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Understanding Online Instructional Technology Terms
January 25, 2022Updated 11/20/2023 When you begin your online degree you will encounter an unfamiliar vocabulary. Terms like synchronous and asynchronous may have never crossed your mind before seeing them associated with your online classes. To be able to fully understand your responsibilities and get the most out of all your classes,…
UGA faculty team up to help food entrepreneurs start their own businesses
January 20, 2022UGA’s Small Business Development Center and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences partnered in October to help food entrepreneurs learn how to develop and market their products. Participants learned key steps in commercializing food items, such as determining a target market, developing processes for increasing recipes,…
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…
Tips for creating a good schedule
January 12, 2022Following a schedule while being enrolled in an online degree program can be difficult. It’s easy to get distracted in your day to day life with your outside responsibilities and commitments. Oftentimes, it can become just as overwhelming as commuting to school if you aren’t disciplined. That’s…
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…
UGA’s 2022 Bulldog 100
December 9, 2021The Bulldog 100 embodies the best of UGA. The UGA alumni association celebrates the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or operated by UGA alumni. These alumni are leading the way in business and building better communities. They are committed to their ideas, innovations, and employees. They demonstrate…
Tips to ace your finals
December 7, 2021For some students, taking an online exam is a new and somewhat bewildering experience. They don’t know what to expect, and aren’t certain of the skills and strategies that will enable them to perform at their best. On a good note, many of the steps they’d take to complete an…