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Student Spotlight: Vicki Hale
July 18, 2019Our next guest-blogger is College of Education graduate, Vicki Hale, who recently completed her online graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Read about her ambitions and recent fellowship to teach in India. Hello, my name is Vicki Hale and…
Elizabeth Andress Honored at ESP Conference
July 16, 2019Several faculty and staff from the department of foods and nutrition have been recognized by Epsilon Sigma Phi, the largest organization of Extension professionals. One such faculty member is an online professor, Elizabeth Andress. Dr. Andress, professor and Extension specialist and Walter B. Hill Distinguished…
Student Spotlight: Tiffany Smith
July 10, 2019Tiffany Smith is a University of Georgia alumni from the College of Education and is a current online student pursuing her Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia. Her passion and drive for teaching makes her the perfect guest writer to tell us how her traditional and online education at UGA…
Student Spotlight: Cassie Alexander
July 9, 2019The UGA Online Learning office has been interviewing and featuring current students and alumni as an ongoing series of Student Spotlights. The subject of this interview is Cassie Alexander, an online student currently pursuing her Master of Science from the College of Pharmacy’s Biomedical Regulatory Sciences program.
UGA Online named Best Online Education in Georgia
July 3, 2019Every year, Best Colleges releases a ranking of the best colleges in certain academic or institutional levels. UGA is currently ranked as the best online college in Georgia in 2019 and a top public research university offering online graduate degrees, two undergraduate degree programs, and an…
Ansley Booker: 40 Under 40 Class of 2019
July 2, 2019UGA has recently announced their 40 Under 40 Class of 2019. The honorees are young alumni who are leaders in their chosen fields and professions and uphold the excellence in leadership and education they gained from the University. One such honoree is Ansley Booker (MS ‘13).
UGA Announces Mentor Program
June 26, 2019On June 11th, 2019 UGA announced the launch of a comprehensive mentor network, the UGA Mentor Program. The initiative will be open to alumni and current faculty and staff. Those interested in participating can register at mentor.uga.edu. The site will open up to student sign-ups beginning in August.
Tom Holland: Building a Pathway to Nonprofit Success
June 26, 2019UGA has an enviable history in higher education and creating programs of study that benefit all fields and passions. This is true of the Nonprofit Management and Leadership online certificate program and upcoming online Master of Social Work program as well. Today, the institute administers the master’s degree, seminars…
Student Spotlight: Haley Faulkner, GCD
June 24, 2019Online Learning interviewed UGA alumna and current online student, Haley Faulkner, on her Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia and her experience with learning online. She explains her passion for educating those with literacy and learning disabilities.
NPML Graduate Puts Her Best Foot Forward
June 13, 2019Some graduate students, after completing their master’s program, find employment near home. Others decide to pursue a doctorate. Emily May chose a slightly different path. Soon after graduating from the Nonprofit Management and Leadership program, she packed up her belongings, sold everything and moved to Jinja, Uganda to join…