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Dr. Paige Carmichael to Deliver Spring Graduate Commencement Address
February 19, 2025Dr. Paige Carmichael, professor of veterinary pathology in the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine and professor in the online Master of Science (M.S.) in Comparative Biomedical Sciences program, will deliver the address at UGA's Spring 2024 Graduate Commencement ceremony on May 8 in Stegeman Coliseum. The master’s and specialist ceremony begins at 10 a.m. with the doctoral ceremony following at 2:30 p.m.
A Teacher, A Mom, and a Dawg in the Making
February 19, 2025For Anna Herrington, earning a degree from the University of Georgia has always been part of the plan—even if it didn’t happen exactly as she first expected. “As the daughter of two UGA alumni, I bled red and black from birth, and I had always planned to attend UGA, too,” she says. Though she was first accepted in 2002 after high school, life led her elsewhere, and she earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Georgia Southern University. Still, she never lost her love for learning—or her dream of becoming a UGA graduate.
Latria Graham Receives 2025 American Mosaic Journalism Prize
February 18, 2025Latria Graham, a mentor in UGA’s Low-Residency MFA in Narrative Nonfiction program, has been awarded the 2025 American Mosaic Journalism Prize by the Heising-Simons Foundation. The prestigious honor, which comes with a $100,000 award, is the largest journalism prize in the U.S. and recognizes excellence in long-form, narrative, and in-depth reporting on underrepresented communities.
1,200 Miles to Athens: Becoming a Bulldawg Online
January 27, 2025Courtney Adams, a student in the online Master’s in Educational Psychology – Applied Cognition & Development program, is pursuing her dream of earning a degree from the University of Georgia...while living 1,200 miles from Athens. As a military spouse with a husband stationed at Camp Pendleton in Southern California, the flexibility of UGA’s online programs has been key.
UGA Online Programs Ranked Among 2025 Best by U.S. News and World Report
January 23, 2025The University of Georgia’s online degree programs are among the nation’s best, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings released Jan. 21. Several of UGA’s programs placed in the top 10 in the annual survey, which recognizes bachelor’s and master’s degree programs as well as specialties within certain programs. The survey ranks higher education institutions on criteria including engagement, services and technology, faculty credentials and peer assessment.
CAES Food Scientist Faith Critzer Explores Essential Oil Coatings for Organic Produce
January 15, 2025Faith Critzer, a professor in UGA’s Department of Food Science and Technology and a faculty member in the online Master of Food Technology program, is part of a team studying essential oil coatings to improve the safety and shelf life of organic produce. Organic fruits and vegetables face higher risks of spoilage and contamination due to the strict restrictions on chemical additives in organic farming.
John Grable Explores the Dynamics of Couples’ Finances in New Study
January 6, 2025A recent article in the Albany Herald highlights new research from the University of Georgia that explores how couples manage their finances. The study, which surveyed over 600 married or cohabiting individuals, examines demographic and personal factors that influence whether couples choose to pool their finances or keep them separate.
Student Spotlight: Brionna Johnson, M.Ed. in Higher Education Alumna
December 27, 2024Meet Brionna Johnson, Associate Director of Employer Relations at the University of Georgia Career Center and a proud graduate of the Master of Education in Higher Education Administration (MIHE) program.
Pioneering Public Health Education: Online MPH Celebrates First Year
December 23, 2024The first year of the College of Public Health’s Online Master of Public Health (MPH) program brought together students from diverse backgrounds, all driven by a shared goal: improving the health of their communities. Launched in August 2023, the inaugural cohort of 21 students includes both public health professionals expanding their expertise and individuals pivoting to new careers.
Holly Sellers Advances Poultry Health Through Partnership with Merck Animal Health
December 16, 2024In Gainesville, Georgia, the “Poultry Capital of the World,” protecting the health of commercial poultry is critical. A partnership between the University of Georgia and Merck Animal Health exemplifies this commitment, combining cutting-edge research and educational opportunities to enhance poultry health and safety. “Students participate very closely in the research and get training in an area that doesn’t have very many opportunities outside of institutions like Merck and UGA,” said Dr. Holly Sellers, a professor at UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine's Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC) and a key collaborator in the partnership.