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UGA Online Alumni and Local Author Excels After Program
January 27, 2015Dede 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, 2015Deadlines 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…
Is Online Learning Right for You?
January 20, 2015Deciding to go with an online program instead of a traditional degree program is not always an easy choice. What works for one person might not be right for everyone. US News and World report has a helpful research guide to see if online learning is right for you. These…
UGA Online Faculty Member to Collaborate with Department of Defense Research
January 13, 2015A UGA Online faculty member, Dr. Bonnie Cramond, is involved with research with the Department of Defense. Cramond is an educational psychology professor and will be part of a team from the University of Georgia College of Education that analyze gifted education programs in US Department of Defense schools. The…
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…