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Leveraging a Financial Planner
October 17, 2018Confusion arises about financial planners, what they do, why should anyone contract them and if there’s a demand to become a financial planner. John Grable, professor in the Master of Science in financial planning, lends his expertise and answers some of the tough questions you have on financial planning. When…
Forging A New Career Path With the Help of UGA Online
September 10, 2018Mary Pat realized she wanted to work with children shortly after she had started her career in public relations. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill, she knew she wanted to be in the classroom everyday. Quitting a job and starting a new career path took a lot…
Ruth Harman Granted 2018 Engaged Scholar Award
July 19, 2018Ruth Harman, an associate professor in the College of Education, is the 2018 recipient of the Engaged Scholar Award. Harman teaches Endorsement in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and the graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) online as…
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…