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UGA Network Outage on October 23, 2022

September 15, 2022

On Sunday, October 23, 2022 UGA’s Enterprise Information Technology Services has scheduled network maintenance. The maintenance will result in outages of various university information systems. Intermittent outages can be expected during the scheduled maintenance time of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Many information…

Thesis vs. Non-thesis: What’s the Difference?

September 9, 2022

Thesis vs. Non-thesis: What’s the Difference? What is the difference between the Regulatory Affairs Thesis and the Regulatory Affairs Project (non-thesis)? Essentially, the thesis option is characterized as the more traditional research option that typically focuses on choosing an original topic, conducting an extensive literature review to delimit the…

Niche Ranks UGA 10th in U.S.

September 9, 2022

The University of Georgia was ranked 10th among public universities in the U.S. by Niche at the end of August. UGA scored highly for academics, value, diversity and athletics on a ranking that compared over 500 colleges and universities. Retention…

The Effects of Coffee on Cholesterol

September 7, 2022

Whether online or on campus, coffee is a common staple for students at the University of Georgia. Emma Laing, UGA Director of Dietetics and professor in the online M.S. in Foods and Nutrition program, shared insights in the Huffington Post’s recent article about how coffee…

5 Tips for Finding an Online Graduate Degree Program

September 2, 2022

Making the decision to pursue a graduate degree is a big deal.  Not only is it a significant investment of time and money, but it's also a major life decision that can very positively affect your career and your future. With all this in mind, you want to be sure that you're choosing the right program.

Should You Get Your Master’s Degree Online?

August 15, 2022

So you've decided to get your master's degree, and you're wondering if you should go the online route or complete it in-person. First of all, congratulations. Whichever format you go with, a master's degree is a great step to furthering your education and your career. It's also a major accomplishment that nobody will ever be able to take away from you. There are a few things to consider when making your decision about whether or not to complete your master's degree online, such as your learning style, your location, and your schedule. Let's take a closer look at each of these factors.

UGA Vice President to deliver commencement address to graduate students

May 5, 2022

Jennifer Frum, UGA’s vice president for public service and outreach, will deliver the graduate Commencement address on May 13, at 9:30 a.m. in Stegeman Coliseum. Tickets are not required for this ceremony. Graduate ceremony speaker Jennifer Frum became UGA’s fourth vice president for public service and outreach in…

List of Mental Well-Being Resources for Online UGA Students

May 5, 2022

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we have compiled a list of resources that are available to online students. In addition to these items listed below, more details regarding mental health resources can be found at: https://well-being.uga.edu/ These following resources are all provided by UGA:  • 24/7 Interpersonal Violence…

Online faculty member receives the inaugural UGA Award for Excellence in Teaching

April 15, 2022

Two faculty members received the first University of Georgia Award for Excellence in Teaching, which recognizes exemplary instruction by teaching faculty. The 2021-2022 honorees are Mark W. Huber, senior lecturer in the online Master of Business and Technology program, and Melissa Landers-Potts, senior lecturer in the department…

How to ask for a raise

April 7, 2022

The pandemic has been a time of reflection. If you’re content with your job, but not your salary, you may be missing out by not asking for a raise. Kenneth White, an associate professor in the Master of Science in Financial Planning in UGA’s…