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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May 4, 2023May 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, 2023Tracy 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, 2023The 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, 2023As 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…
UGA Helps Combat National Veterinarian Shortage
April 6, 2023The medical professional shortage has been covered in the news, but veterinarians are not often mentioned in that coverage. However, there is a veterinarian shortage now, too. Dr. Michelle Henry Barton shared with Atlanta News First that there are many reasons for the shortage. She said many families…
Online Professor Jill Stefaniak Wins 2023 Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award
March 16, 2023Jill Stefaniak, the Online M.Ed. Learning, Design, and Technology Master’s Program Coordinator as well as associate professor in the department of workforce education and instructional technology, won the 2023 University System of Georgia’s Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award for online teaching! Stefaniak is a nationally recognized leader in instructional…
Spring 2023 Commencement
March 16, 2023Mark your calendars to celebrate all your hard work at the Spring Graduate Ceremony! See below for important information regarding the commencement ceremony. General Information: Location: Sanford Stadium Date: Thursday, May 11, 2023 (Note: the inclement weather plan will be to host the ceremony on May 12,…
Online Career Services Available
March 16, 2023The Career Center has a suite of online services you can use! In the student resource section of online.uga.edu, you can find links to Career Center virtual drop in hours, a way to make appointments for an online consulting session, resources to help with career development, resume and interview…
Spring 2023 Virtual Mental Health Workshops
March 15, 2023These virtual workshops for students combine group meetings and support with exercises so you can apply what you learn. Check out the description below provided by the University System of Georgia to see which workshop may benefit you. Dealing with Depression Depression is one of the…
Celebrate Black History with UGA Through Online Lectures, Articles and Recordings
February 15, 2023Celebrate Black History with UGA through online lectures, articles, and recordings. Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Hamilton Holmes – Lecture series and the UGA Libraries Black Oral History Project. The 2023 Holmes-Hunter Signature Lecture. Learn more about Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Hamilton Holmes…