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Juggling Work, Home, AND School

August 1, 2023

A recent survey of online students at the University of Georgia found that one of the main reasons they have chosen to pursue a degree online is that it gives them far more flexibility. These students have careers and families that must take priority.  So how do you…

Jere W. Morehead on 10 Years as President of UGA

July 31, 2023

President Jere W. Morehead sat down with Georgia Magazine in July to reflect on his time as the President of the university and what he sees for the future of the University of Georgia. Morehead is proud of the remarkable period of achievement the university has seen over the past decade.

“Money” Magazine places UGA on its 2023 list of Best Colleges in America

July 27, 2023

In June of 2023, “Money” magazine named UGA one of America’s best colleges. “Money” awarded UGA 4.5 out of 5 stars with their new star rating system and placed UGA on their list of Annual Best Colleges in America. “Money” cited UGA’s excellent statistics as reasons for the high score.

Summer Reading for Professional and Personal Development

June 23, 2023

After the fall and spring terms, summer can provide some time to reflect on the ways that your coursework in your online program applies to your professional development. We know that reading can inspire reflection, so UGA Online has selected four books which may provide ideas and inspiration for…

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…