News Articles
News Articles
Five Reasons to Choose Online Graduate Learning in 2025
January 8, 2025A graduate degree is more than just a credential; it’s a way to take control of your career and personal growth. The biggest challenge for many isn’t deciding to pursue advanced education—it’s figuring out how to make it work with everything else in your life. That’s where UGA's online graduate programs stand out, offering flexibility without sacrificing quality. If this year feels like the right time to invest in yourself, here are five reasons an online degree might be the perfect fit for your New Year's resolution:
John Grable Explores the Dynamics of Couples’ Finances in New Study
January 6, 2025A recent article in the Albany Herald highlights new research from the University of Georgia that explores how couples manage their finances. The study, which surveyed over 600 married or cohabiting individuals, examines demographic and personal factors that influence whether couples choose to pool their finances or keep them separate.
Instructional designer innovates courses through technology
January 3, 2025Amy Ragland likes to look at education differently. As an instructional designer for the Office of Online Learning, Ragland helps faculty across the University of Georgia deliver courses to students through digital means.
Student Spotlight: Brionna Johnson, Online M.Ed. in Higher Education Alumna
December 27, 2024Meet Brionna Johnson, Associate Director of Employer Relations at the University of Georgia Career Center and a proud graduate of the Online Master of Education in Higher Education Administration (MIHE) program.
Pioneering Public Health Education: Online MPH Celebrates First Year
December 23, 2024The first year of the College of Public Health’s Online Master of Public Health (MPH) program brought together students from diverse backgrounds, all driven by a shared goal: improving the health of their communities. Launched in August 2023, the inaugural cohort of 21 students includes both public health professionals expanding their expertise and individuals pivoting to new careers.
Holly Sellers Advances Poultry Health Through Partnership with Merck Animal Health
December 16, 2024In Gainesville, Georgia, the “Poultry Capital of the World,” protecting the health of commercial poultry is critical. A partnership between the University of Georgia and Merck Animal Health exemplifies this commitment, combining cutting-edge research and educational opportunities to enhance poultry health and safety. “Students participate very closely in the research and get training in an area that doesn’t have very many opportunities outside of institutions like Merck and UGA,” said Dr. Holly Sellers, a professor at UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine's Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC) and a key collaborator in the partnership.
Dyslexia Endorsement and Certificate Program Makes a Difference
December 12, 2024Offered entirely online, UGA’s Dyslexia Endorsement and Certificate Program provides teachers with essential tools to support students with dyslexia, making it especially accessible to working educators.
Tricia Horvath (MFA ‘24) wins “Pitch Competition” at The Austin Film Festival
December 9, 2024A story about family, friends, understanding of self-worth and finding passion in life that started during Tricia Horvath’s (MFA ’24) time as a student in the Low-Residency MFA in Screenwriting program is the overall winner of the Austin Film Festival Pitch Competition.
Xiaoming Zhai publishes book on AI in STEM education
December 5, 2024Xiaoming Zhai, an associate professor in the Mary Frances Early College of Education and a faculty member in the Online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Science Education program, has co-edited a groundbreaking book on artificial intelligence (AI) in STEM education.
Paige Carmichael Speaks on Leadership as a Woman at Lead@3 Session
December 2, 2024Each semester, the Office of Inclusive Excellence invites women in the UGA community to share three insights on leadership at Lead@3 sessions. Paige Carmichael, Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine and instructor in the Online Master of Science (M.S.) in Comparative Biomedical Sciences program, shared her journey and the lessons she has learned along the way.