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The Impact of Holmes and Hunter-Gault
February 1, 2024This February marks the 47th annual celebration of Black History Month and a fitting occasion to delve into the history of the first Black students to enroll at the University of Georgia and how their pioneering achievements shaped the university, their chosen fields of study, and the civil rights movement at large.
Short-form Journalists Turns Author
February 1, 2024What is your X factor? Explore what makes you exceptional and develop it. Grady Alum Polina Marinova Pompliano shares how she uncovers news-worthy subjects' X factors.
30-Day Self-Care Challenge
January 17, 2024The new year presents a wonderful opportunity to set priorities for the coming year. In 2024, make yourself one of these priorities. Self-care is an important part of maintaining personal well-being and ensures your mind and body stay healthy. Challenge yourself to this 30-Day Self-Care Challenge to rediscover…
Online Graduate Degree Helps Veterinary Professional Expand Expertise
January 8, 2024Meet Michelle Kovacek Michelle Kovacek is a veterinarian professional with more than 18 years of experience. Before pursuing her graduate degree, Michelle studied sustainability and veterinary technology. She has been a licensed Veterinary Technician Nurse since 2010. Currently, Michelle works at Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health within…
Top 5 Reasons to Consider a Graduate Degree for Your New Year’s Resolution
December 22, 2023A graduate degree can help you achieve your goals and accomplish so much more. Here are 5 reasons why getting a graduate degree should be one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2024: 1. Career Advancement: A graduate degree can open doors to higher-level positions and…
5 Foods You Should Eat Right Away
December 20, 2023During the holiday season, many will find themselves in the kitchen cooking. Bringing loved ones together around the dinner table is cause for celebration. Nutritional Sciences play an important role in identifying food safety concerns. Professor in the online Nutritional Sciences program, Tracey Brigman from UGA’s Department…
Athens Local Grows Professional Roots with Online Graduate Degree
November 21, 2023Meet Abby Bryant Abby Bryant was born and raised a Dawgs fan in Athens, Georgia. Before pursuing an online graduate degree at the University of Georgia, Bryant earned her BBA in Marketing at Georgia College State University. Once Bryant graduated from GCSU, she applied her education…
Small Diet Changes, Big Environmental Impact
November 20, 2023UGA Online’s Professor of MS in Nutritional Sciences Emma Laing recently shared her perspective on the effects of small diet changes on the planet in a U.S. News article. The article explores the benefits of dietary…
Ghosts and Legends and Lore! Oh My!
October 23, 2023Athens, Georgia and the University of Georgia campus is no stranger to rumors of haunted buildings and paranormal activity. From friendly ghost sightings to legends surrounding UGA’s iconic landmarks, the folklore of campus brings the Athens community together through years of storytelling and tradition keeping. Legends of North Campus…
Georgia’s Creepy Crawlers: Joro Spiders
October 20, 2023These days, almost everyone has had a run-in with a Joro spider. Whether it is seeing their giant yellow bodies hanging from a window or seeing them floating through the sky on their DIY web parachutes, there are few people who do not know what a Joro spider is.