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Alumni emphasize flourishing theatre program

Five accomplished alumni from the University of Georgia’s Department of Theatre and Film returned to campus this fall to share insights from careers spanning film, television, arts administration, production technology, and fundraising. 

Moderated by theatre major Abby McWethy (BA, ‘… Read Article

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Yash Mahadkar finds harmony in leadership and education

Yash Mahadkar, a second-year music education major at the UGA Hugh Hodgson School of Music, keeps the heart of the Bulldog spirit – the Redcoat Marching Band – beating on through his dedication and leadership. Mahadkar grew up surrounded by music, rooted in the Indian classical music that his… Read Article

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The collaborative power of poetry and photography in Andrew Zawacki’s Endscape

UGA professor explores a distressed landscape in new interdisciplinary collection

This November Andrew Zawacki, Distinguished Research Professor in the department of English, published Endscape, a collection of his poetry and photography. The work appears in the inaugural edition of the… Read Article

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The Advice with Alumni - Franklin Edition provides speed mentoring at its best

The most recent Advice with Alumni (AwA) – Franklin Edition provided students with more than just a chance to network. It created a space where meaningful conversations and shared experiences sparked confidence and motivation for life post-graduation. 

Held during… Read Article

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English and German double major explores summer in Berlin

For one UGA Franklin student, the summer of 2025 was more than an experiential learning opportunity – it was an awakening of perspective, creativity, and cultural understanding. As a double major in German and English, Cooper Sunderland spent a six-week study abroad immersed in Berlin,… Read Article

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