Tags: Boren Scholar

The University of Georgia earned national recognition this year as the nation's top-performing institution for Boren Awards, with a record 18 undergraduates named 2026 Boren Scholars. Each scholar has an academic connection to the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences through a major, minor, or other program of study, underscoring the college's leadership in preparing students for careers in international affairs, language study, and public…
Boren Scholar and Latin American and Caribbean Studies major Emily Goggin came to UGA with an open mind about her future and found her calling early on. She has studied in Brazil and Ghana, and as an Army ROTC cadet, she will pursue her professional interest in international affairs in the military: During my freshman class registration, I signed up for a first-year seminar class without knowing its subject, teacher or content. It was near…