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UGA Online Programs Earn Spots in Rankings by US News and World Report!
January 8, 2015US News and World report released their rankings of the the top online programs in the country and UGA made the cut! UGA was named the 23rd best online graduate education program. It also made the top 100 best online undergraduate programs. These rankings were determined by evaluating a few…
UGA Now Accepting Applications for MFA in Narrative Media Writing Program!
January 6, 2015The low- residency Master of Fine Arts degree in Narrative Media writing will launch this fall at UGA! It will be the first of its kind at a major research institution. The program is for writers who are looking to boost their careers by studying narrative non-fiction and screenwriting. Narrative…
UGA Ranked in Kiplinger’s Best Values in Public Colleges.
December 30, 2014“The University of Georgia has been ranked No. 10 on Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list of 100 best values among public colleges and universities for 2015. UGA climbed to the tenth position last year based on improved test scores and a more-competitive admission rate and held its place in the top 10…
Online Learning Glossary
December 24, 2014Once you enter the world of online learning, it can be difficult to catch up on the lingo being thrown around by professors and other students. US News Report has put together a helpful glossary to stay up to date with the online learning language. These are a few of…
Invention by MFT Faculty Member is Part of Food Technology History
December 19, 2014Dr. Aaron Brody, Master of Food Technology faculty member, has made many contributions to the world of food technology, including the the strain gage denture tenderometer. In Dr. Brody’s graduate school days, he created the device that demonstrates how different kinds food are chewed. Dr. Brody said that “The device…
How to Make Your Scholarship Essay Stand Out
December 11, 2014It can be difficult to help your scholarship application stand out. US News and World Report shares ways to make your scholarship essay memorable. “1. Know your audience: Although we’re looking at scholarship essays as a whole, it’s important to realize that every scholarship provider is looking for a specific…
5 Resources The Library Offers for Online Students!
December 10, 20141. Request a Book. There are several library texts and books online, but some are only available in print at the library. If you need a resource, but cannot make it to the library, you can fill out a form to have it sent to you. This…
US News and World Report Shares Their Tips for Finals
December 8, 2014Before students enjoy a break at the end of December, they must make it through finals. Here are some great tips from Jeremy S. Hyman and Lynn F. Jacobs at US News and World Report for students, online or on campus, who are about to take their final exams. “1.
Online Tutoring Available for Distance Learning Students
December 8, 2014The University of Georgia’s Division of Academic Enhancement offers free online tutoring for all currently enrolled UGA students. This means that online students have access to personal tutors, no matter where they are studying! Online tutoring is available for Math and Statistics as well as writing assignments or projects (course…
MFT Professor Helped Create “Starburst” Candy!
December 8, 2014UGA Online faculty member, Aaron Brody, Ph. D., was on the product development team for M&M’s Candies (now part of Mars), while many of the candies we know and love today were being developed. Dr. Brody shared the story of his role in the development of “Starburst”. The team had…