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Registering for Online Courses with Ease

July 31, 2018

Fall is quickly approaching which means classes are about to start. When the first week of classes start, it’s also drop/add week. This means you can drop and add classes without any consequences of withdrawing. Drop/add is the perfect time to pursue the flawless schedule of classes that works…

3 Ways to Break Into the Atlanta Film Scene

July 26, 2018

Georgia is quickly growing in the film industry and now is the fourth largest filming location in all of North America. Atlanta is No. 1 in the world for taping international films. The University of Georgia offers a low-residency MFA in Narrative Media Writing designed to equip writers for long…

Ruth Harman Granted 2018 Engaged Scholar Award

July 19, 2018

Ruth Harman, an associate professor in the College of Education, is the 2018 recipient of the Engaged Scholar Award. Harman teaches Endorsement in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and the graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) online as…

Top 3 Resources for UGA Online Faculty

June 27, 2018

There are many concepts to consider when developing an effective online course or program and the Office of Online Learning is here to help you. We’ve created an online learning faculty teaching portal full of resources that will help plan, promote, develop, teach and assess online courses. The portal…

Top 3 Reasons to Pursue A Nonprofit Management and Leadership Career

June 15, 2018

Pursuing a career in nonprofit can have its adversities and obstacles, but it can also have unmeasurable rewards. Making an actual difference and change in the world is not only fulfilling in a career, but also self-gratifying in life.  Salary Benefits  One main reason people believe they can’t…

The University of Georgia is #1 in Commitment to Student Veterans

June 14, 2018

The University of Georgia has once again been rated #1 for its service to student veterans among tier-one research universities in Victory Media’s Military Friendly Schools 2018-19 rankings. The rankings were established by variables such as retention, graduation and job placement rates. Georgia’s dogged commitment to those who…

Connecting to Your Alma Mater

June 7, 2018

Congratulations, you’ve graduated! Now how do you stay connected to your alma mater that has shaped you? What are the ways to stay in the bulldog nation as an online student? We have several resources to always keep in contact with the University of Georgia as an alumna.  Find a…

Keeping the Kids Busy So You Can Study

May 31, 2018

As a parent, the thought of having children home while you’re in school is daunting. The idea can be even more unnerving as a parent and student. Worrying about how to entertain kids, balance school and work is a huge undertaking. Here are some activities for kids to do that are enjoyable and…

Balancing A Hectic Summer Schedule

May 23, 2018

Summer can be an extremely busy time filled with work, school, vacations and kids out of school. It’s challenging juggling it all without being exhausted. As an online student, it can be even harder blocking off time for school without having a classroom to go to. Here are some…

77th Annual Peabody Awards

May 17, 2018

The 77th annual Peabody Awards Ceremony is taking place Saturday, May 19 at 5 p.m. in Cipriani Wall Street, New York City. This annual red-carpet celebration honors the best storytelling in television, radio/podcast and digital media. The Peabody Awards is housed in the Grady College of Journalism…