News Archive - 2025

Ally Smith, 2025 Dodd commencement speaker and recipient of Art Director’s Award for Outstanding undergraduate student, is a fourth-year graphic design student with a minor in studio art, design and media at UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art. Smith has worked closely with alumna Kelly Layton (BFA graphic design, '90) and credits her own interests in participating in the newly introduced Layton Design Studio to Layton herself. Layton Design Studio…

The Franklin College announced the latest round of funding through the Franklin Forward graduate student seed grant program. In the spring 2025 cycle, six projects were funded, with donor support. The six Franklin Forward recipients for spring 2025, and their projects: Carsynn Miller, doctoral student, industrial/Organizational Psychology: Effective Talent Management Strategies for Autistic Employees Sloan Garner, doctoral student,Theatre and…

Dawgs make their mark wherever they go, and now their prints are left behind in the golden sands of Morocco. For three first-year students — international affairs major Brady Hawkins, regenerative bioscience major Bram Rosenblatt and music education major Nichole Botsoe — the opportunity to take their studies overseas through the University of Georgia’s recently-introduced Connect Abroad program provided an unforgettable experience.  We…

Franklin faculty led into spring and beyond with news and expertise across the media. A sample of the stories available in media across the globe: Wildfires are burning across the South. Here’s why more could be on the way – Pam Knox, faculty member in the Atmospheric Sciences Program, quoted by the AJC   Lunar sample research could help protect astronauts and uncover origins of water on the moon – research co-authored by professor of…

Madalyn Fremstand, is a fourth-year student from Dallas, GA, majoring in biological engineering and German. She chose these two majors to pursue her passion in engineering and connect with her heritage. She believes that her unique background will set her up well for law school. Fremstad always knew that she wanted to pursue engineering but it wasn’t until her freshman year at UGA that she discovered she could connect with her family heritage…

University of Georgia Foundation Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Gregory Robinson has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Robonison joins an illustrious list of 250 members elected in 2025, including renowned figures like CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper, actor and humanitarian Danny Glover, filmmaker Ava DuVernay and World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés. A UGA faculty member since 1995, Robinson has conducted…

The Pre-Professional Advising Office (PPAO) is looking for a student with experience or a strong interest in social media, communications, marketing, and outreach. The intern will work with the PPAO Coordinator to create engaging content, including reels, advertisements, videos, and surveys, aimed at pre-health and pre-law students. Additional responsibilities include continuing the Pre-Professional Playbook podcast, adding to the LinkedIn…

May 2025 If you are interested in growing a professional network while you're still a student, consider connecting with one of these humanities grads. The University of Georgia Mentor Program pairs current students with over 5,000 professional mentors.  I am highlighting three mentors below who are currently accepting mentees. To get paired up, create a student account here. COMPARATIVE LITERATURE Amanda Diaz | BA in Comparative Literature…

The University of Georgia officially launched its chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) on April 28, with 12 Franklin College faculty among the 31 founding members. The chapter will celebrate innovation and the societal impact of academic inventions at UGA.  Since its founding, NAI has promoted innovation and the societal impact of academic inventions by recognizing and empowering U.S. patent holders, supporting education and…

David Shaffer, Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus in theDepartment of Psychology, has made an indelible mark through his passion for teaching, innovative research, and generous philanthropy. In an April 15, 2025 interview with Rich Slatcher, Gail M. Williamson Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Shaffer shared insights into his journey in psychology, cherished memories from UGA, and the motivations behind his…