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UGA MFA Alumni Bring Short Film to Austin Film Festival
October 21, 2025When Tricia Horvath’s short film premieres at the prestigious Austin Film Festival this fall, it won’t just mark her directorial debut: it will also shine a light on the growing strength of the University of Georgia’s MFA programs in Screenwriting and Film. Four UGA-connected films are screening at Austin this year, including Stripper Moms, created by Horvath, a recent graduate of the Low-Residency MFA in Screenwriting, with cinematographer Elias (Eli) Saliba, a 2022 graduate of UGA’s MFA in Film, and produced by Taylor Potter (MFA Screenwriting 2023). For a relatively new set of programs, having multiple alumni in such a reputable festival is a marked achievement. “When you’re looking at this program as being only 10 years old,” Horvath said, “I feel like it’s pretty remarkable that it’s standing strong and holding its own against others that are considered the top-tier MFAs for screenwriting.”
Jenay Beer named inaugural Faculty Innovation Fellow
October 20, 2025A key element of innovation is collaboration, a task Jenay Beer, Associate Professor in the online Graduate Certificate in Gerontology program, is ready to foster. As an inaugural Faculty Innovation Fellow, Beer will serve as a bridge between her colleagues at the College of Public Health and the University of Georgia’s Innovation District, helping translate big ideas into sustainable, impactful realities.
Nick Chiles co-authors “The Black Family Who Built America”
October 16, 2025Nick Chiles (Low-Residency MFA in Narrative Nonfiction, '22) practices what he teaches. The clinical assistant professor not only teaches feature writing at Grady College but he writes books —23 of them to date—during the summer and winter breaks when he is not teaching.
Adam Milewski named inaugural Faculty Innovation Fellow
October 14, 2025For Adam Milewski, Professor & Department Head for the online Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Geology program, innovation started with a passion for water. That passion evolved into satellite-based technology, a patented tool for groundwater research, and today, a leadership role at the University of Georgia, shaping a culture of discovery.
Fall is in the Air—And So Is the Spirit of (Pumpkin) Competition
October 10, 2025This October, UGA Online is hosting a Pumpkin Challenge for all our online students, alumni, and Bulldogs-to-be. Whether you’re a master carver, painting pro, or just here for the fall vibes, now’s your chance to show off your skills, rep the red and black, and maybe earn a little bragging rights.
MFA alumnus shares Pulitzer Prize finalist story with Sunday Long Read Podcast
October 7, 2025The intersection between investigative reporting and narrative writing almost always delivers powerhouse journalism. And that’s what alumnus Max Blau (MFA ’18) discussed with Jacob Feldman, host and co-founder of The Sunday Long Read Podcast.The national podcast episode is set to air Sept. 26, 2025.
UGA Online Expands to Support Enrollment Growth
October 1, 2025UGA Online Learning, the University of Georgia’s online program and course development and marketing unit, has grown significantly to better support of UGA’s 4-year Strategic Enrollment Management Plan. The office has expanded to better support growth in online graduate programs, strengthen summer undergraduate courses, and establish a new Quality and Analytics sub-unit.
Fanbin Kong expands global research connections through AgINSPIRE
September 30, 2025For faculty like Fanbin Kong, professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology's online Master of Food Technology program, and Gaelen Burke, professor in the Department of Entomology, AgINSPIRE opened the door to new collaborations, research directions and student opportunities.
2025 Georgia Bulldogs Football Schedule: Dates, Times, and Locations
September 9, 2025The Georgia Bulldogs 2025 football schedule is packed with rivalry games, SEC showdowns, and a few high-profile non-conference matchups. Whether you’re making the trip to Athens, traveling for an away game, or following along from home, here’s everything you need to know about the Dawgs this season.
Dr. Milewski named as UGA Faculty Innovation Fellows
August 29, 2025The University of Georgia Innovation Fellows Program, a university-wide initiative to provide the UGA community with improved, peer-delivered access to information, training, and assistance related to innovation and entrepreneurship, announced its first cohort of Faculty Innovation Fellows.