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Why On Campus Students Take Online Courses
November 20, 2019It’s no secret that as students we lead busy lives, and the classes we take are arguably the most important aspect of our college education. With such an increased demand for online education, on campus students are seeking out the advantages of online classes and are taking more of…
MSW Online faculty focuses on access to mental health
November 18, 2019Since joining the University of Georgia in 2013, Orion Mowbray, faculty for online Master’s of Social Work program, focused on promoting access to mental health services and the outcomes of mental health services utilization. Mowbray has developed research and training funding in the National Institutes of Health, the…
7th Annual Medical Device Regulations Conference Recap
November 13, 2019The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy recently hosted the seventh annual Medical Device Regulations Conference on November 6-7th at UGA’s Gwinnett Campus in Lawrenceville, GA. The conference was of special interest to quality assurance and regulatory affairs professionals working in the regulated medical device industry, and it provided…
Veteran Takes on New Role as Online Student
November 11, 2019Larry Howard, a 30-year veteran and former Command Master Chief in the Navy, recently enrolled in a new title–UGA online student. Howard is enrolled in the online graduate certificate program in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. “I chose to go back to school at UGA to better equip myself…
UGA Partners with Google Books for Digital Access
November 6, 2019The University of Georgia has an abundance of resources available for online students to make for a seamless learning experience and provide support to students off campus. UGA Online has recently acquired a new distance librarian, John Prechtel, who will be available to serve the information needs of distance…
Adult Learning Course Shifts Professors’ Perspectives
November 4, 2019The University of Georgia School of Social Work now offers the first fully online Master of Social Work degree in Georgia. The program was developed online to extend access to people interested in earning an advanced degree in direct social work practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. …
John T. Edge Set to speak at UGA annual Signature Lecture Event
October 30, 2019John T. Edge, a nonfiction mentor in our low-residency MFA in Narrative Media Writing, will be speaking at UGA Signature Lecture speakers event. The event will feature 11 writers and authors awarded for their multidisciplinary appeal and compelling bodies of work. Edge is a two-time James Beard…
Online Professor Honored with Teacher of the Year Award
October 28, 2019On October 8th, Elizabeth Andress, professor in the online M.S. in Foods and Nutrition, Community Nutrition program, was announced as the 2019 ACTE Region II Postsecondary Teacher of the Year. This award recognizes the finest career and technical teachers at the postsecondary level who have demonstrated innovation…
A New Change is Ahead for Prospective Registered Dietitians
October 23, 2019January 1, 2024 is an important date for prospective Registered Dietitians–the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is making some changes. On that date, the CDR will be requiring prospective Registered Dietitians to hold a graduate degree; previously, the requirement was a bachelor’s degree.
How to Use LinkedIn as a Personal Marketing Tool
October 21, 2019LinkedIn is a social platform, but first and foremost it serves as a professional marketing tool and allows you to manage your professional identity. It serves as a deep-dive into your resume and allows you to connect with peers and potential employers of all sorts. Many companies and brands…