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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.

Summer Kudos

Olympic medals, a Humboldt Research Award, Georgia History Book of the Year award and NSF CAREER Awards were among the many honors received by Franklin College students and faculty this summer. These include:

 

Faculty Kudos

Stephen Berry has been named the inaugural… Read Article

UGA alumni artists showcase

University of Georgia alumni artists present the 4th Annual UGA Alumni Art Showcase with an opening reception from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 3 at the Winsor Gallery in McDonough Georgia.

The show will be on display through the month of August. The show featuring metro Atlanta artists is… Read Article


University Theatre announces its 80th season

One of the most dynamic units in the Franklin College, indeed in the entire University, is the department of theatre and film studies. Long a mainstay on our campus, they have engaged our students, faculty and facilities to keep the campus and community entertained and informed for more than a… Read Article


UGA history major earns leadership award from Army ROTC

UGA senior Orry Young earned a leadership award from the U.S. Army Cadet Command after completing its Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as Operation Warrior Forge. The award

was presented the Warrior Forge Commander's Leadership Award at the July 21 LDAC graduation at… Read Article


Franklin alumna to give summer commencement address

The University of Georgia will hold summer commencement exercises this Saturday, Aug.4 at 9:30 a.m. in Stegman Coliseum, as nearly 1,500 students receive their degrees:

The exercises will be a combined ceremony for undergraduate and graduate students who complete degree requirements at… Read Article