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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.

First McClintock Prize

Barbara McClintock (1902-1992) was one of the foremost women scientists in 20th century America, noted for her pioneering research on transposable elements in maize. For this work she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1983. She was the third woman to receive an unshared… Read Article


Stem cell research focuses on cell cycle

Interesting new work on stem cells sheds light on mysteries about cell differentiation:

Amar Singh, postdoctoral associate in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, and Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar of Molecular Cell Biology Stephen Dalton worked together to uncover the… Read Article


Spotlight on History

 

Looking back for the future

By Jessica Luton

jluton@uga.edu           

 William Faulkner's famous lines from Requiem for a Nun, “The past is never dead. It's not even past,” supply an important reminder about how history stays… Read Article


The Nutcracker

From Russia to Athens: A Holiday Tradition

By Jessica Luton

The semester is over on the UGA campus. But as we enter the holiday season, the Performing Arts Center continues its important work sharing culture with campus and the community. 

The holiday ballet classic, “… Read Article


PREMED Magazine

We've written previously about PreMed magazine, a student organization designed to help pre-medical students at UGA achieve success in the medical field. It's a truly outstanding effort by students in the Franklin College and elsewhere on campus who already have a great deal on their plates.… Read Article