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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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UGA welcomes internationally renowned religion scholar

Scholars around the world are congratulating the Franklin College and UGA for one new faculty member in particular on campus this semester:

An internationally recognized scholar whose work combines ancient history, archeology and religious studies has joined the University of Georgia as… Read Article

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Reading days and exam week

It's that time again on campus - before we ramp up the holiday festivities and the students head home, the quiet descends, the librairies are full and nerves are on end. Do your best, students. Congratulations to all faculty members of every rank on their hardwork in the classroom this semester… Read Article


Open Doors report ranks UGA 12th

And speaking of study abroad, our many programs on campus have been noticed by the Institute of International Education, which moved UGA up three notches to 12th in its 2012 Open Doors list:

During the 2010-2011 academic year, 2,079 students learned in environments beyond the U.S. border… Read Article

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Study Abroad in Italy

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music, in collaboration with the Alessandria Conservatory of Music, has a terrific study abroad program. Situated in a small town in northern Italy, the program offers great opportunities in musical instruction, language immersion and a rich cultual experience.

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ARCS Foundation funds global health research abroad for doctoral students

The Atlanta Chapter of the ARCS - Achievement Rewards for College Students - Foundation awarded $70,000 to nine doctoral students in the biomedical and health sciences at the University of Georgia, one of whom received a special $10,000 grant to study global health research abroad:

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