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News Articles
Dr. Milewski selected as the inaugural “John and Barbara Dowd Professorship in Hydrology”
January 20, 2026Dr. Adam Milewski, professor for the online Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Geology, has been selected as the inaugural "John and Barbara Dowd Professorship in Hydrology".
MFA Narrative Nonfiction program completes spring 2026 residency
January 13, 2026The MFA in Narrative Nonfiction program wrapped up a weeklong residency Jan. 4-9 at Grady College. Students in the sessions heard from both MFA faculty as well as a lineup of stellar journalists and authors.
Football film directed by UGA Screenwriting MFA alumnus has national premiere
January 12, 2026“Signing Tony Raymond,” a film written, directed and produced by Glen Owen (ABJ ’90), a UGA alumnus and current Low-Residency MFA in Screenwriting student, will have its national premiere on Jan. 16, 2026.
Lance Palmer featured in Georgia Magazine
January 6, 2026Lance Palmer was featured in the most recent issue of Georgia Magazine. Palmer, the Janette McGarity Barber Professor in our department of financial planning, housing and consumer economics, helps provide students unique experiential learning opportunities through our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Tamlin Hall named director of MFA Film, Television and Digital Media program
December 18, 2025Tamlin Hall, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, director, producer, educator and non-profit founder, has been named the new director of the University of Georgia Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media.
A Virus Takes Flight
December 17, 2025Avian influenza isn’t new. But the most recent outbreak’s rapid and prolific spread is setting off alarm bells. Issabella Asamoah, graduate research assistant, S. Mark Tompkins, professor and director for the Center for Vaccines and Immunology, and Justin Shepard, PhD student, work in the Tompkins laboratory in the College of Veterinary Medicine. “Arguably, we are in the age of pandemics.” It’s a bold statement. And perhaps hyperbolic. But when someone like Justin Bahl says it, you should probably listen.
The Ed.D. in Learning Design & Technology to host Information Session on January 5, 2026.
December 15, 2025The Learning, Design, and Technology program is excited to announce that we will be hosting two upcoming information sessions on Monday, January 5, 2026, for prospective students interested in the Ed.D. in Learning, Design, and Technology. https://calendar.uga.edu/search/events?search=LDT 1pm-2pm EST 6pm-7pm EST These sessions are designed to help you learn…
With an Online Community Nutrition Degree, FACS Student Helps Strengthen Rural Georgia Communities
December 3, 2025Ashleigh Guerin’s path to Extension work started in rural South Georgia, where her interest in outreach and community education first took shape. When she transferred to UGA, she found an immediate sense of direction. Walking into Dawson Hall, she said it felt like home, and the coursework she dove into soon became the backbone of the work she does today. Classes in food principles, food safety, chronic disease prevention, and financial planning weren’t just academic exercises for her, they were skills she now teaches every day.
Online MS in Applied Data Science Approaches the End of a Successful First Semester
November 29, 2025UGA’s online MS in Applied Data Science marks a successful first semester, with its inaugural cohort diving into programming, analytics, machine learning, and real-world data applications. Learn how this flexible graduate program supports working professionals and prepares students for data-driven careers.
Dr. Yuan Ke & team receive new research award from U.S. National Science Foundation and the Swiss National Science Foundation
November 17, 2025Dr. Yuan Ke, together with Prof. Runze Li (Pennsylvania State University) and Prof. Stéphane Guerrier (University of Geneva), received a new research award from the joint program of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).