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Q&A with Mark Stiles, entrepreneur and 2018 graduate of the Online BBA program
March 2, 2018Mark Stiles is a long-time entrepreneur and former U.S. Marine whose most recent business endeavor involves warehouse development. Mark has also summited Mt. Kilimanjaro and run ultramarathons on multiple continents. Oh, and he earned his BBA while doing all of the above. Read on to find out why Mark decided the Georgia BBA program was right for him and how it meshed with his on-the-go lifestyle.
IPPE “30 Under 30” Industry Leader Molly Parker
February 27, 2018Molly Parker, DVM was recently honored as a young industry leader by the International Production & Processing Expo’s (IPPE) “30 Under 30” program. As Director of Food Safety & Animal Care for Butterball, she manages all live aspects of organic turkey production while managing, updating, and implementing all company-wide…
UGA offers online certificate program in nonprofit management
February 22, 2018Nonprofit professionals and volunteers yearning to create a bigger impact can now earn the online Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership through the University of Georgia’s Institute for Nonprofit Organizations and Office of Online Learning. The self-paced program prepares students to support and influence the direction of organizations…
Resume Tips and Tricks: Guide to Crafting Create Resumes
February 20, 2018Resumes. While it can be daunting to attempt to fit all of your achievements quickly onto one page, it is an important first impression to a potential employer. This is a document that should be personally tailored to highlight your education, experiences, and skills. When creating your resume, it is…
A Passion for Special Education Drives Mom of Four To Earn Her BSED Online
February 15, 2018Going back to complete her education degree was always on the back of Marlene Kapish’s mind, but becoming a mother of 3 and running a household always seemed to take precedence. However, she never gave up on her dream of becoming a teacher. When Kapish decided to resume…
Determined to Open New Doors, Ashley Robertson Decided an Online Degree was for Her
February 5, 2018In 2016, Ashley Robertson decided that no longer would she miss out on career opportunities just because she had not completed a bachelor’s degree. She was going to do the hard work to make sure the doors she wanted to walk through remained open. Ashley decided to return to school…
How to Effectively Network With Peers and Industry Leaders as an Online Student
February 1, 2018There are many important advantages that attending classes online has over traditional college, especially for working adults with busy schedules. But if you’re worried about a lack of networking and cultivating relationships, think again. Today’s networking is far from exclusively in-person. Meaningful connections and job opportunities often come from…
Healthy Chickens for a Healthy Economy: Maximizing bird health to improve the poultry industry
January 30, 2018In Georgia, poultry farming isn’t just an industry.
How to Be Successful in an Online Program—Advice from Online Students & Alumni
January 23, 2018Have you been considering an online degree but not sure it’s the right move for you? You’re not alone. There are many UGA Online students and alumni who overcame their hesitations so they could achieve more for themselves, for their families and for their communities by earning their degree online…
How To Better Connect with Faculty & Staff as an Online Student
January 18, 2018One of the top hesitations for students considering an online program is the fear that they won’t have the opportunity to to connect with professors when they have questions or to obtain lasting connections for the future. Fortunately, this fear is far from reality. In reality, professors and staff at…