News Archive - 2026

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UGA master’s in AI ranked no. 17 nationally by TechGuide

Ranking highlights strength of one of the nation’s oldest artificial intelligence graduate programs  The University of Georgia has been ranked No. 17 on a new list of the top Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence programs in the United States by TechGuide, an educational resource focused on data analytics and computer science.  TechGuide’s 2026 ranking is based on data reported annually by colleges and universities to the U…

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It takes a poet: Ed Pavlić reframes James Baldwin’s iconic life

Ed Pavlić, Distinguished Research Professor of English, African American Studies and Creative Writing in Franklin, has been intensely focused on research and writing for Darker than Blue: A Radical Life of James Baldwin, a book expected to be published in 2028.  He has published 13 books, including volumes of poetry; critical studies of literature.  Baldwin’s public writing and speaking, archival materials in collections around the…

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Math + Franklin = success: how UGA math alumnae are shaping the world beyond the classroom

For three Franklin alumni, Amanda Cameron, Madelyn Crane, and Alex Parsons, their journeys into math were anything but identical. Yet each graduated with the same enduring skill: the ability to think clearly in a complex world. Amanda Cameron didn’t plan on majoring in math. In fact, she arrived at Franklin bouncing between majors in the biological sciences, unsure of her place. Organic chemistry convinced her she may not be headed for medical…

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From idea to impact — Franklin CREATE! officially launches

Franklin CREATE! is no longer just an idea, it's officially taking flight. Through this startup initiative, arts and sciences students gain mentorship, tools, and resources to develop entrepreneurial confidence and turn big ideas into ventures that make a real-world impact. Momentum is building quickly, and the excitement across Franklin is unmistakable. Since the start of spring semester, staff, faculty, and Franklin student ambassadors have…

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How one Franklin expert sees the future of AI

Though he doesn’t believe machine intelligence will exceed human general intelligence anytime soon, artificial intelligence expert Prashant Doshi says that agentic AI systems that can reason and act with minimal human oversight are in the near future. “There is still some secret sauce missing,” said Doshi, director of UGA’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IAI), of the current state of machine intelligence. Doshi made the comments Tuesday…

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Impact Spotlight: Dr. George and Betsy Crossley invest in the next generation of scientists

Some legacies are built not by one individual but through shared purpose  For Dr. George and Betsy Crossley, the University of Georgia’s microbiology program was more than an academic foundation, it was the beginning of two extraordinary journeys defined by leadership, service, and a shared commitment to improving lives. Both graduates of UGA’s microbiology program (BS ’77, MS ’80), the Crossleys have spent decades giving back, and with…