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How to Effectively Network With Peers and Industry Leaders as an Online Student
February 1, 2018There are many important advantages that attending classes online has over traditional college, especially for working adults with busy schedules. But if you’re worried about a lack of networking and cultivating relationships, think again. Today’s networking is far from exclusively in-person. Meaningful connections and job opportunities often come from…
Healthy Chickens for a Healthy Economy: Maximizing bird health to improve the poultry industry
January 30, 2018In Georgia, poultry farming isn’t just an industry.
How to Be Successful in an Online Program—Advice from Online Students & Alumni
January 23, 2018Have you been considering an online degree but not sure it’s the right move for you? You’re not alone. There are many UGA Online students and alumni who overcame their hesitations so they could achieve more for themselves, for their families and for their communities by earning their degree online…
How To Better Connect with Faculty & Staff as an Online Student
January 18, 2018One of the top hesitations for students considering an online program is the fear that they won’t have the opportunity to to connect with professors when they have questions or to obtain lasting connections for the future. Fortunately, this fear is far from reality. In reality, professors and staff at…
How higher education learning gets moving in the cloud
January 16, 2018Bringing traditional face-to-face courses online is possible--and one university did it with physical education
Set Your New Year’s Resolution by Committing to Online Education
January 11, 2018New Year’s resolutions. We see our friends, family, colleagues, etc. posting about theirs all over social media each January. Even if you aren’t posting about yours, you probably have them. But have you considered using the New Year to kickstart an educational journey, learn…
40 Years Later, Susan Swann Jumps Back into School with Online BBA
January 8, 2018Susan Swann was 40 years removed from the classroom when she took her first steps towards completing her degree. In those 40 years she had raisedthree wonderful kids with her husband and become a manager in a global corporation; and yet, she still felt like there was something missing. Susan…
UGA and FDA help prepare medical device regulators for massive shifts in regulations
December 13, 2017The 5th Annual Medical Device Regulations Conference held at the UGA Gwinnett Campus just outside of Atlanta, addressed massive shifts currently facing regulatory science professionals such as the new MDR and its global implications. Cosponsored by the US Food and Drug Administration and the University of Georgia’s International…
How to Ensure Homemade Gifts are Safe to Eat
December 13, 2017You look at the pretty relish, salsa or preserve in the glass jar your friend or co-worker gave you. Then the wondering begins; is the canned food gift safe to eat? While it is not possible to guarantee safety with homemade food items, there are some pointers to keep in…
Is A Fried Holiday Turkey A Fire Hazard?
December 13, 2017Frying a holiday turkey may sound like fun, but it can be tricky. Here are a few tips from University of Georgia experts to help make sure your bird is thoroughly cooked and your holiday doesn’t include a trip to the emergency room or a call to the fire department.