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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

Internship and Career Coordinator Drop-in Hours Schedule for Spring 2026

I will host drop-in hours during Spring 2026 every Thursday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Park Hall 214. No appointment necessary--just pop in to discuss your job search, application materials, and everything else career-related.

Drop-in hours start on Thursday, January 22nd.

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Charting a path to greater support through relationship science

Justin Lavner studies how evidence-based interventions can strengthen families and couples and improve everyday well-being. Over the course of his work, Lavner has become a leading voice in relationship science:

“I’ve always been interested in understanding why people are the way they are… Read Article

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Biomedical physiology unpacks the intersections of medicine and humanities – in Cortona

UGA Cortona began in 1970 with a friendship between sculptor and art professor emeritus John D. "Jack" Kehoe, the late founder of the university’s Cortona study abroad program, and the former mayor of Cortona. Today, UGA students study year-round in Athens’ sister city to practice art across… Read Article

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UGA marks seventh consecutive year of R&D growth

The upward trajectory of research and development expenditures at the University of Georgia continues with a record-high figure for FY25. 

The $654 million in related expenditures during fiscal year 2025, representing a 4.1% increase over the previous year, set a new set a research… Read Article

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Walker receives microbiology teaching award

Jennifer Walker received the Margaret Green Microbiology Teaching Award from the Southeastern Branch of the American Society for Microbiology. 

The Margaret Green Microbiology Teaching Award was established in 1986, presented annually to an individual who has rendered outstanding… Read Article