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Niche Ranks UGA 10th in U.S.
September 9, 2022The University of Georgia was ranked 10th among public universities in the U.S. by Niche at the end of August. UGA scored highly for academics, value, diversity and athletics on a ranking that compared over 500 colleges and universities. Retention…
The Effects of Coffee on Cholesterol
September 7, 2022Whether online or on campus, coffee is a common staple for students at the University of Georgia. Emma Laing, UGA Director of Dietetics and professor in the online M.S. in Foods and Nutrition program, shared insights in the Huffington Post’s recent article about how coffee…
5 Tips for Finding an Online Graduate Degree Program
September 2, 2022Making the decision to pursue a graduate degree is a big deal. Not only is it a significant investment of time and money, but it's also a major life decision that can very positively affect your career and your future. With all this in mind, you want to be sure that you're choosing the right program.
Should You Get Your Master’s Degree Online?
August 15, 2022So you've decided to get your master's degree, and you're wondering if you should go the online route or complete it in-person. First of all, congratulations. Whichever format you go with, a master's degree is a great step to furthering your education and your career. It's also a major accomplishment that nobody will ever be able to take away from you. There are a few things to consider when making your decision about whether or not to complete your master's degree online, such as your learning style, your location, and your schedule. Let's take a closer look at each of these factors.
UGA Vice President to deliver commencement address to graduate students
May 5, 2022Jennifer Frum, UGA’s vice president for public service and outreach, will deliver the graduate Commencement address on May 13, at 9:30 a.m. in Stegeman Coliseum. Tickets are not required for this ceremony. Graduate ceremony speaker Jennifer Frum became UGA’s fourth vice president for public service and outreach in…
List of Mental Well-Being Resources for Online UGA Students
May 5, 2022In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we have compiled a list of resources that are available to online students. In addition to these items listed below, more details regarding mental health resources can be found at: https://well-being.uga.edu/ These following resources are all provided by UGA: • 24/7 Interpersonal Violence…
Online faculty member receives the inaugural UGA Award for Excellence in Teaching
April 15, 2022Two faculty members received the first University of Georgia Award for Excellence in Teaching, which recognizes exemplary instruction by teaching faculty. The 2021-2022 honorees are Mark W. Huber, senior lecturer in the online Master of Business and Technology program, and Melissa Landers-Potts, senior lecturer in the department…
How to ask for a raise
April 7, 2022The pandemic has been a time of reflection. If you’re content with your job, but not your salary, you may be missing out by not asking for a raise. Kenneth White, an associate professor in the Master of Science in Financial Planning in UGA’s…
Free tax assistance from UGA VITA program
April 6, 2022Filing taxes is intimidating for many people, luckily UGA’s partnership with Georgia United Credit Union and the IRS offers free tax preparation for Georgia residents. The UGA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has provided free tax preparation services to Athens and surrounding areas for…
Celebrating the legacy of Mary Lyndon
March 29, 2022As women’s history month comes to a close, UGA Online would like to give special recognition to the first female graduate of the University of Georgia, Mary Lyndon. Lyndon holds several “first” titles, including the first woman Associate Professor of Education and Dean of Women at UGA in 1919. …