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News Articles
Stressing Over Finals? There’s an App for That!
November 22, 2016You are tenacious and focused, tackling the challenges of earning your degree from a prestigious university and we see you. Finals are looming and we know they can be stressful. So UGA’s online learning team tracked down five stress management and study apps to help you feel anxiety-free as you study for your online exams and prepare for the upcoming season.
Helping Student Veterans Succeed. That’s Our Commitment.
November 17, 2016The University of Georgia is nationally recognized for being a veteran-friendly school. Part of what makes UGA so welcoming to student veterans are the programs offered through the Student Veteran Resource Center (SVRC). Among them are the Student Veteran Transition and the Readiness Coaching programs, now also available to online student veterans. Transition coaching is focused on support for students transitioning into UGA, while readiness coaching is geared more towards career preparation.
Amazing Online Student and Lifelong Bulldog Fan Applies Knowledge Gained to His Job at CDC
November 15, 2016As an undergrad, Michael Crawley bounced between colleges and did a stint in the Navy. But he still rooted for the Dogs. “I’ve been a Bulldog fan since I’ve been old enough to even know what football was!” Crawley said with a laugh.
Summer Hanson Schedules an Online Business Degree into her Itinerary
November 9, 2016When Summer Hanson was offered a job as a flight attendant with Delta Air Lines, she felt that it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Fewer than one-tenth of one percent of applicants received an offer, and she was thrilled to be selected. However, Summer had a year of classes left in her campus-based program before completing her business degree, and she was concerned that a constantly on-the-move lifestyle would prevent her from earning her BBA.
Emotion in Music — Teaching Eclectic Styles and Improvisation
November 8, 2016Musical improvisation encourages individual expression and a deeper relationship with music. Teaching improvisation however, requires training. Research by Taylor and Georgia State University’s Martin Norgaard, uncovered a need for pre-service teacher training in the art of fostering improvisational skills and creativity. “The benefit of teaching improvisation in the classroom is that it provides the opportunity for students to develop the art of musical expression through articulation, phrasing and inflection” says Skip Taylor, Music Education faculty at the University of Georgia, Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
UGA Online Regulatory Affairs Alumni Commit to Saving Lives by Learning the Latest in Medical Device Regulations
November 3, 2016Regulation of medical devices is a crucial aspect of the healthcare field that many of us depend on in our everyday lives. Online Regulatory Affairs faculty and students are committed to saving the lives of others by improving and ensuring the quality of medical devices. Learning from industry professionals about the future direction of regulations is a critical component. UGA recently wrapped up its 4th annual Medical Device Regulations conference, where those in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries were able to hear from industry professionals about the quality and production of medical devices.
Saving Students Money With Free Online Textbooks
November 1, 2016The University System of Georgia has been a nationwide leader in helping students save money through free online textbooks. UGA has been at the forefront of those efforts, helping its students save more than $2 million in textbooks since 2013.
Amazing Online Alumnus Paul Rockwell’s Online MFT Degree Was Beneficial to His Career Path
October 25, 2016Corporate Chef Paul Rockwell, who serves on the Board of Directors of the Research Chefs Association, started out as a restaurant chef with a commitment to become more.
UGA Online Faculty Create Community in the Online Classroom
October 20, 2016Creating community in the classroom is an essential part of the educational experience. Our online faculty members, as seen in the video, work hard to build those relationships in the online classroom. In fact, many of our online faculty members believe that the sense of community is even stronger in online classes than in ones on campus, and they thoroughly enjoy teaching in the online environment.
Amazing Online Students: Brittany Colquitt Finally Able to Attend Her Dream School, UGA
October 18, 2016“As a teacher, I know a true educator never stops their love for getting an education,” expressed online student Brittany Colquitt. Her story truly reflects that sentiment. After getting her undergraduate degree at Kennesaw State University, Colquitt taught 7th grade social studies in Cherokee County for nine years. Now, while maintaining her job as a middle school teacher, she is advancing her education by getting her Master’s degree in Middle Grades Education online, so she can advance the education of others and continue to pass on her love of learning to her students.