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News Articles
Are You Taking Advantage of Student Discounts?
August 26, 2015There are many aspects of a traditional student’s experience that fall between the cracks when applied to an online student’s experience. One of those things is student discounts. Something you may not realize as a non-traditional student is that you are a student of the University of Georgia, so you…
Women’s Leadership Initiative at UGA Launched
August 25, 2015The University of Georgia has experienced a static level in women holding leadership positions in the administration for over a decade, even as the proportion of female faculty has grown, which mirrors national, heavily scrutinized trends in higher education and the private sector. So, in spring 2015, President Jere W. Morehead and Provost Pamela Whitten launched the Women’s Leadership Initiative address this gender stagnation.
Show Us Where You Learn
August 18, 2015It’s the beginning of the school year, and we recognize that this means different things for different students. There are first-year students streaming down the hallways of the Zell B. Miller Learning Center at the Athens campus, but there are also non-traditional graduate students sitting on their…
Important Dates for Online Students
August 14, 2015The start of Fall semester is right around the corner and UGA just released a list of important dates for UGA students. We decided to make that most relevant for you and compiled this list of important dates…
New Education Plans Could Propel Online Education Forward
August 11, 2015For a long time, online education has been attempting to make its way to the same level of legitimacy as a traditional education. Despite its many benefits, employers and many four-year universities have been opposed to the thought of online education being as effective and as desirable as in-person education.
UGA Ranks No. 18 on Forbes List of Top Public U.S. Colleges
August 5, 2015Forbes released its “Top 25 Public Colleges 2015” list this week and the University of Georgia was ranked No. 18. Not bad for a ranking considering the return on investment for a college education. “I am pleased that the University of Georgia has once again been recognized as one of…
Alumna Profile: Karen LaMarsh, M. Ed Adult Education
August 4, 2015Karen LaMarsh is an online M. Ed, Adult Education alumna. She finished her M. Ed degree program up in 2005, and is now working on her Ed. D with UGA, intending to finish by December 2015. She is currently the Interim Director for Continuing Education at Clayton State University.
A Teacher With a Love of Learning Wants to Extend Her Career Using Her LDT Degree
July 30, 2015Beth Littlejon has been a lifelong teacher. She’s been teaching since the 1970’s when she graduated with her undergraduate degree, and has taught middle school for most of her teaching career. She has also been an avid learner for much of her life, achieving her master’s degree in 1997, and…
Healthy Eating at UGA is Supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
July 28, 2015Online students at the University of Georgia, primarily the students of the Masters of Food Technology program, will be glad to hear of the immense support that healthy eating receives at the university. On July 23, the U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary for food, nutrition and consumer services visited…
It Gets Easier! Some Useful Library Tips for Online Students
July 21, 2015As a reference librarian, I’ve been supporting distance learning students for more than 10 years, so I understand how challenging it can be to do research without easy physical access to libraries. But you don’t need to come to campus to get help; librarians are ready to answer your questions and help you acquire research materials by phone call, chat, text or email. The UGA library's distance learning web page describes the range of services available to you.