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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.

BFA Exit Show II

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Exit Show in Photography happens this Friday, Nov. 30 at the Lamar Dodd School of Art.

The Skinny Jean Bandits: BFA Photography Exit ShowMark your calendar and join the Skinny Jean Bandits as they present the Fall BFA Photography Exit Show! The opening reception… Read Article


The Athletics-Education conundrum

With our own Georgia Bulldogs getting ready for the SEC Championship game this week against Alabama, it's worthwhile to mention one of the issues related to the excitement and the game. In an essay describing a plan to let college athletes major in sports, FSU psychology professor emeritus David… Read Article


AIDS-Memorial quilt on display at UGA-Gwinnett

According to the NAMES Foundation, in a war against a disease that has no cure, the AIDS Memorial Quilt has evolved as a potent tool in the effort to educate against the lethal threat of AIDS. By revealing the humanity behind the statistics, the quilt helps teach compassion, triumphs over… Read Article


UGA Research magazine

The fall 2012 issue of the ugaresearch magazine is out, and available online. It features some great stories on Franklin College faculty, including geography professor Steven Holloway and whole section devoted to the Civil War, with a focus on books by history facuty members Stephen Berry, John… Read Article


SEC Championship

It looks to be a fun week on campus, as the 'dogs, lead by psychology graduate student and QB Aaron Murray and communication studies major and cornerback Sanders Commings, get ready to take on Alabama for the SEC Championship and who-knows-what-else if they win that one.

One game at… Read Article