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Uncovering Inconsistency in Financial Risk Assessment
September 11, 2019Our economy is ever-changing, and you never know what your financial future may hold. When it comes to risk tolerance and profiling, consistency is key. Dr. John Grable, an online M.S. in Financial Planning professor, has found through his research that when it comes to assessing financial…
UGA Researchers Discover a Way to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies
September 9, 2019As a parent, it can be challenging getting your child(ren) to eat their vegetables and even more of a challenge getting them to actually enjoy them. Not eating fruits and vegetables can have health consequences ranging from obesity to macular degeneration, and it can lead to serious nutrient deficiencies. …
5 Dangers of Following Fad Diets
September 2, 2019With so much information readily available and new fad diets popping up what seems like every other week, it is hard to know what to believe. New fad diets endorsed by celebrities and filling your social media feeds makes them hard to ignore. However, many of these diets are…
Professor Spotlight: Katy O’Brien
August 28, 2019Katy O’Brien, an assistant professor in the College of Education, teaches classes in the communication sciences and disorders program, which primarily serves students training to become speech-language pathologists. She also teaches online classes for the Graduate Certificate in Pre-Professional Speech Language Pathology, a graduate certificate available…
UGA ranked No. 14 Public University in the U.S.
August 26, 2019The University of Georgia was recently named the No. 14 public university in the U.S. by Niche. Niche creates its rankings based on a complete analysis of academics, diversity, admissions, professors, and student life, as well as other factors. Millions of reviews from…
Local Journalist Graduates MFA Program
August 15, 2019Studying in a graduate program while working a demanding job is no small undertaking. Add the demands of becoming a first-time father, and for many students, that would be a recipe for disaster. But, not for Matt Pearl. “That’s one of the advantages of this program,…
Accessibility In the Arts
July 26, 2019Accessibility is a large part of education and online learning. Here at UGA the Office of Online Learning work with professors to create an inclusive learning experience for students, regardless of the program. The digital platform allows for an increased flexibility and awareness to different types of students. This…
The Demand for Financial Planners
July 25, 2019The Master in Financial Planning is an increasingly high in demand program in its online capacity. The ease and mobility of online learning is one draw, but the pragmatic subject matter is another highly coveted feature. The master program is now accepting a second cohort in the…
The Role of the Instructional Designer
July 25, 2019In this increasingly digital age, the need for educators to understand technology has become paramount to keeping up with the pace of modern education. With the advent of touch pads, mobile computer labs, and customizable tech, the decision to solely stick to pen and paper could be at the…
Benefits of a UGACard
July 24, 2019As a college student, your bank account is already tight because of student loans and other payments. Thankfully, many businesses offer student discounts for you to receive a reduced or free product or service. Having a student ID can provide numerous benefits such as access to professional conferences, discounts…