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Course Highlight: Master of Arts in Emerging Media – Advanced Web Development
February 2, 2022The Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication, Emerging Media concentration focuses on interactive digital media and encompasses design, development, digital storytelling, product ideation, project management, and emerging technologies. Grady College’s Emerging Media master’s concentration is designed for individuals who wish to understand how to strategically manage…
Five tips to improve your at home study space
February 2, 2022One of the many benefits of being an online student is that you can study and complete assignments anywhere at any time. Although, it is very important to establish a place within your home that is conducive to good study habits. Follow these five tips below to increase your…
Freedom breakfast celebrates footsteps of courage
January 27, 2022The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., once said that courage is an inner resolution to go forward in spite of obstacles. That resolution echoed through the theme of the 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Breakfast—“The Power of the Dream: Footsteps of Courage.” “This special…
Understanding Online Instructional Technology Terms
January 25, 2022Updated 11/20/2023 When you begin your online degree you will encounter an unfamiliar vocabulary. Terms like synchronous and asynchronous may have never crossed your mind before seeing them associated with your online classes. To be able to fully understand your responsibilities and get the most out of all your classes,…
UGA faculty team up to help food entrepreneurs start their own businesses
January 20, 2022UGA’s Small Business Development Center and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences partnered in October to help food entrepreneurs learn how to develop and market their products. Participants learned key steps in commercializing food items, such as determining a target market, developing processes for increasing recipes,…
Philip Hong named dean of UGA School of Social Work
January 13, 2022Philip Hong, an academic leader and scholar whose research focuses on poverty alleviation and workforce development, has been named dean of the University of Georgia School of Social Work. Hong is currently a professor and associate dean for research at the Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work…
Tips for creating a good schedule
January 12, 2022Following a schedule while being enrolled in an online degree program can be difficult. It’s easy to get distracted in your day to day life with your outside responsibilities and commitments. Oftentimes, it can become just as overwhelming as commuting to school if you aren’t disciplined. That’s…
UGA online professor leads Putnam County students to connect with local history
January 6, 2022Atlanta playwright Natasha Patel is working with highschool students in Putnam County this year to highlight what it’s like to grow up in their community. The scenes they’ve written draw on local historical artifacts, including photographs that capture the racial and economic realities of Putnam in…
Extroverts may have better financial outcomes
December 22, 2021You might think the way you approach money is based on financial advice or past experiences, but new research from the University of Georgia shows that your personality may have a big impact on financial decision making and risk taking. In a new study, psychology Ph.D.
Charitable Giving – Volunteering vs. Donating
December 16, 2021As the holidays approach and tax season looms, requests for assistance from charitable organizations are on the rise. Yet this year there may be something much more precious to give than your dollars – your time. Everyone’s holiday season looks a little different, and you may be wishing…