Tag: Mary Frances Early College of Education
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Kogan recognized for advancing family-centered prevention science
Kogan has been named a Fellow of the Society for Prevention Research.
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Professor discusses adoption, future of wearable tech
Patrick O’Connor, a professor of kinesiology in the Mary Frances Early College of Education, spoke…
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Does exercise really improve mental health?
How, where and why you work out may be more important than the amount of…
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Most gifted students feel supported, but one in three feel stigmatized
Some gifted students struggle with peer interactions and sense of belonging.
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How the world is preparing the workforce for AI
A new study finds not all countries are focused on preparing for the AI revolution.
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Senior lecturer credits students for her love of teaching
Gretchen Thomas introduces students to educational technology.
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AI may speed up the grading process for teachers
Teachers can use AI to grade papers faster but might sacrifice accuracy in the process.
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Forming connections through robotics and literature
Faculty combined storytelling and coding in a robotics workshop for elementary and middle grade students.
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Study connects exercise with improved sleep quality in women with PTSD symptoms
Kinesiology researchers made progress in research that could help groups that experience PTSD.
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Ten employees selected for eighth cohort of Women’s Staff Leadership Institute
The cohort will run from April to November 2025.
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Experience UGA connects classrooms to campus
Program brings CCSD students to UGA for learning opportunities.
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Physical education partnership built on observation
The partnership works to bridge gaps in physical education for students with disabilities.
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Fear of rejection influences how children conform to peers
New research highlights how rejection sensitivity shapes children’s social behavior in school.
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2025 Graduate Student Awards
Graduate Student Excellence-in-Teaching Awards The Excellence-in-Teaching Award was established by the Graduate School to recognize…
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2025 Graduate Faculty Awards
Dean’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate Education These awards, one for graduate coordinators and…
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2025 Meigs Teaching Professors
Three faculty members were named Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professors. The professorship is the university’s highest…
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Three professors honored with UGA’s highest award for teaching
Andrews, Schmidt and Snyder recognized for innovative instruction, engaged mentorship
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Longtime UGA supporter Sanford Orkin dies at 93
Orkin was a trustee of the UGA Foundation and UGA Real Estate Foundation.
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Supporting students, strengthening Athens
Taking strategic steps to balance enrollment growth with campus and community resources.
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UGA celebrates fifth anniversary of college’s naming in honor of Mary Frances Early
This year also marks the 25th anniversary of UGA’s Mary Frances Early Lecture series.
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Institute for AI awards first interdisciplinary seed grants
New grant program builds upon institute’s 40 years of discovery and innovation.
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Mary Frances Early Lecture celebrates 25 years
The lecture honors Early’s work as a quiet trailblazer.
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Award-winning UGA program selects 2025 cohort
The Rural Engagement Workshop supports collaborative academic research.
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UGA’s online degree programs rank highly and retain students
Strong student experience and engaging coursework keeps retention rates close to 100%.
