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Franklin College is a hub for research, scholarly achievement and global reach in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Its nationally known faculty are frequently recognized for their research impact, while fostering entrepreneurial thinking among their students that helps shape each student’s educational journey. Our students are known for their innovative and creative ambitions and pursue them to their fullest extent here at the College. Upon graduation, they join the Franklin network of more than 100,000 worldwide, who lead in their respective fields and frequently share their experiences and knowledge in the UGA classroom. Read more about our faculty, students, alumni, and initiatives in the College below.

Scientists have known that African trypanosomes cause sleeping sickness for years, but new research from UGA researchers now shows just how these single-celled organisms communicate. The research may one day impact treatment for African sleeping sickness. Stephen Hajduk, a professor of… Read Article

If you've ever been to an event with a bounce house such as a birthday party or a carnival, you know just how much children enjoy them. But are they safe? Researchers from the UGA department of geography have been trying to find answers to this question. Last summer, we wrote about geography… Read Article

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences history professor Susan Mattern is featured on the UGA homepage this week. Highlighting her background, research interests and teaching beliefs, the Q&A sheds light on yet another talented Franklin faculty member and is worth a read.  Mattern's… Read Article

The American Chemical Society, in its Select Virtual Issue, featured the research of 17 emerging investigators in the field of bioinorganic chemistry, including UGA associate professor of chemistry Todd Harrop. The feature highlighted the group of early career researchers who have received their… Read Article

The Baldwin Hall expansion construction site has garnered new attention over the last few months. The department of anthopology faculty and students will now curate and study the remains that have been recovered:

Work to locate and exhume remains from gravesites at the site has been… Read Article