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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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Franklin alum DJ Shockley to give UGA’s spring commencement address

DJ Shockley, former UGA and Atlanta Falcons quarterback and Franklin alumnus, will usher graduates through their transition from students to alumni as this spring’s commencement speaker.  

Shockley (AB Communication Studies '05) led the Bulldogs to… Read Article

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Where art teaches science: inside UGA Lamar Dodd’s scientific illustration program

Consider the diagrams of the human body in a biology textbook, the infographic that untangles a complex geological process, or the lifelike rendering of an extinct species that seems ready to step off the page. These images don’t appear by accident, they’re crafted by scientific illustrators,… Read Article

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Franklin champions campus-wide humanities festival

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is proud to partner in presenting the fourth annual UGA Humanities Festival, a dynamic showcase of humanities research, creativity, and public engagement across campus. From March 16 through April 2, the festival will bring together scholars, students,… Read Article

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Franklin theater students took center stage at American College Theater Festival

Students and faculty from Franklin’s theater and film studies department traveled to Montgomery, Ala. last month to take part in the 58th American College Theater Festival. The festival is part of a national competitive program that recognizes and promotes excellence in college and… Read Article

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AI seed grants spark bold cross campus breakthroughs at UGA

Innovation took center stage this month at the 2026 IAI Spotlight, where faculty, students, and research partners gathered to explore how this year’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IAI) seed‑grant recipients are redefining what’s possible with emerging AI technologies. The… Read Article