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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…
Mary Frances Early’s Impact on Music Education
June 13, 2019The University of Georgia College of Education is launching a special initiative to name its college for UGA’s first African American graduate, Mary Frances Early. Early’s contributions to music education in the state of Georgia are immeasurable. The campaign was announced at an event on Tuesday, June…
Ronald Pegg: Food Scientist Inspires Students
June 11, 2019Dr. Ronald Pegg is celebrated for his contributions to food science and is also held in high esteem by his students. Dr. Pegg is an instructor for the online Master in Food Technology and his enthusiasm for his subject is catching. In fact, students have voted him Outstanding…
UGA Nutrition Professor Weighs in on Viral Doughnut Tweet
June 6, 2019A viral tweet that compared the sugar intake of a 20oz bottle of soda to eating six doughnuts in one setting has taken Twitter by storm and raised questions about modern sugar consumption. The graphic compared three products to a “comparable” amount of doughnuts in terms of sugar…
UGA Professor Invited to Join State of Hope Advisory Council
June 4, 2019Dr. Kristina Jaskyte Bahr is passionate about social work and helping others. This passion is evident in her personal and academic journey. Dr. Jaskyte Bahr, a professor of the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, began her interest in social work by focusing on the management of nonprofit organizations.
Dr. John Grable on Finances While Abroad
May 30, 2019Dr. John Grable , an online M.S. in Financial Planning professor, was recently featured as an expert for the finance-based app, WalletHub, concerning spending wisely while traveling internationally and using a credit cards. This advice will come in handy for any study abroad trips, family vacations, or solo travelling…