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Full-Time Parent, Full-Time Student: Managing going back to school as a full-time parent
April 3, 2018Completing her education degree was always in the back of Marlene Kapish’s mind. However, as a mother of young children, it continually seemed to take a back seat. Marlene isn’t the only person to have experienced this feeling. Each year, thousands of parents make the decision to go…
Assistant professor Logan Fiorella co-authors study on misophonia; featured in top publications
March 29, 2018For students who suffer from misophonia-or extreme sensitivity to the sound of people chewing, coughing, or eating-learning can be a challenge
IPPE “30 Under 30” Industry Leader Molly Parker
February 27, 2018Molly Parker, DVM was recently honored as a young industry leader by the International Production & Processing Expo’s (IPPE) “30 Under 30” program. As Director of Food Safety & Animal Care for Butterball, she manages all live aspects of organic turkey production while managing, updating, and implementing all company-wide…
UGA offers online certificate program in nonprofit management
February 22, 2018Nonprofit professionals and volunteers yearning to create a bigger impact can now earn the online Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership through the University of Georgia’s Institute for Nonprofit Organizations and Office of Online Learning. The self-paced program prepares students to support and influence the direction of organizations…
A Passion for Special Education Drives Mom of Four To Earn Her BSED Online
February 15, 2018Going back to complete her education degree was always on the back of Marlene Kapish’s mind, but becoming a mother of 3 and running a household always seemed to take precedence. However, she never gave up on her dream of becoming a teacher. When Kapish decided to resume…
Healthy Chickens for a Healthy Economy: Maximizing bird health to improve the poultry industry
January 30, 2018In Georgia, poultry farming isn’t just an industry.
How to Be Successful in an Online Program—Advice from Online Students & Alumni
January 23, 2018Have you been considering an online degree but not sure it’s the right move for you? You’re not alone. There are many UGA Online students and alumni who overcame their hesitations so they could achieve more for themselves, for their families and for their communities by earning their degree online…
Set Your New Year’s Resolution by Committing to Online Education
January 11, 2018New Year’s resolutions. We see our friends, family, colleagues, etc. posting about theirs all over social media each January. Even if you aren’t posting about yours, you probably have them. But have you considered using the New Year to kickstart an educational journey, learn…
UGA and FDA help prepare medical device regulators for massive shifts in regulations
December 13, 2017The 5th Annual Medical Device Regulations Conference held at the UGA Gwinnett Campus just outside of Atlanta, addressed massive shifts currently facing regulatory science professionals such as the new MDR and its global implications. Cosponsored by the US Food and Drug Administration and the University of Georgia’s International…
How to Ensure Homemade Gifts are Safe to Eat
December 13, 2017You look at the pretty relish, salsa or preserve in the glass jar your friend or co-worker gave you. Then the wondering begins; is the canned food gift safe to eat? While it is not possible to guarantee safety with homemade food items, there are some pointers to keep in…