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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.

“When I came to school, my goal was to be a clinician, but getting involved in research has opened my eyes to how exciting it can be,” said Vivian Austin, an undergraduate majoring in psychology.

Austin was presenting her poster on Thursday at the 47th Psi Chi Convention for the… Read Article

Artemis II returns to Earth late tomorrow afternoon, April 10, with Franklin–connected innovation on board. Jeff Pilgrim (B.S., chemistry, ’95), a University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences alumnus, designed a laser spectroscopy instrument that monitors cabin air aboard the… Read Article

This story is part of Franklin’s celebration of its Class of 2026 graduates at the University of Georgia.

For Gavin Wright (AB ’26, English), undergraduate research grew naturally out of a passion first sparked in high school: a love of reading, writing, and thinking deeply about… Read Article

How often does someone become aware of their heartbeat? Maybe they feel it thumping in their chest during a run or listen to it stutter during a scary movie. For Dr. Alejandro “Alex” de Feria Alsina (BS Biology '10), listening to heartbeats is the cornerstone of his profession.

De Feria… Read Article

In 2024, UGA Associate Professor Nadja Zeltner received a grant to advance research in human cell generation, including adrenal gland organoids used to study disease.

Adrenal gland organoids are tiny, lab-grown versions of your body’s stress response control center—adrenal glands release… Read Article