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Philip Hong named dean of UGA School of Social Work
January 13, 2022Philip Hong, an academic leader and scholar whose research focuses on poverty alleviation and workforce development, has been named dean of the University of Georgia School of Social Work. Hong is currently a professor and associate dean for research at the Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work…
UGA online professor leads Putnam County students to connect with local history
January 6, 2022Atlanta playwright Natasha Patel is working with highschool students in Putnam County this year to highlight what it’s like to grow up in their community. The scenes they’ve written draw on local historical artifacts, including photographs that capture the racial and economic realities of Putnam in…
Extroverts may have better financial outcomes
December 22, 2021You might think the way you approach money is based on financial advice or past experiences, but new research from the University of Georgia shows that your personality may have a big impact on financial decision making and risk taking. In a new study, psychology Ph.D.
Charitable Giving – Volunteering vs. Donating
December 16, 2021As the holidays approach and tax season looms, requests for assistance from charitable organizations are on the rise. Yet this year there may be something much more precious to give than your dollars – your time. Everyone’s holiday season looks a little different, and you may be wishing…
Planned movie studio near Athens to donate space to Grady College
December 14, 2021Since passing tax credits in 2008, film and television has become a $4 billion industry in Georgia, with the number of productions annually surpassing even California. Athens has seen film and TV crews shoot a scene or two here and there, but rarely is an entire production based…
Sunbelt Agricultural Expo features UGA’s role as an industry partner
December 2, 2021Following the cancellation of 2020’s event, nearly 90,000 attendees were excited to return to Spence Field for the 2021 Sunbelt Agricultural Expo where they tested out agriculture’s newest technologies, learned about exciting research developments, and interacted with agricultural professionals from across the United States. To celebrate the…
Thanksgiving nutrition, your plate may be healthier than you think
November 22, 2021This week UGA Online would like to wish all of our faculty, staff and students a Happy Thanksgiving! This is a time to celebrate with family and friends while reflecting on all of the things we have to be thankful for. Along with the celebration, food is used to…
UGA again ranks in the Top 5 for new products to market
November 18, 2021For the eighth straight year, the University of Georgia has placed among the top U.S. universities for the number of commercial products created from its research by industry partners. This year, UGA ranked No. 2 in the latest survey data provided by the organization AUTM. AUTM, formerly known as…
Is the test worth the stress?, How to feel more prepared for the GRE
November 16, 2021Not all online graduate programs require GRE scores, but many still do. As adult learners, this may seem like a daunting task, but don’t let it stop you. Check with the graduate school to find out all of the admissions criteria. If they use a holistic approach, make…
UGA alumna improves teaching methods after graduating from online Music Ed program
November 11, 2021Nicole Gray grew up in Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she earned degrees in music education and Spanish and taught private trumpet lessons in the community. Following graduation in 2019, Gray moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she accepted a position as a public school band and…