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Nick Chiles co-authors “The Black Family Who Built America”
October 16, 2025Nick Chiles (Low-Residency MFA in Narrative Nonfiction, '22) practices what he teaches. The clinical assistant professor not only teaches feature writing at Grady College but he writes books —23 of them to date—during the summer and winter breaks when he is not teaching.
Adam Milewski named inaugural Faculty Innovation Fellow
October 14, 2025For Adam Milewski, Professor & Department Head for the online Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Geology program, innovation started with a passion for water. That passion evolved into satellite-based technology, a patented tool for groundwater research, and today, a leadership role at the University of Georgia, shaping a culture of discovery.
MFA alumnus shares Pulitzer Prize finalist story with Sunday Long Read Podcast
October 7, 2025The intersection between investigative reporting and narrative writing almost always delivers powerhouse journalism. And that’s what alumnus Max Blau (MFA ’18) discussed with Jacob Feldman, host and co-founder of The Sunday Long Read Podcast.The national podcast episode is set to air Sept. 26, 2025.
Fanbin Kong expands global research connections through AgINSPIRE
September 30, 2025For faculty like Fanbin Kong, professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology's online Master of Food Technology program, and Gaelen Burke, professor in the Department of Entomology, AgINSPIRE opened the door to new collaborations, research directions and student opportunities.
Dr. Milewski named as UGA Faculty Innovation Fellows
August 29, 2025The University of Georgia Innovation Fellows Program, a university-wide initiative to provide the UGA community with improved, peer-delivered access to information, training, and assistance related to innovation and entrepreneurship, announced its first cohort of Faculty Innovation Fellows.
Dr. Timothy Cain Named Associate Director of the McBee Institute
August 19, 2025The Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education announced that Dr. Timothy R. Cain, professor of higher education in the Online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education Administration program, has been appointed Associate Director at the McBee Institute.
UGA’s First Fully Online Doctoral Degree to Launch in Learning, Design, and Technology
August 11, 2025The University of Georgia’s Mary Frances Early College of Education is introducing the online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Learning, Design, and Technology, the university’s first fully online doctoral program. Starting Fall 2026 but accepting applications now, this 51-credit program is designed for experienced administrators, educators, and instructional design professionals looking to lead technology-enhanced learning initiatives in P-12 schools, higher education, healthcare, and industry.
How Tommy Thrasher’s Journey as a Parent Led Him to UGA’s Online M.A.T. in Special Education
August 11, 2025Tommy Thrasher (online M.A.T. ’25) and the world of special education are inextricably bound. In fact, his experience with individualized education programs and specialized instruction began long before joining the M.A.T. program at UGA.
Brains, games, and VR frames: How UGA researchers are rewriting the rules of learning
August 7, 2025Virtual reality simulations that teach residents how to prepare and react to natural disasters. Game-based systems that help unlock neurodiverse kids’ problem-solving skills and interest in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics). Artificial intelligence programs that help people with epilepsy remember to take their medicines. These are the kinds of innovative educational tools University of Georgia researchers are developing to revolutionize how teachers teach and students learn.
Emily Chen-Bendle joins the McBee Institute as Associate Director of Distance Learning
July 10, 2025The Louise McBee Institute recently announced that Dr. Emily Chen-Bendle has joined the Institute as associate director of distance learning. In this position, Dr. Chen-Bendle will support and advance the Institute’s Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education Management, Online M.Ed., and Governor’s Teaching Fellows programs.