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Professor Challenges Students on Diet Culture
July 14, 2020Not long after coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the news, phrases like “quarantine-15” and “fattening the curve” began popping up on social media. A reference to weight gained during stay-at-home orders, a quick hashtag search of these phrases turns up thousands of posts, many of them “before and after” memes…
Remote Library Resources Sustain Students and Faculty
July 9, 2020University of Georgia Libraries ramped up additional resources for students during the pandemic to accommodate for on-campus closures, and even while the UGA campus has been closed, librarians have been working from home to make sure students can find the information they need to continue coursework and projects. …
Valuable Online Resources for Students
July 7, 2020As the end of Spring semester and this summer semester transitioned to fully online courses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Georgia launched several initiatives and programs to help students adjust. From Zoom, online assistance and meetings, and more—here are the top 3 online resources that emerged as…
UGA’s Online B.S. in Special Education Ranks No. 2 in the Nation
July 2, 2020Updated – 2/2023 In 2020, the University of Georgia’s online Bachelors of Science in Special Education has been ranked No. 2 best online Bachelor’s in Special Education by College Consensus. Each year, College Consensus ranks universities and their programs according to three metrics: cost, reputation,…
Wellness Tips and Stress Prevention
June 30, 2020As the world adjusts to the COVID-19 pandemic, lives, routines, families, and jobs have changed. For some, stress, responsibilities, and more have only increased. Approaching stress management as a part of a wellness lifestyle will help prevent stress and boost energy. Below are wellness tips and activities based on recommendations…
Growing Labor Market Need for Biomedical Regulatory Sciences
June 25, 2020As technology in medical sciences advances and demand for Regulatory Science professionals in the healthcare industry increases, graduate training capacity for US Regulatory Professionals may be facing a talent crisis. The professionals working in the field of Regulatory Sciences work with FDA and other regulatory authorities…
Virtual Pride Month Celebrations
June 23, 2020June marks Pride Month, which is celebrated each year to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. The first Pride march in New York City was held on June 28,…
UGA Online Alumni Spotlight: Rebecca Wilton
June 16, 2020“I was seeking an opportunity to increase my knowledge of personal finance. I did not expect to fall in love with financial planning and then want to find a way to change careers once again!” says Wilton.
Professor Named President of Academy of Human Resource Development
June 11, 2020Laura Bierema, a professor in the Mary Frances Early College of Education’s department of lifelong education, administration and policy, will serve as the incoming president of the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD). The scholarly organization was developed to influence and encourage the creation and systematic…
UGA Online Faculty, Puliyur MohanKumar, Honored as 2020 Meigs Professor
June 9, 2020Five University of Georgia faculty members have been named Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professors, the university’s highest recognition for excellence in instruction, and Puliyur MohanKumar, UGA online instructor, is one of the distinguished professors honored with this award. MohanKumar is a professor of veterinary biosciences…