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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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Noted and Quoted, January 2016

The New Year is off to a great start with opinion by and reporting on the expertise of Franklin College faculty members and alumni. A sample:

The Paris climate agreement. Marshall Shepherd, director of UGA’s atmospheric sciences program, and a regular contributor to Forbes.com, reflects “… Read Article

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Georgia Debate Union at U.S. Naval Academy

The Navy tournament marks another successful showing for the Georgia Debate Union.  Remaining tournaments on the schedule include contests at Indiana University, the University of Texas-Austin, Emory University, Boston College, and the National Debate Tournament.  

Our thanks… Read Article

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2016 MLK, Jr., Freedom Breakfast

Earlier today, the UGA community gathered for the 13th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Breakfast in the Grand Hall of the tate Student Center. Sponsored by UGA, the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and the Clarke County School District, the MLK Freedom Breakfast commemorates the… Read Article

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Advisor's past makes her a 'people person'

My aunt was trying to teach me the ABCs, and I didn’t understand why I had to learn them.  It was very hard.”

During Lou’s first few years in New York, a lot changed for her, including her name. It wasn’t always Kathy.

In elementary school, her Chinese name was Bet Tuey Lee… Read Article

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Ballroom Magic 2016

The 25th anniversary of this year's program means a lot to both current and former dancers with the UGA Ballroom Performance Group. This year's showcase will feature returning alumni and the performance of some of the group's most famous pieces.

A great way to welcome alums back to… Read Article

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