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Top 5 Reasons for Online Students to Attend Graduation
December 7, 2017Graduation day is coming up soon and all of UGA’s fall 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…
Laura Shubert Spreads the Love of Online Learning to her Children
December 5, 2017Laura Shubert knew it was risky to take time off to raise her young children. But there was something she could do to ensure that she would be a competitive job candidate once she returned to the workforce: complete her degree. She had previously begun her BBA and knew that…
Online Innovation Grant Awarded for Drug Discovery Active Learning While Gaming (DDAWG) Online Course Series
November 30, 2017Athens, Ga. – The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy is developing a Drug Discovery Active Learning While Gaming (DDAWG) course series proposed earlier this year. The College of Pharmacy was awarded an Online Course Innovation Grant, offered jointly by the UGA Office of Online Learning and the UGA Graduate…
5 Unexpected Apps to Help You Ace Your Finals
November 28, 2017It’s that time of year again: finals are creeping up, and suddenly, you are tasked with memorizing, writing, and reviewing multiple topics for multiple classes from the semester. With finals comes a lot of stress. During stressful times, relaxation is even more imperative than usual. Relaxing whenever possible, and in…
Preparing for the Holidays: A Shopper’s List
November 20, 2017By: Ann Woodyard and John Grable MFP Faculty Seemingly without warning, the holiday season is in full swing. For many people, this time of year is exciting and full of anticipation. For others, the holidays are a time of worry and financial anxiety. If you are like most Americans,…
Tips on How to Pay for Graduate School
November 16, 2017It’s a given: going to graduate school can be expensive. Earning a master’s degree from a reputable university can be crucial to professional and financial growth, but that does not mean it is easily affordable. If you are considering an advanced degree, these options will help you pursue a graduate…
UGA Online Programs Accepting Spring Applicants
November 14, 2017Many online degree programs at the University of Georgia accept applications for spring enrollment. The deadline for spring is approaching quickly, so be sure to finish your application if you are interested! To find out more about each program’s application process, visit the Admissions section of the program’s webpage. Online…
Guest Blog: My Experience with Distance Learning, Mark Joyella (MFA)
November 7, 2017When my seven-year-old daughter wants a laugh, she says, “Daddy, did you do your homework today?” She thinks it’s second-grade hilarious that her father is a student, with teachers, classmates–and lots and lots of homework. In August, I added graduate student to my list of titles, alongside full-time Dad, reporter,…
Reflections on Teaching Online: Craig Piercy, MBT Faculty
November 7, 2017In my 20+ years of teaching in higher education, I have had the opportunity to provide instruction for various types of students and in various formats. These experiences include: in-class instruction to both large (300+ students) and small (10 students) classes at the undergraduate and graduate level; created and implemented…
National Distance Learning Week is Approaching!
November 1, 2017From November 6-10, the University of Georgia will be joining colleges and universities around the country to celebrate National Distance Learning Week (NDLW). Created in 2007, NDLW is an annual event geared towards generating awareness and appreciation for those involved in the online learning environment. As National Distance Learning Week…