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UGA Offers the First Fully Online Master of Social Work in Georgia
September 30, 2019The University of Georgia School of Social Work now offers the first fully online Master of Social Work degree in Georgia. All coursework, with the exception of a required field internship, can be taken online. Applications are being accepted for the inaugural cohort, scheduled to begin Fall 2020.
Celebrating National Coffee Day with Coffee Insights from Professor, Ron Pegg
September 25, 2019As National Coffee Day approaches on September 29, coffee lovers across the country are celebrating. According to a study commissioned by the National Coffee Association, 64% of Americans drink a cup of coffee every day. With over half of Americans saying yes to coffee each day, how much do…
Chief Financial Mom Empowers and Educates Moms about Family Finances
September 23, 2019Mary Carlson, Ph.D., is no stranger to financial planning. She currently serves as a professor in UGA’s online Master of Financial Planning program and runs her own blog focused on the topic. Carlson is a valuable resource to her students and to the thousands of followers of…
UGA Social Work Professor Takes on New Role
September 18, 2019Michael Robinson, an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work, is also taking on the role of Admissions Coordinator for the new Master of Social Work (MSW) Online program. In 2015, Robinson joined the University of Georgia staff and calls his position at UGA his “dream job.” One…
Children Who Participate in Music Lessons Are Better Able to Problem Solve and Manage Their Time
September 16, 2019For children, studying and playing music includes benefits far beyond the mere learning of playing a musical instrument, and its ripple effects result in happier, healthier, more balanced children. A July 2019 online study commissioned by the Guitar Center has found that music lessons benefit children by improving time…
Uncovering Inconsistency in Financial Risk Assessment
September 11, 2019Our economy is ever-changing, and you never know what your financial future may hold. When it comes to risk tolerance and profiling, consistency is key. Dr. John Grable, an online M.S. in Financial Planning professor, has found through his research that when it comes to assessing financial…
UGA Researchers Discover a Way to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies
September 9, 2019As a parent, it can be challenging getting your child(ren) to eat their vegetables and even more of a challenge getting them to actually enjoy them. Not eating fruits and vegetables can have health consequences ranging from obesity to macular degeneration, and it can lead to serious nutrient deficiencies. …
5 Dangers of Following Fad Diets
September 2, 2019With so much information readily available and new fad diets popping up what seems like every other week, it is hard to know what to believe. New fad diets endorsed by celebrities and filling your social media feeds makes them hard to ignore. However, many of these diets are…
Professor Spotlight: Katy O’Brien
August 28, 2019Katy O’Brien, an assistant professor in the College of Education, teaches classes in the communication sciences and disorders program, which primarily serves students training to become speech-language pathologists. She also teaches online classes for the Graduate Certificate in Pre-Professional Speech Language Pathology, a graduate certificate available…
UGA ranked No. 14 Public University in the U.S.
August 26, 2019The University of Georgia was recently named the No. 14 public university in the U.S. by Niche. Niche creates its rankings based on a complete analysis of academics, diversity, admissions, professors, and student life, as well as other factors. Millions of reviews from…