At this year’s UGA Presidential Honors Week Luncheon, 14 graduating seniors from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences were recognized with the Presidential Award of Excellence, a distinction reserved for students whose academic achievement, leadership, and service reflect the very best of the university.  Eight of the honorees pursued double or triple majors across a wide range of disciplines -from psychology and ocean science to…

Swetha Pendela's four years exploring just about every corner of the University of Georgia has included different clubs, majors, and international trips, but these unexpected turns have helped her find her direction. Now, as the double major in biochemistry & molecular biology and international affairs finishes her applications to medical school, her journey appears inspiringly path-dependent: “I didn’t come into college knowing exactly what…