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A bald man with glasses, a mustache, and goatee stands outside near a brick wall and glass doors, wearing a black shirt and a shoulder bag—he could be Ed Pavlić, pausing between chapters of his story.

 Humanities & Arts February 24, 2026

It takes a poet: Ed Pavlić reframes James Baldwin’s iconic life

A group of about 40 people pose together outdoors in front of trees and greenery, many smiling and casually dressed, celebrating a partnership between the Willson Center and Penn Center.

 Humanities & Arts January 22, 2026

Willson Center announces second phase of Penn Center partnership

The UGA Poetry Festival's opening keynote event on Nov. 4 will feature Edward Hirsch and Robin Coste Lewis at the UGA Chapel. The event is part of the university's Fall 2025 Signature Lecture Series.

 Humanities & Arts October 27, 2025

Spotlight on the Arts to kick off with UGA Poetry Festival

Students compete at humanities trivia in the Ciné Lab during the second UGA Humanities Festival on March 18, 2024.

 Humanities & Arts February 28, 2025

UGA Humanities Festival returns for its third year

Image of Robert Spano

 Humanities & Arts February 07, 2025

Longtime ASO music director to visit UGA as Delta Chair

A group of people wearing gloves are gathered around a table, dyeing fabric and working together on an art project indoors.

 Humanities & Arts February 07, 2023

Willson Center partnership helps forge community on the coast

Malinda Lowery.

 Humanities & Arts January 19, 2023

UGA will hold its first Humanities Festival in March 2023

Culture & Community at Penn Center programs continue with student research residencies

 Humanities & Arts May 26, 2022

Culture & Community at Penn Center programs continue with student research residencies

Celebrated author Trethewey to visit UGA as Delta Chair

 Humanities & Arts March 24, 2022

Celebrated author Trethewey to visit UGA as Delta Chair

photo of Barbara McCaskill and Nicholas Allen

 Humanities & Arts January 13, 2021

Willson Center receives $1M Mellon Foundation grant