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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…
David Hall: Reaching His Goals From 35,000 Feet
October 30, 2017In 2010, David Hall left the University of Georgia as an undergraduate with his eyes set on the sky–or more specifically, flight school. Three years later when David achieved his dream of becoming a professional airline pilot, he quickly realized in order to advance his career, he would need to return to…
Julie Rigdon, Committed to Helping Children With Disabilities Achieve All That They Can
October 26, 2017In 2011, Julie Rigdon’s husband lost his job after hereditary retinal disease left him visually impaired. Rigdon took on work as a school secretary to support her family, but in time she realized she had to do more. By the fall of 2014, Rigdon was ready to pursue a…
Caree Cotwright, Community Nutrition Faculty, Featured in FACS Magazine
October 24, 2017Caree Cotwright, a professor in the University of Georgia’s online Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition, Community Nutrition, was recently featured on the cover of the fall 2017 issue of FACS magazine. The article highlights her commitment to the fight against childhood obesity. Cotwright has spent…