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A celebration of dedication: 2025 Franklin College Staff Awards

The University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences celebrated its dedicated staff members during the 2025 Staff Appreciation Awards and Reception, held on May 21. This annual event honored staff for their outstanding contributions, commitment, passion and service to the college,…
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Riden Family steps up for UGA Dance

After returning to the U.S. following World War II, Victor Riden Jr. graduated from the UGA while his wife Annette worked as a secretary for the university. The Riden family's deep connections to UGA, both historically and in the future have taken form in generous support for the UGA department of…
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Biology major Skibsted named 2025 Udall Scholar

Michael Skibsted, a third-year Honors student from Ladera Ranch, California, majoring in ecology in the Odum School of Ecology and biology in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, has earned a 2025 Udall Scholarship. The University of Georgia undergraduate is one of 55 students across the…
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Franklin students sweep GenAI Competition for creative projects

Designed to spur innovative uses for the technology, the second UGA Generative AI Competition, sponsored by the Office of Instruction and Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ department of philosophy, recognized student AI projects that enrich the UGA community or experience. The three top prizes…
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Psychology goes global: UGA’s study abroad transforms students and faculty

The University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology offers transformative study abroad programs that immerse students and faculty in diverse cultures, fostering personal growth, academic enrichment, and global perspectives. From Tanzania’s savannas to Italy’s…