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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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Encouraging Innovation in Teaching

 

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Dean Tate Scholar Chantal Van Landeghem

Georgia swimmer Chantal Van Landeghem was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and was named the organization's 2016 Dean William Tate Scholar:

The Dean William Tate Scholar is an award given annually to an outstanding inductee of Phi Beta Kappa, having earned a… Read Article

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Franklin alumni Julie and Drew Wade

Georgia Magazine features a UGA couple this month who personify the long-lasting effects of our learning environment - both on career success and on the desire to make sure more UGA students share thier opportunities:

The couple and their three children live in Savannah, where Julie (AB… Read Article

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26 Franklin Alumni among Bulldog 100 honorees

Last week the UGA Alumni Association unveiled the 2017 Bulldog 100 award recipients. The list, which recognizes the fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni, featured 26 alumni from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, representing 24 businesses. This year more than 500… Read Article

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Southeast Model African Union: broadening horizons

"I feel like I spend a lot of time learning about problems in the world in my international affairs and sociology classes, but what we don't do is think of solutions for them. To have this intellectual community coming together thinking of the future can help improve the situation," she said.… Read Article