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What Classics Professors Can Teach the Rest of Us
August 25, 2016UGA offers one online post-baccalaureate program, but its educational impact is immense. Five faculty members — Charles Platter, Damaris Corrigan, Naomi Norman, Andy Paczkowski and Richard LaFleur — devote their time to the Classical Languages certificate program that is designed to help students reach and exceed advanced levels in Greek and Latin in order to prepare them for graduate study in the various fields of classics.
Introducing New Mentors to the MFA Program
August 23, 2016UGA Online is excited to welcome four new mentors to the MFA Low Residency program! The program trains writers who will be published and produced in narrative journalism or screenwriting.
Alumna Profile: Bethany Marcinik Pursued Her Passion for Food to an Online MFT Degree
August 18, 2016After nine years in the restaurant industry, Bethany Marcinik found herself in a dead-end job. She knew she wanted to go back to school. Food was her passion, and the technology involved in food production was intriguing. A Master in Food Technology seemed to be the next step. After some research, all signs pointed to taking online classes at UGA.
UGA and The Olympic Games: Past and Present
August 16, 2016The 2016 Summer Olympics are finally upon us and have already brought much excitement to the university and to the world! The U.S. leads in the medal count so far, and we’re proud to share that University of Georgia athletes have won a good portion of those awards! In…
UGA Traditions and Campus Customs
August 11, 2016Whether you live on campus or not, it’s important to know the traditions your school embraces! UGA has many traditions, but here are just a few so you can get to know the customs and personality of the university: Ringing the Chapel Bell A bell tower originally crowned the roof of…
UGA Online BBA Student Nyaboke Machini Loves the Flexibility of Getting Her Degree Online
August 9, 2016Nyaboke Machini's first bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia led her to a job at a nonprofit startup. In this lean environment, where everyone wore many hats, she developed an interest in becoming a project manager and consultant. Nyaboke wanted to sharpen her business acumen in order to successfully navigate her way into this new field, so she returned to UGA to enroll in the online Bachelor of Business Administration degree completion program offered by the Terry College of Business.
Book Bargains: Tips for Saving Money on Textbooks
August 4, 2016Here are some tips to keep in mind when buying books for school this year and ways that UGA is trying to help reduce your textbook costs: Check out books from the UGA Library Be sure to check the UGA Library as they may have the book you may need! “Sometimes…
Committed to “The Georgia Way”: UGA Online Graduates Excel as Alumni Leaders
August 2, 2016As a veteran, former alumni chapter president and lifelong Georgia Bulldog fan, Adrian Bailey encompasses many of UGA’s values. He’s also an incredible advocate for UGA online classes, having led UGA’s alumni chapter in Richmond and encouraged the Executive Director of UGA Alumni Relations to get an online degree as…
Anne Hurne to Take Over as Program Coordinator for MFA Program
July 28, 2016The UGA Office of Online Learning and Grady College of Mass Communication and Journalism is happy to announce that Anne Hurne is Grady’s new Graduate Coordinator Assistant! In addition, Hurne will be taking over Kelly Meyer’s position as Program Coordinator of the Master of Fine Arts degree program.
UGA Performing Arts Center Announces Roster of Artists for 2016-2017 Season
July 26, 2016If you’re an online student who doesn’t live in Athens, making a visit to UGA’s incredible campus is always a good idea! When in the Classic City, be sure to check out the multitude of talent on display at the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center, as it recently announced…