Celebrating Our Amazing Alumni – Seven Franklin College of Arts and Sciences 2025 Award Recipients Congratulations to Peggy Galis (AB '68 History) on receiving the Alumni Award in College Service, and to all of our Franklin College Alumni Award Recipients! Read more about Celebrating Our Amazing Alumni – Seven Franklin College of Arts and Sciences 2025 Award Recipients
Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 27, 2025—Dawg Day of Giving! Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 27, 2025—Dawg Day of Giving! Read more about Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 27, 2025—Dawg Day of Giving!
Spotlight on Inclusive Excellence, The Athens Film Project Read more about Spotlight on Inclusive Excellence, The Athens Film Project We are putting the spotlight on Professor Cindy Hahamovitch and a number of graduate students (Bryant Barnes, Cole Wicker, Ariana Persico) in history who have been involved in the Athens Historical Society's Athens Film Project. The four short films bring to life the stories of Athens’ industrial roots, its fight for emancipation, and the early struggles of Indigenous people and Black students in our community.
Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society & History Club: Georgia and the American Revolution 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and our students are marking the occasion! Join members of the History Club to learn more about our commemorations of the American Revolution, and how you can participate. Pizza will be served! Refreshments Read more about Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society & History Club: Georgia and the American Revolution
Steve Soper Receives 2025 Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award Congratulations to Steve Soper, associate professor, recipient of the 2025 Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award. Each year, Franklin College honors a small number of faculty members who have "shown a sustained commitment to high-quality instruction with this award. Read more about Steve Soper Receives 2025 Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award
Phi Alpha Theta Inducts new Members to Honor Society In fall 2024, the History honor society Phi Alpha Theta welcomed ten new members. Our officers put together a full slate of events this semester, including Trivia Night, a lively debate, an induction ceremony with a presentation on Athens history by Dr. Nesbit, and an excursion to see the Winter Wonderlights at the UGA Botanical Gardens. Happy holidays to all, and stay tuned for further History Club and PAT events in spring! Read more about Phi Alpha Theta Inducts new Members to Honor Society
WWII vet went to a Navy recruiting office after the attack on Pearl Harbor Retired Professor Ray Broussard was recently in an article in the Oconee Enterprise. Dr. Broussard taught US History for many years in the History Department at UGA. Read more about WWII vet went to a Navy recruiting office after the attack on Pearl Harbor
Taste of history: UGA Heritage Apple Orchard now bearing fruit UGA Research has a current article on the Heritage Apple Orchard project begun by Stephen Mihm and Josh Fuder. Read more about Taste of history: UGA Heritage Apple Orchard now bearing fruit
Spotlight on Inclusive Excellence: the Dirty History Workshop Read more about Spotlight on Inclusive Excellence: the Dirty History Workshop Our current spotlight highlights the monthly Dirty History Workshop series. Organizers: Brian Drake, Cindy Hahamovitch, Pablo Lapegna, Scott Nelson, Dan Rood, and Timothy Yang, and Terrell Orr (graduate student representative).
