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Upcoming Information Sessions for Online Learning, Design, and Technology Programs
August 31, 2026Prospective students interested in instructional design, educational technology, and learning design can learn more about two online graduate programs from the University of Georgia during a series of upcoming virtual information sessions.
Upcoming Information Session for UGA’s Online Master of Art Education
August 31, 2026The University of Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art will host a virtual Art Education Graduate Studies Information Session on Wednesday, October 14, at 7 p.m. ET for prospective students interested in learning more about graduate study in art education at UGA.
Natural Resources Professor Orton Peels Back Curtain of Science in New UGA Podcast
August 27, 2026Ginger Orton, assistant professor in UGA’s online Master of Natural Resources program, brings science communication to a wider audience as host of The Next Question, a new UGA podcast exploring the questions, research and people behind scientific discovery.
Instructional designer builds engaging online learning environments
August 19, 2026For Dee McKinney, how students learn is just as important as what they learn. As the University of Georgia College of Public Health’s lead instructional designer for online learning and educational technology, McKinney assists faculty with course development, active learning implementation and troubleshooting eLearning Commons, UGA’s online learning management system.
The Maker Mindset and Learning by Design
June 17, 2026Gretchen Thomas, senior lecturer in the Department of Workforce Education and Instructional Technology with the University of Georgia’s Mary Frances Early College of Education, and an instructor in UGA’s online Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Learning, Design, and Technology – Instructional Technology program, understands that school can be stressful. So, she developed the service-learning course, EDIT 4100S - The Makerspace Class, that focuses on embracing what Thomas calls the “maker mindset.”
The chemistry of taste: Researchers seek the chemical clues that make a tasty peanut
May 29, 2026Originally published by UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, written by Maria M. Lameiras Georgia grows more peanuts than any other state in the country. But for the breeders developing the next generation of varieties, some of the most consequential work isn’t happening in…
Javad Anjum named Fulbright U.S. Scholar to India
May 26, 2026Javad Anjum, an assistant professor in the Mary Frances Early College of Education's online Graduate Certificate in Pre-Professional Speech Language Pathology, was recently named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar to India for 2026-27.
Is a Graduate Degree Still Worth It in the Age of AI?
May 11, 2026Artificial intelligence is changing the way many people work, and for some professionals, that has sparked a bigger question: Is graduate school still worth it? For many reasons, across many fields, the answer is yes. Graduate school is about far more than acquiring information. It teaches students how…
Ralston Institute awards grants to advance behavioral health and developmental disability work
May 6, 2026The University of Georgia’s Ralston Institute for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities has awarded its inaugural Momentum Grants in Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, supporting interdisciplinary projects aimed at improving outcomes for individuals and families across Georgia.
Inaugural Online M.S. in Applied Data Science Advisory Board Focuses on Industry Skills and Hiring Pipelines
April 22, 2026The Online Master of Science in Applied Data Science program at the University of Georgia brought together its inaugural advisory board on March 31, gathering faculty, industry leaders and UGA alumni in Athens for a day centered on industry trends, the data science skills gap, and how students can connect more directly with employers.