News Articles
News Articles
Myths about online learning debunked
November 7, 2018As an online student, people make many assumptions about online colleges and the courses you are taking. Judgements of your courses not being equal as a typical classroom are not true. There are all kinds of myths about online college that are false. Learn about four myths and the actual facts. …
Your Complete Guide to Spring Applications
November 5, 2018Spring applications for UGA’s online programs are just around the corner and due on November 15, 2018. Only a select few programs are accepting applications for spring admission. Applying for graduate school can be overwhelming. Each program has specific requirements, test scores and information requests. Here is a complete guide…
Project Manager Finds Online BBA the Key to Becoming a More Valuable Asset
November 5, 2018Hamilton Vickers had found his niche in the corporate business world, but he wanted more than just a good job. He wanted the knowledge and skills to do his job well. He wanted to be considered as a valuable asset by his company. And what he needed to meet those…
Connecting with your Classmates: Making Supportive Friendships Online
October 31, 2018With technology making communication faster, instantaneous and more personal, it’s now easy to get in touch with your classmates and professors. Although as an online student you don’t see your classmates face-to-face everyday, you still need to communicate and can make friendships. College is the time to make lifelong…
A Look Into Chocolate Creation
October 29, 2018Bags of chocolate fill the isles at the grocery store and into our homes as we prepare for Halloween. Then, we buy candy for our kid’s classroom activities, for trick-or-treaters, we have more leftover candy, and then kids come home with pillowcases stuffed to the brim. We know little about chocolate…
Why to Study Classical Languages
October 24, 2018In honor of it being UGA Classics Week, Charles Platter examines the importance of learning Latin. Platter shares details for an exciting summer online course for the Post-Baccalaureate in classical languages. The program is offered through the Franklin Colleges of Arts and Sciences and is designed to…
Online Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia: The Zeist Foundation Grants Gift to UGA
October 19, 2018The Zeist Foundation granted a $200,000 gift to the University of Georgia to help educators receive the training and support they need to better serve children with dyslexia. The gift will aid two cohorts of teachers as they pursue the UGA College of Education’s online Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia. …
Leveraging a Financial Planner
October 17, 2018Confusion arises about financial planners, what they do, why should anyone contract them and if there’s a demand to become a financial planner. John Grable, professor in the Master of Science in financial planning, lends his expertise and answers some of the tough questions you have on financial planning. When…
André Gallant: UGA Online Student Turned to Professor
October 15, 2018As a parent and working writer, the Low-Residency program allowed me to live a full life in addition to completing the MFA requirements. I chose the Low-Residency program via UGA Online because the MFA was a one of a kind, especially in the South. The program…
MFA Graduate Rebecca Jackson-Artis Launches Screenwriting Career with Web Series
October 10, 2018Low-Residency MFA in Media Writing, Screenwriting graduate Rebecca Jackson-Artis, found success in her original web series, Totally Becky. The comedic web series has won best web series at the Middle Coast Film Festival and has been selected to screen at the Charlotte Film Festival, the Shreveport Urban Film Festival,…