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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…
Alumna Profile: Jenna Thayer, M.M.Ed
October 17, 2017“I knew that I wanted to be a chorus teacher from the time I was in the 6th grade. A teacher encouraged me, sent me to an honor choir, and made me feel that I had found something that I could be successful at. I remember thinking, ‘I want to do this forever.’”
Isaac Brown (BBA) Strives to Inspire His Daughters to Succeed
October 12, 2017A conversation with his two young daughters’ about their futures inspired Isaac Brown to earn his college degree: “I do not have a bachelor’s degree, so I felt I needed to set the precedent.” In addition to being a role model to his daughters, Isaac knew that obtaining his degree…
Valerie Boyd Recognized with a Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities
October 10, 2017Valerie Boyd, the Charlayne Hunter-Gault Distinguished Writer in Residence and an associate professor of journalism, received a Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities from Governor Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal. The sixth annual awards were presented in a ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol on Oct. 4, 2017. The awards are a partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia Humanities.
Make Midterms a Breeze With These Helpful Apps
October 5, 2017It’s finally October and that means it’s time for midterms! Many students can find it hard to keep up with their class workloads, use time efficiently, and study effectively. Here are several apps and websites that can help you ace those midterms and organize your hectic schedules: Momentum: Momentum is…
UGA Online Degrees Recognized for Excellence
October 5, 2017University of Georgia continues to receive recognition for its commitment to quality online degree programs. Most recently, UGA online degrees were highly ranked by AffordableColleges.com, TheBestSchools.org, CollegeChoice.net and OnlineColleges.com. The University of Georgia has been ranked number four among the best universities in the nation to receive an online master’s…
How to Broaden the Spectrum of Music Education Across Cultures
September 29, 2017Cross-cultural connections and community outreach can profoundly impact the way music education is valued in society. Although each music educator has the capacity to make global connections from other countries to the local classroom, not all music educators are aware that these opportunities exist. Damon Postle is a bluegrass musician…
Q&A Profile: Ashley Reese, MBT
September 28, 2017Ashley Reese graduated with an undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Alabama in 2014. She began working as a Software Developer for State Farm after graduating, and in 2016, Reese decided to enroll in the University of Georgia’s online Master of Business and Technology program.