Lay the Foundation. Join the Cornerstone Society. Support the Future.

Becoming a member of the Franklin Cornerstone Society is more than a pledge—it’s joining a family committed to making a real difference at the University of Georgia’s largest college. Here, your contribution extends beyond meeting immediate needs; it fosters the growth of tomorrow’s leaders. When you join the Cornerstone Society, you align yourself with a growing community that’s not just investing in Franklin College’s potential, but actively nurturing future leaders.

Your gift will support the college’s most pressing needs: helping students facing financial hardship, empowering students to study abroad, attracting brilliant PhD candidates, bolstering innovative research, faculty-led projects and beyond. Together, we’ll see the transformative effect of our contributions through the success of our students and faculty, making the college an even better place for future generations.

Membership Criteria

Minimum pledge of $1,500 per year for three consecutive years to the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Excellence Fund.

Pledge Levels

  • Bronze: $1,500 – $4,999
  • Silver: $5,000 – $9,999
  • Gold: $10,000 – $24,999
  • Platinum: $25,000 and above

Membership Benefits

As a member of the Cornerstone Society, you will be:

  • Among the first to be notified of college updates and accomplishments through virtual meeting invitations with Dean Stenport 
  • Invited and recognized at all Franklin College events
  • Recognized in the Cornerstone Society Honor Roll
  • Invited to the annual Donor Celebration and Alumni Awards reception
  • A recipient of a token Cornerstone Society gift
  • Automatically included in UGA’s Presidents Club 

Your Contribution’s Impact

  • Provides resources to accommodate the greatest needs of our student body – Franklin serves nearly 100% of all undergraduate students across UGA’s campus
  • Supports our undergraduate students through experiential learning, internships and scholarships – creating an invaluable education that will shape their future
  • Enhances ability to recruit and support graduate students
  • Transforms research ideas into impactful solutions
  • Creates a strong community with other donors, alumni, faculty and staff
  • Recognizes and supports our world-class faculty in the classroom

JOIN US

Be part of a community that cares deeply about the future of Franklin College and the impact we can have together. It’s not just about giving; it’s about belonging to a group that’s creating a sustainable impact.

Thank You to Our Cornerstone Donors

Anne Albright and Dan Earman

Michael F. Angel

Josh and Suzanda Arcila

Mr. Bryan and Ms. Holly Baer

Wil and Maura Bosbyshell

Dr. Alan Dorsey and Mrs. Jackie Dorsey

Mr. Jef Flournoy and Dr. Megan Flournoy

James Forbes and Kathleen Forbes

Rita and Jim Fordham

Allison and Joel Gerber

Mrs. Mary Laraine Young Hines

Arthur Johnson & T’Leatha Suitt-Johnson

Dr. Catherine Jones and Dr. Richard Neupert

Robert and Susan Maier

Nancy McCurley

Ed and Pam Michna

Dr. Aaron Mitchell and Mrs. Barbara Mitchell

Patricia and Doyle Mote

Dr. Diana L. Ranson and Dr. R. Baxter Miller

Mr. Terrence Tumpey and Mrs. Abbigail Tumpey

Charlene Wages

Charles and Jeri Whitworth

Dr. George Armstrong Jr.

Charles and Kay Brown

James E. Dunn

Mark Hessenthaler, MD and Djabriz Hessenthaler

Leverett and Meredith Lunceford

Marilyn McMullan

Greg Tanner

Dr. Bi-Cheng Wang and Mrs. Johnna E. Wang

Tommy C. Altman

Kim and Tim Houlne

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