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Franklin College offers three new online Master’s degrees in Applied Data Science, Environmental Geology, and Art Education  

Extending the reach of its talented faculty and curriculum, Franklin College is introducing three new online master's programs: Applied Data Science, Environmental Geology, and Art Education. Programs start August 2025 and will provide career advancement opportunities for busy, working individuals…
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Balancing code and computations: student’s trifecta journey in computer science, finance, and mathematics

Turner Clay Thompson is not your average college student. A fourth-year at the University of Georgia, Thompson is pursuing an ambitious academic trifecta: a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. in Mathematics with an emphasis in financial mathematics from Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and…
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New minor in Bioethics

In an advanced, new linkage between the arts and sciences, the UGA department of philosophy is now offering a minor in Bioethics to enhance students’ ability to think and argue in a manner that will benefit them in a variety of careers and areas of post-graduate study.  Bioethics is the…
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A celebration of dedication: 2025 Franklin College Staff Awards

The University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences celebrated its dedicated staff members during the 2025 Staff Appreciation Awards and Reception, held on May 21. This annual event honored staff for their outstanding contributions, commitment, passion and service to the college,…
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Riden Family steps up for UGA Dance

After returning to the U.S. following World War II, Victor Riden Jr. graduated from the UGA while his wife Annette worked as a secretary for the university. The Riden family's deep connections to UGA, both historically and in the future have taken form in generous support for the UGA department of…