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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.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jacob Estes proves the value of an interdisciplinary education

In conversation with anthropology Ph.D. student Cassie Hausdorf, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences alumnus Jacob Estes (BA Anthropology, ABJ Advertising '04; MBA Business '09) reflects on his academic journey and how his interdisciplinary path helped shape a dynamic career. 

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Franklin senior Nathan Haynes explores big questions through multidisciplinary study

For Franklin senior Nathan Haynes, a multidisciplinary education felt like the natural path. He chose philosophy, he said, because it teaches people how to think about life, how we experience the world, and how we determine what has value.He added English as a double major to explore his strong… Read Article

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Franklin School of Computing researcher secures international honor for AI Innovation in public health

Jane Odum, a Ph.D. candidate in Franklin’s School of Computing (SOC), has earned international recognition after winning first place and a $30,000 prize in the Google-sponsored MedGemma Impact Challenge. Her mobile-first AI platform, EpiCast, was designed to strengthen disease surveillance in… Read Article

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Study Away as a catalyst for career growth: Loren Peoples gains hands-on healthcare experience in Peru

A snapshot of the Class of 2026, this story reflects the Franklin experience at the University of Georgia.

Studying away allows students to engage in experiential learning and gain a firsthand understanding of the interconnectedness of the world. Often these experiences shape… Read Article

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From classroom to code: experiential learning propels Franklin student to Google

Experiential learning is at the heart of what happens at the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. Immersed in hands-on projects, research, and real-world applications, Franklin students don’t just major in their disciplines – they live them. Nivedha Natarajan’s undergraduate journey… Read Article

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