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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.

Origin of Life

The Origins Lecture Series continues next week with the Origin of Life by series founder and chair of the division of biological sciences, Mark Farmer:

The origin of life remains one of the great unsolved mysteries in all of science.  Late in life Charles Darwin speculated that life… Read Article


Steinway Spectacular

Keyboard studies are an integral part of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music, and our faculty boasts American and International award-winning performers and teachers that draw some of the best student-musicians to study at UGA. And each year one date in the 2nd Thursday Scholarship Concert Series… Read Article

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Students chosen as mid-term Foundation Fellows

Three Franklin College students have been selected as mid-term recipients of the university's premier undergraduate scholarship: 

The Foundation Fellowship offers unique academic, civic engagement and travel opportunities, including rigorous research projects and internship… Read Article


Networking advice

Our own Kecia Thomas, psychology professor and senior advisor to the dean in the Franklin College Office of Inclusion and Diversity Leadership, will take part in an interview on Minnesota Public Radio, giving advice on the importance of networking for young minorities:

Kecia Thomas,… Read Article


Alumna wins Breakthrough Prize in the Life Sciences

Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Mark Zuckerberg, Sergey Brin and Yuri Milner jointly established a foundation to reward excellence in life sciences, the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences Foundation. And a Franklin alumna is among the 11 inaugural winners of the $3 million award:

The… Read Article