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Mix of business and technology makes MBT the right blend for telecom worker

May 27, 2021

Jason Sauls began his college career in 1989 with no chosen field in mind. “Going to college was just the thing that you were supposed to do after high school. I attended a couple of different colleges with no clear direction of what I was trying to achieve,” said…

Certificate program deepens knowledge of qualitative research

May 25, 2021

Dena Kniess earned her bachelor’s degree in English-Writing and her master’s degree in College Student Personnel from Slippery Rock University. Before earning her doctorate from Clemson University, she worked as a student affairs practitioner in residence life and student transition programs for more than a decade.  Kniess now…

Dyslexia certificate builds instructor’s confidence

May 11, 2021

Laura Betgevergiz (Ed.S. ’20) began her career in 2005 teaching kindergarten. In 2015, she specialized in reading instruction, reading intervention and English to speakers of other languages.  To continue her education, specifically in reading intervention, Betgevergiz enrolled in the online Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia at the University of…

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.,…