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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.

Athens, Ga. –  When Aaron Murray became University of Georgia’s starting quarterback, a leadership expectation came with the jersey.

What it did not include was a manual. “You’re the quarterback, so you’re expected to lead,” Murray said. “But no one really teaches you how.”… Read Article

UGA students use technology skills to support reforesting project

Imagine you’re a homeowner in Augusta. Your yard was once filled with beautiful trees, but after Hurricane Helene swept through in September 2024, it was reduced to a disaster zone. The now-bare landscape transports you back to… Read Article

Donor-funded music program cultivates young performers into community-driven leaders

Nestled in a town known for shaping the sound of modern music, it’s perhaps no surprise that the spirit of Athens’ iconic music scene lives on at the University of Georgia. From the rise of bands including R.E.… Read Article

Katherine Hummels, an assistant microbiology professor in the University of Georgia's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2026 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences, one of 21 early-career researchers nationwide selected by The Pew Charitable Trusts for their innovative… Read Article

A new humanities certificate program made possible with a $300,000 grant from the Teagle Foundation opens opportunities for University of Georgia undergraduate students to bridge scientific training with human-centered inquiry.  

The transformational grant from the Foundation… Read Article