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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.
Pictured: graphic of Abby McWethy during summer in London

UGA theatre and film summer spotlight- experiential learning takes the stage

Each summer, many students in the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences extend their learning far beyond the classroom, immersing themselves in hands-on internships, domestic field studies across the country, and study abroad programs around the world. Students in the department of theatre… Read Article

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Florent Bernard, Counsellor of Research and Innovation to the European Union Delegation, to give lecture

 The University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences will host a lecture by Florent Bernard, the Counsellor for Research and Innovation at the European Union Delegation to the United States in Washington, DC, on Friday, October 3 at 11 a.m. in the Larry Walker Room of Dean Rusk… Read Article


2025-2026 Information on the Humanities Internship Course FCID 4100

Humanities students (Classics, Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies, English, Germanic and Slavic Studies, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Religion, and Romance Languages) can get upper division course credit and Experiential Learning credit for a spring internship.  More… Read Article

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Horn Studio Graduates take the next step

In the last story in this five-part series, we’re excited to showcase the talented success stories of our Art students featured in the first-ever Fine & Performing Arts Season Brochure, where all of the arts programming in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences come together… Read Article

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A Family That “Bleeds Red and Black”

In this seven-part series, we’re excited to highlight our 2025 Franklin alumni award winners—showcasing their accomplishments and providing some insights as we seek this year’s nominations. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Awards honor a group of outstanding alumni across… Read Article