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International professional uses a certificate in nonprofit management as a stepping stone to a master’s degree

May 4, 2021

With a clear vision of his future, Mark Donahue chose to enroll in the UGA Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership to help propel his career and impact as a nonprofit leader. Having grown up in Zimbabwe to parents who worked in the international development sector, Donahue…

Experienced music teacher discovers a passion for research through online program

April 27, 2021

Music educator, Kristen Lynch, taught elementary music for 18 years before pursuing a graduate degree in the Online Master of Music Education program. Benefits Lynch experienced from the program included improved teaching skills, expanded field knowledge, and a newfound interest in research. Lynch chose the University of…

South African student appreciates the flexibility of distance learning

April 14, 2021

After completing his bachelor’s degree in graphic design in 2010 and working in the field, Hannes Visagie accepted a position at the North-West University (NWU) in South Africa as a multimedia designer for NWU’s Centre for Teaching and Learning in 2014.  NWU provided Visagie the opportunity to attend…

Valdosta State University faculty member expands her qualitative studies through UGA’s online graduate certificate in qualitative research

March 30, 2021

In 2018, Gwen Ruttencutter joined Valdosta State University as a clinical faculty member in the department of leadership, technology and workforce development. Ruttencutter teaches adult learning and research methodology courses for adult and career education doctoral and masters’ programs. In addition, she teaches in the undergraduate office administration and…

Masters student fascinated by the world of regulatory affairs

March 25, 2021

John Mayhall is a Masters student studying International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences online through UGA’s College of Pharmacy. Mayhall graduated from Auburn University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology. After completing his Bachelor’s degree, Mayall went to work at Thermo Fisher Scientific, a facility that produces…

Tony Mallon grows UGA’s Institute for Nonprofit Organizations

March 11, 2021

The six alumni featured here show that there are many paths to entering a career in nonprofits. One that’s growing in popularity is nonprofit management education. It’s an area where the University of Georgia is at the forefront. The School of Social Work offers a…

MBT student prepares for continued advancement in his career with master’s degree

March 9, 2021

Peter Bagarella graduated from Columbus State University in 1996 with an Associate of Science in Computer Science. He then earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems in 2002 and his Master of Business Administration in 2003 from Troy University.  Bagarella currently works for TSYS Inc.,…

10 Women of UGA Online to Honor on International Woman’s Day

March 8, 2021

March 8, 2021, marked International Woman’s Day–a day to honor and remember trailblazing women. The University of Georgia has a number of accomplished faculty who have created valuable research, innovating teaching methods and more. Below is a list of some of the successful women in the UGA Online…

MFT program helps student achieve personal goals and new perspectives

March 3, 2021

Zane Tackett is a proud Double Dawg who graduated in 2018 with his B.S.A. in Food Science and completed his Master of Food Technology Degree online in 2020. Tackett was drawn to the Master of Food Technology courses in food product quality and safety and took it…

Master’s student seeks to bridge the gap between research and practice

February 25, 2021

After attending Georgia Southern University for her undergraduate degree in public relations, Elizabeth Lazzaro began a career working in undergraduate admissions for both Mercer University and Savannah College of Art and Design.  She was later given the opportunity to work for Gulfstream Aerospace, a company that…