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Online MFT Faculty Member Receives Meigs Professorship

March 4, 2015

Dr. Mark Harrison, Program Lead for Online Master of Food Technology program, was given a Meigs Professorship. The Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorship is UGA’s highest award for excellence in instruction. He is one of four professors to share this honor for 2015. During his time at…

MFA Professor Will Speak at UGA Chapel

February 24, 2015

One of the professors for the low residency Master of Fine Arts in Narrative Media Writing program, John T. Edge, will be giving a lecture Thursday February 26th. The lecture will be in the Chapel on North Campus and it is open to the public.

Online Special Education Professor Earns Recognition in Community and State

February 20, 2015

Dr. Allison Nealy, a professor in the Bachelor of Science in Special Education online program, has been earning a lot of praise lately.  She was a nominee for the first Board of Regent’s Excellence in Online Teaching Award. Every year, the Board of Regent’s at the University of Georgia select professors from several universities in the state. She was the representative for UGA.

Student Loans for Online Learners

February 18, 2015

Student loans are a great option to help fund an online degree. They are not limited to students pursuing a traditional education, and online students can use loans to their advantage with the right strategy. US News and World Report shares some helpful advice for online student loans. They advise…

How to Negotiate for Tuition Assistance with Your Employer

February 13, 2015

Many companies offer tuition assistance to employees who are pursuing an online education. Negotiating with your boss for tuition assistance can be tricky, but GetEducated.com shared some helpful advice. 1. Lobby For Tuition Assistance.  Consider how your degree will benefit your employer. Be sure to mention that your degree…

Tips for Online Group Projects

February 10, 2015

Working in groups can be fun and educational, but it does not come without challenges. Even though online students do not see each other in person, they still work together online. Several UGA online professors assign group projects as a way for students to collaborate and learn from each other.

Online Instructor Will Speak at TEDxUGA!

February 5, 2015

Dawn Bennett-Alexander, who teaches online classes at the University of Georgia, has been chosen as a speaker at TEDxUGA. TEDxUGA is an independently organized speaker series on campus. Bennett-Alexander is a lawyer and an Employment Law and Legal Studies professor whose studies have centered around understanding diversity and each person’s…

Financial Planning Student Finds Balance with UGA Online Learning

February 3, 2015

Joseph Paoletti, online Master of Financial Planning student, has found a fit in online learning at UGA. After earning his undergraduate degree, he planned on getting his masters degree one day, but was not able to go back after going to work. That was until he found UGA Online…

UGA Online Alumni and Local Author Excels After Program

January 27, 2015

 Dede deLaughter started the Master of Adult Education online program with high expectations and was not let down. She was already involved in the world of Adult Education, as a staff member at University of North Georgia. She has a passion for adult learners, saying, “ I just found in…

Deadlines are Approaching for Online Undergraduate Summer Programs.

January 23, 2015

Deadlines for the summer online undergraduate programs are quickly approaching. The deadline to apply to the Bachelor of Science in Special Education is February 15. On March 1st, the applications for the Online Bachelor of Business degree will be due. If you would like to start your degree in either…