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Grady Professor Michael Cacciatore awarded $2.5 million NSF grant for research
August 31, 2021Funds from the U.S. National Science Foundation support research for PBS TERRA, a science-themed hub on YouTube. Dr. Michael Cacciatore, co-director of the Center for Health and Risk Communication at Grady College, and associate professor in the Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication—Emerging Media online…
UGA master’s student is inspired to push past own limitations in online program
August 26, 2021As a marketing professional, Natasha Busie wanted to deepen her understanding of emerging media and how it affects people’s decision-making. She had worked as the Marketing Director for the Calhoun Chick-fil-A before becoming the Marketing Communication Manager for the SHOWA Group which is a company that makes personal protective…
Experienced music teacher and cellist expands musical knowledge through online program
August 19, 2021Egil Rostad is an alumnus of the Master of Music Education online program offered through the University of Georgia’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music. Rostad earned his Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance from the Eastman School of Music. As an active professional cellist, Rostad has composed…
Virtual pilot program seeks to make global experiences more accessible
August 12, 2021University of Georgia student Isabel Rutledge couldn’t travel to Greece this summer, but she did get an immersive cultural learning experience thanks to a virtual study tour. The class was among several global virtual study courses offered this summer to give students international experiences during a period of COVID-related…
5 ways to better connect with faculty & staff as an online student
August 3, 2021One of the top hesitations for students considering an online program is the fear that they won’t have the opportunity to connect with professors when they have questions or to obtain lasting connections for the future. Fortunately, this fear is far from reality. In reality, professors and staff at UGA…
Alumna returns to UGA for online program
July 22, 2021Double Dawg alumna Sumaiyah Bint Anas Bashir (B.S. ’17, B.A. ’17) received degrees in psychology and sociology from the University of Georgia in 2017. After graduation, Bashir worked as a registered behavior technician (RBT). There, she helped children on the autism spectrum learn social cues and behaviors. While…
News for tomato growers: Don’t give your plants too much love
July 6, 2021During the summer growing season, the love many have for a homegrown tomato approaches obsession. In fact, some people love tomatoes so much that they struggle to grow them — because they give their plants too much care. The calls have started to come in to University of…
Nina Santus works to expand speech therapy for Parkinson’s disease under new grant
July 1, 2021Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that often leads to shaking, stiffness and difficulty with walking, balancing and coordination. Ninety percent of people with Parkinson’s also risk developing a weak voice that can result in serious speech and swallowing difficulties. To help make speech therapy programs more accessible…
Manpreet Singh named Food Science and Technology department head.
June 24, 2021Manpreet Singh has been named head of the Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) after serving as interim department head since September. The Department of Food Science and Technology offers the online Master of Food Technology. Singh,…
Online student appreciates impressive alumni base from Terry College
June 23, 2021Austin Moss graduated from Claflin University in 2017 with a BA in Management Information Science. Claflin University provided her with pivotal experiences such as working for the U.S. Department of Energy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and the opportunity to contribute to various research projects during her undergraduate career. Having…