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The University of Georgia is #1 in Commitment to Student Veterans
June 14, 2018The University of Georgia has once again been rated #1 for its service to student veterans among tier-one research universities in Victory Media’s Military Friendly Schools 2018-19 rankings. The rankings were established by variables such as retention, graduation and job placement rates. Georgia’s dogged commitment to those who…
Connecting to Your Alma Mater
June 7, 2018Congratulations, you’ve graduated! Now how do you stay connected to your alma mater that has shaped you? What are the ways to stay in the bulldog nation as an online student? We have several resources to always keep in contact with the University of Georgia as an alumna. Find a…
Keeping the Kids Busy So You Can Study
May 31, 2018As a parent, the thought of having children home while you’re in school is daunting. The idea can be even more unnerving as a parent and student. Worrying about how to entertain kids, balance school and work is a huge undertaking. Here are some activities for kids to do that are enjoyable and…
Balancing A Hectic Summer Schedule
May 23, 2018Summer can be an extremely busy time filled with work, school, vacations and kids out of school. It’s challenging juggling it all without being exhausted. As an online student, it can be even harder blocking off time for school without having a classroom to go to. Here are some…
77th Annual Peabody Awards
May 17, 2018The 77th annual Peabody Awards Ceremony is taking place Saturday, May 19 at 5 p.m. in Cipriani Wall Street, New York City. This annual red-carpet celebration honors the best storytelling in television, radio/podcast and digital media. The Peabody Awards is housed in the Grady College of Journalism…
Leveraging LinkedIn’s Potential
May 10, 2018LinkedIn is the world’s largest platform for professional networking. Building a supportive network is essential to career success. LinkedIn can be extremely useful in networking and finding jobs, but also overwhelming. We have a few tips on how to best utilize LinkedIn to reach your career goals. Build a…
You might be a Bulldog if…
May 1, 2018With graduation fast approaching, there’s still time to get in on some of the favorite Bulldog traditions. If you’re going to be in Athens for Commencement this Friday, take a look at these Bulldog traditions and try to complete them all. If you do, let us know! Tweet…
5 Apps to Ease Your Nerves During Finals Season
April 26, 2018As we move into finals season, many students find it overwhelming to keep up with changing course workloads and their professional work while attempting to manage a work/life balance. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an app for that? While there isn’t one app that can manage your…
Top 5 Reasons for Online Students to Participate in Commencement
April 24, 2018Graduation day is coming up soon and all of UGA’s spring graduates are preparing for the big day. Graduating with your online degree from the University of Georgia is no small feat and you’ve more than earned a trip to Athens for the big ceremony. It’s an accomplishment to be proud…
MFA graduate produces CNN documentary, “The Feminist on Cellblock Y”
April 19, 2018Emma Lacey-Bordeaux, UGA online MFA graduate, began her journey on making what has become CNN’s “The Feminist on Cellblock Y” while she was still here at UGA. Now, the initial interview has progressed into a full-length 75-minute documentary about a group of convicted felons in a California prison struggling…