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Amazing Student: Tommy Thrasher

Tommy Thrasher (M.A.T. ’25) and the world of special education are inextricably bound. In fact, his experience with individualized education programs and specialized instruction began long before joining the M.A.T. program at UGA. 

Three College alumni named to UGA’s 2024 40 Under 40 Class

This year, the College’s 40 Under 40 honorees are Jemelleh Coes (Ph.D. ’18), Mike MacDonald (B.B.A. ’10, M.S. ’13), and E. Spencer Tolley (B.S.Ed. ’11).

Does exercise really improve mental health?

How, where, and why you work out may be more important than the amount of exercise you get, according to a study by Patrick O’Connor, a professor in the Department of Kinesiology.

Summer course prepares graduate students to work with alternative communication devices

The intensive course provides hands-on experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to graduate students in the College's communication sciences and disorders program.

How social media powers discussions of burnout, career transition among teachers

A new study from three College of Education alumni explores how teachers use Reddit to discuss burnout and leaving the teaching profession.

Generative AI workshop helps local educators create culturally responsive assessments

Clinical associate professor Morgan Faison and graduate research assistant Matthew Nyaaba recently led a professional development session for educators at Athens Community Career Academy.

Amazing Student: Erin Mulkey

Erin Mulkey (M.A.T. '25) hopes to become the Latin teacher she had in high school; a teacher who inspires a love for a dead language in a fun and meaningful way.

AI may speed up the grading process for teachers

Grading can be a time-consuming task for many teachers. Artificial intelligence tools may help ease the strain, according to a new study by associate professor Xiaoming Zhai.

Congratulations to the College’s 16 First Honor Graduates for spring 2025

Sixteen First Honor Graduates in the College will be recognized at UGA’s spring 2025 undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 9.

Sport management alumna engages fans

Elsa Paulick (B.S.Ed. ’24) starting working for the Savannah Bananas baseball team to gain experience in the sports industry. Now in her fifth season with the Bananas, Paulick stayed involved with the team as it grew and worked her way up to a full-time position.
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