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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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Willson Center Grants and Awards

The deadline for Willson Center Research Fellowship applications is coming up next week, October 6:

The Willson Center Research Fellowship supports excellence in arts and humanities research. Applicants must hold doctorate or equivalent scholarly credentials. Tenured and… Read Article

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The science of natural disasters: "When Nature Strikes"

An original video series released yesterday explores the science of natural disasters to reveal the human and economic toll caused by catastrophic events. The series, “When Nature Strikes: Science of Natural Hazards” is produced by NBC Learn, the educational arm of the NBCUniversal News Group,… Read Article

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"What’s a History Degree Good for Anyway?”

Parker's talk is one in a series of “History at Work” talks, in which history alumni discuss how their BA in history helped them excel at their careers.  The talks are aimed at undergraduates. 

Free and open to the public, with pizza. 101 LeConte at 12:30 pm. Today.

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Great week of Concerts at the HHSOM

Following their Second Thursday performance earlier this month, the orchestra, conducted by Mark Cedel, will perform "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" by Paul Dukas and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 3, "Little Russian." The program will also include a performance of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto,… Read Article

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Noted and Quoted

Franklin College faculty share their expertise in a variety of media every day, in pixels, print and on the air waves. A sampling from the past month:

Scientists study how rising seas will reshape the Georgia coast, reports the Associated Press. Clark Alexander, a researcher at UGA’s… Read Article