact, Franklin College faculty, students, staff and alumni were recognized for excellence. Tapping into their Franklin spark, these individuals demonstrated their ambition, curiosity, creativity, and innovative spirit. Congratulations… Read Article

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Noted and Quoted, February 2025

The benefits of vacations, global dust and the Georgia Museum of Natural History headline the top February features of work and engagement from our faculty colleagues and outstanding alumni.

Did we mention vacation? Those stories plus few more:

The best thing you can do for your… Read Article

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UGA alumna Mackenzie Britt returns to UGA for 2025 Industrial Mathematics Day

On February 8, Mackenzie Britt, (BS Mathematics `20, MS Business Analytics `21), spoke to mathematics students at the UGA Department of Mathematics’ Industrial Mathematics Day. 

Britt, currently a senior business analyst at Capgemini in Austin, Texas, specializes in business-to-… Read Article