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Ph.D. candidate Emily Bremers pairs global health research with education

Emily Bremers grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, in a household where education shaped daily life. Both of her parents worked full time and also taught courses at a local community college. Their example set expectations early. “Education mattered, and it carried real weight,” Bremers says. When she considered graduate school, her mother reminded her she was fortunate to be paid to keep learning. That idea stayed with her and shaped her approach to her…
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The Franklin Spark shines in 15 Presidential Award of Excellence senior student recipients

At this year’s UGA Presidential Honors Week Luncheon, 15 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…
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Franklin “Spark Hub” looks to expand into a new generation of chip-based biotechnical platforms

Led by physics professor Yiping Zhao, the Smart Biochips and Sensing Systems research “Spark Hub” at the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of Research is building on UGA’s internationally recognized strengths in chemical and biological sensing. Researchers are developing precision sensor-based tools that rapidly detect disease, monitor health, and track environmental conditions. The Smart Biochips and Sensing…
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Celebrating the Franklin Spark: Honors Week celebrates top Franklin faculty

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences faculty and students are receiving top UGA awards during Honors Week. Since the 1930s, UGA has celebrated the accomplishments of its students and faculty with a dedicated week each spring semester. This year’s honorees exemplify the Franklin Spark, the characteristics that define faculty, students, and alumni at the intersection of the arts and sciences: ambitious, curious, creative, innovative, and tomorrow…
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Unlocking cellular secrets: Franklin researchers named AAAS fellows

Two faculty members from UGA’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences are among the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2025 Fellows, retired biochemistry and molecular biology professor Gerald Hart and cellular biology professor Karl Lechtreck. Election to AAAS is one of the nation’s most prestigious scientific honors.  Hart’s work has revealed how complex sugar modifications regulate cellular…
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Franklin College awards seed grants to stimulate multidisciplinary research and teaching

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences has awarded eight seed grants to support multidisciplinary research and teaching projects through its Rapid Interdisciplinary Proposal (RIP) and Innovation in Interdisciplinary Instruction (I-Cubed) programs and seven seed grants through its Research-Intensification System (RIS) program. RIP supports early-stage research through rapid idea generation, data collection, and team building. The I-Cubed…
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UGA biochemist Lance Wells named prestigious 2026 ASBMB fellow

Franklin College biochemistry and molecular biology professor Lance Wells was appointed  a 2026 Fellow of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). In addition to his teaching, Wells serves as associate director of the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (CCRC), one of the few research centers worldwide dedicated to the study of complex carbohydrates. A graduate of Georgia Institute of…
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Four Franklin faculty members named 2026 Advanced Leader Fellows

The University of Georgia has selected 10 faculty - four from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences – to join the 2026 class of its Advanced Leader Program, an initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of higher education leaders. The program provides a select group of faculty and administrators an opportunity to build upon their existing strengths as they learn from senior administrators, experts in leadership development and…
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From stethoscope to microphone, Caleb Camesi brings the Bulldog spirit

During the week, he’s diving deep into biochemistry and molecular biology as a fourth-year student in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. By Saturday, he’s electrifying Sanford Stadium as the Mic Man — the voice behind the roar, the energy behind the Dawgs. Whether he's rallying the crowd with Hairy Dawg or tackling complex science, Camesi knows college is about more than textbooks and tests. It’s about showing up, taking chances, and…
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Pre-med journey takes student across campus – and to Cortona

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…
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Molecular pathways bring GRA scholar to UGA

Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Molecular Cell Biology Nathan Lewis joined the University of Georgia in fall 2024 with appointments in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Center for Molecular Medicine, the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center. Our colleagues in UGA Research Communications share this Q & A with Lewis, in which he talks about his research into cellular…
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Therapeutics Discovery Area of Emphasis approved for life sciences master’s degree

The UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has developed a new Area of Emphasis in Therapeutics Discovery under the major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (M.S., Non-Thesis) as a paradigm for increased partnerships between the University of Georgia and the biotechnology industry. The new program will launch in fall 2026 and is expected to establish UGA as a leader in preparing students…
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Franklin double major Yeongseo Son named a Knight-Hennessy Scholar

2025 University of Georgia graduate, scientist and storyteller in training Yeongseo Son has been selected for the 2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, a global graduate-level program at Stanford University. Son, a Foundation Fellow and Stamps Scholar who earned bachelor’s degrees in anthropology and biochemistry and molecular biology as well as a certificate in immunology, all from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, attended high school in…
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National Academy of Inventors UGA chapter launch

The University of Georgia officially launched its chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) on April 28, with 12 Franklin College faculty among the 31 founding members. The chapter will celebrate innovation and the societal impact of academic inventions at UGA.  Since its founding, NAI has promoted innovation and the societal impact of academic inventions by recognizing and empowering U.S. patent holders, supporting education and…
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Four Franklin faculty named NAI Senior Members

Leading a record number of inductees for the institution, four Franklin College faculty are among eight University of Georgia researchers selected by the National Academy of Inventors  as 2025 NAI Senior Members, surpassing the record number of five inductees set last year. UGA now has 24 Senior Members overall: NAI Senior Members are distinguished faculty, scientists and administrators who have demonstrated success in patents, licensing…
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Phase 1 of Science Hill renovations

A central artery of campus and home to multiple Franklin College units for decades is in the process of significant renovation – and celebration: The University of Georgia held a dedication ceremony on Oct. 30 to celebrate the completion of the first phase of renovations to modernize research and instruction facilities and infrastructure on UGA’s Science and Ag Hill. This area of campus, located just south of Sanford Stadium, includes buildings…
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NSF CAREER Awards for three Franklin faculty members

Three Franklin College scholars are among five UGA faculty selected to receive 2024 Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) foundation awards from the National Science Foundation for their research and potential as academic role models. Our colleagues in Research Communications share the details: The awardees are assistant professors Melanie Reber (Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Department of Chemistry), Christopher Newton (…
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Honors College recognizes Terns, Yi

The Morehead Honors College recognized three UGA faculty members who have made significant contributions to Honors education. During the annual Honors graduation banquet in April, Michael Terns and Hyangsoon Yi received the Lothar Tresp Outstanding Honors Professor Award, and Erin Towery received the J. Hatten Howard III Teaching Award. Terns is a Regents’ Professor of biochemistry and molecular biology with adjunct appointments in microbiology…
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UGA welcomes Nobel laureate Eric Betzig

2014 Nobel laureate in Chemistry Eric Betzig will visit the University of Georgia on March 25, 2024. Betzig, Professor of Molecular and Cell biology and Eugene D. Commins Presidential Chair in Experimental Physics at the University of California, Berkeley, will give two public presentations hosted by departments in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. Betzig, also a Senior Fellow at the Janelia Research Campus, and an Investigator of the…
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Franklin faculty awarded both 2023-2024 University Professorships

University of Georgia faculty members Keith Langston and Paula Lemons have been named the 2023-2024 University Professors in recognition of their influential vision and leadership. Congratulations to our colleagues on this recognition for their dedicated service to the university: Langston is a professor and head of the department of linguistics and professor of Germanic and Slavic studies in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. Lemons is…
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