11 Franklin College alumni among 2025 UGA 40 Under 40

Each year, the University of Georgia unveils its class of 40 alumni under the age of 40 who are leaders in their industries and communities. The individuals honored in 40 Under 40 embody the excellence of UGA alumni and we are proud of our 11 honorees, the foremost innovators among early career arts and sciences graduates in their respective fields. Their curiosity and creativity exemplify the enterprising vision of the Franklin College of Arts of Sciences, inspiring today's students and tomorrow's leaders. 

Congratulations to: 

Caleb Ashmore Adams (BS Computer Science ’18, MS Computer Science ’20) 

Darren Anglin (Minor in Communication Studies ’16) 

Mike Barry (AB History ’10, AB Political Science ’10) 

Nic Fink (Minor in Physics ’16) 

Dr. Sarah K. Merkel (BS Biochemistry & Molecular Biology ’15, Minor in Spanish ’15) 

Shannon Milan (BS Chemistry ’10) 

Dr. Philip Mote (BS Biochemistry & Molecular Biology ’11, AB Economics ’11)  

Roya Naghepour (Minor in Communication Studies ’19)  

Ines K. Owens (AB Sociology ’10) 

Jesslyn Rollins (AB Communication Studies ’15, AB Theatre ’15) 

Kelly Vaughn (AB Psychology ’12)