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College of Public Health Launches Online Masters Program

June 23, 2023

UGA’s College of Public Health is launching a fully online, accredited Masters in Public Health (OMPH) in the spring of 2024.  The OMPH will offer greater access to the essential training this program provides and addresses some of the critical needs in Georgia, our nation, and around the…

Net Worth and Agreement on Spending May Influence if Couples Combine Finances

June 21, 2023

If you are like Dr. John Grable, an endowed professor in UGA’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences and UGA Online professor, your background may lead you to think that all cohabitating couples combine their finances. Grable’s research demonstrates that it is not so. Research from the…

Would You Like to Preserve Your Memory as You Age? Berries May be the Key.

June 21, 2023

Director of Dietetics and UGA Online professor Dr. Emma Laing shared advice for creating a balanced diet to combat the effects of aging in a recent article published by HealthDay. The article focused on the importance of incorporating flavanols into an everyday diet. Berries, dark chocolate, and…

The Peabody Awards – An Honor Like No Other

May 16, 2023

The Peabody Awards is an honor like no other with a history like no other. Housed at University of Georgia’s Grady School of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Peabody Awards celebrate excellence in entertainment in documentary, news, podcast/radio, arts, youth, and public service programming. The awards are presented…

U.S. News & World Report Ranks UGA Graduate Programs Top 10

May 12, 2023

U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of Georgia graduate and professional programs top 10 in the nation in their 2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School. The rankings recognize the growing demand the university has recently faced for these programs. UGA’s…

UGA Provost Speaks at White House Summit Panel

May 12, 2023

The University of Georgia’s Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost participated in a panel discussion hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The Invest in Nature Summit brought experts from various industries who focused on nature together to address climate challenges, investing in…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 4, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The University of Georgia is committed to the health and well-being of all students. Checking in with yourself regularly and understanding the signs of stress and anxiety are the first steps in prioritizing your mental health. The University of Georgia offers online resources…

MFA Nonfiction Alum Fulfills Dream

April 13, 2023

Tracy Coley graduated in 2019 from the Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts in Narrative Media Writing with a concentration in Narrative Nonfiction. She is the former editor of the local lifestyle publication Boom Magazine, teaches undergraduate journalism part-time at the University of Georgia and recently launched Lucky Dog Press,…

How UGA Research is Creating a Safer Future for Food

April 13, 2023

The University of Georgia Center for Food Safety is making strides to create a safer global food chain. Each year around 48 million people in the U.S. get sick from contaminated food or beverages and 3,000 die from foodborne illness. The center houses a team of scientists dedicated…

Preparing for Online Final Exams

April 11, 2023

As the end of the semester approaches, so does the dreaded finals season. Exams can cause stress and online exams may be unfamiliar to many students. Here are some tips to ensure the year ends smoothly. Get to know your exam and make a plan It may seem…