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A successor to our print magazine, The Franklin Chronicles, this blog allows us to continue to communicate the importance of the arts and sciences to an expanded audience through a variety of means – articles and announcements, video, news and opinion – to pick up the conversation of why the arts, humanities and sciences matter so much at this juncture in the history of our university, our nation and the world. Read more
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MFA Film program announces Distinguished Industry Mentor initiative; applications open until Dec. 1

As the application timeline opens for its second year, the University of Georgia’s Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media announces a new addition: the start of the Distinguished Industry Mentor program:

The Distinguished Industry Mentors initiative will draw… Read Article

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Spotlight on the Arts 2020

The University of Georgia's Spotlight on the Arts festival returns for its ninth year with dozens of virtual events and exhibitions in the visual, literary, and performing arts through Nov. 20.

Highlights of this year's 17-day festival include performances from Grammy-winning singer… Read Article

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Graduate students adapt to new lab protocols

With new protocols in place to safeguard against COVID-19, most University of Georgia graduate students have safely returned to their work in labs and field settings. Continuing their important research has been a positive development, but the changes have required adjustments. Those… Read Article

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Cognitive disorders linked to severe COVID-19 risk

Dementia and other cognitive disorders now appear to be risk factorsfor developing severe COVID-19, according to research from the University of Georgia. The findings highlight the need for special care for populations with these preexisting conditions during the pandemic.

In a blind… Read Article

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Happy Days

UGA Theatre presents Happy Days, by directed by George Contini, streaming Oct. 29-30 at 8 p.m.

MFA Graduate Student Robyn Accetta plays Winnie in Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days. Buried to the waist with the earth threatening to swallow her whole, Winnie’s persistent optimism seemingly guards… Read Article

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