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Celebrated novelist Obioma joins UGA faculty

Nigerian novelist Chigozie Obioma has been appointed the Helen S. Lanier Distinguished Professor of English in the University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences department of English.

Born in Akure, Nigeria, Obioma is the author of three novels, "The Fishermen" (2015), "An… Read Article

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Here we go [DAWGS!]

The top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs open the 2024 college football season against a top-25 opponent for the 13th time in school history when UGA takes on No. 14 Clemson Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 31.

An extraordinarily rich era in UGA football success continues with this… Read Article

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Thursday Scholarship Series: Birth of the Cool

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music brings out the greats as our faculty performers kick off the 2024-25 concert season with The Birth of the Cool:

A collection of pieces written by Gil Evans, Gerry Mulligan, Miles Davis and John Lewis from 1948-50, that was expanding past the “Be-Bop” hard… Read Article

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Opportunity of a lifetime: UGA student interns for Paris Olympics coverage

University of Georgia student Niara Thompson enjoyed a 2024 summer to remember. The 4th year film studies major worked at NBC Sports as a Digital Streaming Operations Intern for the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

From broadcast testing and execution for all Olympic events appearing on the… Read Article

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Kudos, Summer 2024

The awards, scholarships, and achievements by Franklin College students, alumni, faculty, and staff don't stop for summer. Congratulations to the members of our community whose individual honors bring great distinction to the college and the University of Georgia. A glimpse of the excellence… Read Article