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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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Design students learn from public service engagement

The creativity of University of Georgia students provides vitality to the Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s partnership with military installations – as well as a fresh take on existing infrastructure that will help guide future use.

In spring 2025, 15 interior design students in the… Read Article

UGA’s new Domestic Field Study in the Bay Area

Exploring Innovation at Its Source: Study Away in Silicon Valley Where Innovation Meets Education

UGA’s new “Computing in Silicon Valley” Domestic Field Study (DFS) program offers students an opportunity to explore the technology industry with an immersive summer experience in Silicon Valley, California. A mix between online classes and immersive onsite in California, the program runs from… Read Article

2026 Alumni Award winners

Celebrating Excellence - Franklin 2026 Alumni Awards

For more than 200 years, the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences has served as the heart of the University of Georgia, uniting the arts and sciences to champion interdisciplinary learning, shape leaders, fuel discovery, and strengthen communities. As the College looks ahead to its… Read Article

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Music, German student makes inroads into international opera

In summer 2024, Peter Kanda (B. Mus. Piano Performance, German Studies Minor ‘26) prepped his final year at UGA by participating in the Pehlivanian Professional Opera Academy in Slovenia. Founded under the direction of Maestro George Pehlivanian, the academy is a pillar of the international… Read Article

Nikita Jha

Nikita Jha’s transformative internship at Azalea Robotics

In spring 2025, Nikita Jha, a fourth-year Franklin and Terry student, embarked on a transformative internship at Azalea Robotics, a startup revolutionizing airport baggage handling through autonomous robots. As a Foundation Fellow in the Morehead Honors College pursuing a dual degree… Read Article