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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.

Robots and live theatre

David Saltz, head of the department of theatre and film studies, and assistant professor Anthony Marotta are presenting a paper this weekend at the International Conference in Commedia dell'Arte at the University of Windsor, Ontario.

Their paper, A 21st century huminoid robot, becomes a… Read Article

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Morning Talk TV the focus of University Theatre's 'Must Go On'

A terrific, original new work is coming from University Theatre at the end of this month:

the University of Georgia Theatre will present the world premiere of "Must Go On," a comedy written and directed by John Kundert-Gibbs, an associate professor in the department of theatre and… Read Article


Shepherd at Senate Climate Hearing today

Professor and director of the UGA Atmospheric Sciences Program in the department of geography Marshall Shepherd will testify before a U.S. Senate Committee this morning. Per the AMS blog:

The Senate Committee on Environment and Infrastructure, chaired by Senator Barbara Boxer, has already… Read Article


Franklin Visiting Scholars Program presents Stephen Carpenter

Artist, activist and educator Stephen B. Carpenter II will visit UGA the week of Feb. 20 as part of the Franklin Visiting Scholars program. His work and presentations at UGA will focus on creative interdisciplinary responses to the global water crisis:

Carpenter's visit to UGA will… Read Article

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Focus on the Faculty: Patricia Yager