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UGA Traditions and Campus Customs
August 11, 2016Whether you live on campus or not, it’s important to know the traditions your school embraces! UGA has many traditions, but here are just a few so you can get to know the customs and personality of the university: Ringing the Chapel Bell A bell tower originally crowned the roof of…
UGA Online BBA Student Nyaboke Machini Loves the Flexibility of Getting Her Degree Online
August 9, 2016Nyaboke Machini's first bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia led her to a job at a nonprofit startup. In this lean environment, where everyone wore many hats, she developed an interest in becoming a project manager and consultant. Nyaboke wanted to sharpen her business acumen in order to successfully navigate her way into this new field, so she returned to UGA to enroll in the online Bachelor of Business Administration degree completion program offered by the Terry College of Business.
Book Bargains: Tips for Saving Money on Textbooks
August 4, 2016Here are some tips to keep in mind when buying books for school this year and ways that UGA is trying to help reduce your textbook costs: Check out books from the UGA Library Be sure to check the UGA Library as they may have the book you may need! “Sometimes…
Committed to “The Georgia Way”: UGA Online Graduates Excel as Alumni Leaders
August 2, 2016As a veteran, former alumni chapter president and lifelong Georgia Bulldog fan, Adrian Bailey encompasses many of UGA’s values. He’s also an incredible advocate for UGA online classes, having led UGA’s alumni chapter in Richmond and encouraged the Executive Director of UGA Alumni Relations to get an online degree as…
Anne Hurne to Take Over as Program Coordinator for MFA Program
July 28, 2016The UGA Office of Online Learning and Grady College of Mass Communication and Journalism is happy to announce that Anne Hurne is Grady’s new Graduate Coordinator Assistant! In addition, Hurne will be taking over Kelly Meyer’s position as Program Coordinator of the Master of Fine Arts degree program.
UGA Performing Arts Center Announces Roster of Artists for 2016-2017 Season
July 26, 2016If you’re an online student who doesn’t live in Athens, making a visit to UGA’s incredible campus is always a good idea! When in the Classic City, be sure to check out the multitude of talent on display at the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center, as it recently announced…
2016-17 Online Learning Fellows Program to Focus On Maintaining and Improving Course Quality
July 26, 2016This year’s Online Learning Fellows (OLF) Program, offered through the Office of Online Learning, will focus on course scale, quality and sustainability for a select number of high-demand online courses. The objective of this year’s program is to expand enrollment opportunities to UGA students in these high-demand courses, while at…
Faculty Workshops – Developing Your Online Course
July 21, 2016In Fall 2016, the Office of Online Learning will lead four different workshops, each offered multiple times throughout August, September and October, for faculty members who want to create new online courses.
MFP Student Hattie Hutson Able to Better Help Clients With Knowledge Gained in Online Classes
July 21, 2016With a full-time job and a busy schedule, Hattie Hutson was looking for a way to expand her knowledge without having to drop everything to go to school. Hutson found the perfect compromise in UGA’s Master of Financial Planning degree program.
Valerie Boyd, Director of Narrative Nonfiction, Featured on Georgia Public Broadcasting Radio Show
July 19, 2016Print is not dead. This is the point that Valerie Boyd, director of the Narrative Nonfiction track of UGA’s Low-Residency MFA Program in Narrative Media Writing, wants to make, despite the quickly changing journalism industry. Boyd recently discussed her new program and her thoughts on journalism on Georgia Public Broadcasting’s (GPB) radio show.