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The Peabody Awards Are Moving to Sunny California
March 4, 2024This year, the famous Peabody Awards ceremony will be hosted in Los Angeles for the first time in its 84-year history. Previously hosted in New York City, this year's ceremony will take place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on June 9th in LA.
UGA Food Scientists Receive Grant to Build Organic Growers Toolbox
March 1, 2024Abhinav Mishra, associate professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology – as well as faculty member and graduate program coordinator in the online Master of Food Technology program – has received a $3.5 million grant, alongside his colleague, Govindaraj Dev Kumar, as part of their ongoing work in food safety.
Family History Continues to Inspire Online Nutritional Sciences Professor
February 22, 2024To honor Black History Month, online Nutritional Sciences professor Caree Cotwright shared her family’s history in advocating for civil rights and building a community of inclusion
US News Ranks UGA Online Programs Among Nation’s Best
February 7, 2024U.S. News & World Report released their 2024 Best Online Programs rankings with several of the University of Georgia online programs in the top 10.
Short-form Journalists Turns Author
February 1, 2024What is your X factor? Explore what makes you exceptional and develop it. Grady Alum Polina Marinova Pompliano shares how she uncovers news-worthy subjects' X factors.
Online Graduate Degree Helps Veterinary Professional Expand Expertise
January 8, 2024Meet Michelle Kovacek Michelle Kovacek is a veterinarian professional with more than 18 years of experience. Before pursuing her graduate degree, Michelle studied sustainability and veterinary technology. She has been a licensed Veterinary Technician Nurse since 2010. Currently, Michelle works at Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health within…
5 Foods You Should Eat Right Away
December 20, 2023During the holiday season, many will find themselves in the kitchen cooking. Bringing loved ones together around the dinner table is cause for celebration. Nutritional Sciences play an important role in identifying food safety concerns. Professor in the online Nutritional Sciences program, Tracey Brigman from UGA’s Department…
Athens Local Grows Professional Roots with Online Graduate Degree
November 21, 2023Meet Abby Bryant Abby Bryant was born and raised a Dawgs fan in Athens, Georgia. Before pursuing an online graduate degree at the University of Georgia, Bryant earned her BBA in Marketing at Georgia College State University. Once Bryant graduated from GCSU, she applied her education…
Small Diet Changes, Big Environmental Impact
November 20, 2023UGA Online’s Professor of MS in Nutritional Sciences Emma Laing recently shared her perspective on the effects of small diet changes on the planet in a U.S. News article. The article explores the benefits of dietary…
The Sweet History of Halloween’s Iconic Treat
October 18, 2023Candy corn may be the most controversial treat of the fall season. You either think of the tri-colored candy with nostalgic feelings or you are put off by its waxy texture or the sweet flavor. Whatever your opinions on the candy are, you probably do not immediately think of its…