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Can You Work Full-Time While Earning a Graduate Degree?
April 13, 2026If you’re thinking about going back to school, one of the first questions you have is often the most practical one: can I actually do this while working full-time? For many students, the answer is yes, but it helps to know what that really looks like before you start.
Upcoming Virtual Info Sessions for UGA’s Learning, Design, and Technology Programs
April 13, 2026If you’re considering an online graduate program in Learning, Design, and Technology, these upcoming virtual information sessions are a great place to start. Each session offers a brief (40–60 minute) overview of the Ed.D. and M.Ed. programs with an emphasis in Instructional Design and Development. Sessions are held online and led by LDT faculty involved in the programs.
Julie Luft elected to chair education section of AAAS
April 9, 2026Julie A. Luft, the Athletic Association Professor of Science Education and Distinguished Research Professor in the Mary Frances Early College of Education, and faculty member in the online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Science Education program, was recently elected to chair of Section Q, the education subgroup of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Stephan Durham honored with 2025 Service-Learning Excellence Award
April 8, 2026Dr. Durham, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Outreach & Juneau Construction Company Professor in Civil Engineering, is one of four UGA faculty members to be awarded a 2025 Service-Learning Excellence Award, recognizing faculty for outstanding service-learning instruction and advancing service-learning scholarship.
Nicolaides and Hill honored with Outstanding Mentoring Award
April 8, 2026Faculty members from the Mary Frances Early College of Education’s Department of Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development, Janette Hill and Aliki Nicolaides, have been honored with UGA’s Outstanding Mentoring Award.
Music education coordinator fosters a love of music
April 6, 2026Johanna Royo is passionate about music and expanding self-concepts through music instruction. One particular area that is experiencing significant growth is the online Master of Music Education (M.M.Ed.) program. Royo said the program is designed for those working full time in the teaching profession, so most of the coursework is offered in the summer with fewer classes in the fall and spring. Royo advises all students in this program, guiding them through the steps toward their degree.
UGA’s Inaugural Creative Engagement Fellows Are Designing Active Learning Assignments with Modern Tech
April 6, 2026With tools like virtual reality headsets and 3D printers, the University of Georgia’s inaugural Creative Engagement Fellows are designing active learning experiences that immerse students in a full sensory understanding of subjects from anthropology to engineering. Among the 2026 fellows are several faculty who teach in UGA Online programs, bringing these hands-on, student-centered approaches into online learning spaces:
Department of Food Science and Technology Hosts 2026 Flavor of Georgia Competition
April 6, 2026The UGA Department of Food Science and Technology, home to UGA’s online Master of Food Technology, continues to support food innovation across the state through its annual Flavor of Georgia competition. Hosted within the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the competition highlights standout products from Georgia-based food businesses. This year, Papa Mountain’s Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls earned the top prize among 180 entries across 12 categories, while Ocmulgee Orchards’ Sugar Fried Pecans received the People’s Choice Award.
Professor Matthew Schmidt designs inclusive technologies for a variety of populations
April 5, 2026Like many others in his industry, Matthew Schmidt didn’t originally set out to become an instructional designer. “This is a field that we kind of jokingly refer to as the best career that you’ve never heard of,” said Schmidt, a professor in the learning, design, and technology program in the Mary Frances Early College of Education’s department of workforce education and instructional technology. He teaches in the online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Learning, Design & Technology – Instructional Design & Development and the Graduate Certificate in eLearning Design
Kerstin Emerson honored with Dean’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate Education
April 2, 2026Kerstin Emerson, a clinical professor in the College of Public Health and the director of graduate studies in the Institute of Gerontology, has received the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate Education. Her research focuses on improving the quality of life for older adults, with particular attention to loneliness and social connection.