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UGA Online Bachelor’s Ranked #4 in the Nation for Affordability
September 26, 2017The University of Georgia’s Online Bachelor’s programs have been ranked #4 in the nation in terms of best value. “We are thrilled to learn that our rigorous online degrees are being recognized by AffordableColleges.com for their value and their contributions to our students’ successes,” says Stephen Balfour, Director of the…
Announcing This Year’s Online Learning Fellows Faculty
September 21, 2017The Office of Online Learning (OOL) will collaborate with faculty from Franklin, Terry, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Grady to create innovative online courses for Summer 2018. Course offerings will range from Statistical Software Programming to Communication Law. During fall 2017, the online faculty fellows will work closely with the…
Guest Blog: Library Services for Distance Learners
September 18, 2017If you’re new to distance education classes or simply want to know what sort of assistance the libraries provide, here are some of the services that are available to currently-enrolled UGA distance learners: Delivery Services The libraries provide delivery services for Georgia and out-of-state residents. We’ll send book chapter…
Meet the Faculty: Elizabeth L. Andress, Foods and Nutrition
September 14, 2017“The science of food related to production, processing, preparing and eating is fascinating. It is a medium for the application and interweaving of microbiology, chemistry and engineering as well as behavioral sciences,” explains Elizabeth Andress, professor in the online Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition, Community Nutrition program.
How to Connect With Your Fellow Dawgs As An Online Student
September 7, 2017At first thought, it can seem difficult to develop the same affinity for the school you attend as an online student in comparison to a student that attends on campus. However, there are plenty of ways to connect with other online students, alumni, and the university itself in your own…
10 Time Management Mistakes You Might Be Making As An Online Student
September 5, 2017Taking online courses may be convenient and time-flexible, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to do. Time management can be a challenge for some online students, especially when they are starting out. You can set yourself up for success as an online student by avoiding these time management pitfalls: Keeping…
Alumna Profile: Jessica Tirado, M.M.Ed
August 31, 2017
Krystal Lokkesmoe Makes Connections Between the Business and Health Spheres
August 29, 2017After several years thriving as a project manager and public health consultant in Atlanta, Georgia, Krystal knew that she needed to complete her degree to take the next step in her career. While the thought of uprooting her life and career was daunting, Krystal knew the benefits of returning to…
Alumna Profile: Sarra Sedghi, MFA
August 24, 2017On August 5th, the inaugural class of MFA students at Grady College were recognized in convocation ceremonies. Of the fourteen graduating students who completed the new, two year, low-residency narrative writing program, Sarra Sedghi is the youngest program graduate and member of the non-fiction writing cohort. While earning her AB…
2017 University of Georgia New Faculty Orientation
August 22, 2017UGA’s New Faculty Orientation took place on August 2nd at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. The event, coordinated by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Center for Teaching and Learning, featured sessions on the university’s tripartite mission, University of Georgia traditions, remarks from Provost Pamela Whitten, as well as…