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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.

The University of Georgia held a commemoration ceremony on Friday, Oct. 15, to honor nine historically Black fraternities and sororities on the West Lawn of the Tate Student Center, where markers were installed to recognize the National Pan-Hellenic Council member organizations.

A… Read Article

Andrew Zawacki, professor in the Department of English, has gained distinction as a poet, translator, editor and critic. He has published five celebrated books of poetry, numerous chapbooks and limited-edition books, and critical essays in prestigious literary journals and a highly visible… Read Article

Many animals recognize the voices of members of their own species, and some can even recognize those of other species, such as humans. But it turns out a few animals, such as gorillas, can not only recognize familiar voices but also connect those voices to pleasant or not so pleasant… Read Article

Excellent video about the work of Distinguished Research Professor Nik Heynen of the department of geography, who works to connect geography and justice.

“Geography really offers an opportunity to bring abstract theory and grounded, everyday experience together in a way that we can start… Read Article

The inventiveness of students and faculty in the theatre program strikes again, as they re-imagine a classic and take the stage back to its roots – outdoors – with a new production of Euripides' “Alcestis.” Directed by David Saltz and freely adapted by UGA students Gabrielle Sinclair,… Read Article