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Alumna featured in Forbes for mental health podcast
October 4, 2018
Joy Bradford, an alumna of the College of Education and a licensed psychologist, was recently featured on Forbes.com to discuss her mental health podcast and passion for promoting mental wellness in black women.
Associate professor featured in NBC short film on home schooling
September 13, 2018
Cheryl Fields-Smith explains why more African-American families are home-schooling their children.
Media mention: Kinesiology professor’s research continues to protect student athletes
August 22, 2018
In a recent interview on The Weather Channel, Don Corr of the Georgia High School Association explains how UGA research is today protecting student athletes.
Professor speaks on effort to bring mental health treatment to Spanish-speaking populations
August 15, 2018
Through the bilingual counseling program BIEN Bilingual Clinic at the Latin American Association (Athens), students in the College’s counseling program are reaching the Athens-area Hispanic population and addressing a real need.
Study shows sports betting drives viewership
August 6, 2018
According to a study by Steven Salaga in the department of kinesiology, viewers stay tuned to games longer when either team has a chance to cover the point spread.
Associate professor quoted on summer teacher training and development
July 3, 2018
Theodore Kopcha highlighted the importance of evolving the teacher training experience in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Faculty member lends homeschooling expertise to PBS News Hour
April 23, 2018
While white children still remain the majority of children taught at home, the number of black children is on the rise, says Cheryl Fields-Smith, associate professor in the department of educational theory and practice.
Media mention: Baker quoted in Washington Post
April 20, 2018
The star of this year's NCAA women's basketball tournament has to draw a shaky line between her athletic abilities and the experience on a national TV show, he says.
Smagorinsky shines light on effective school leaders
April 9, 2018
During his ongoing research study, Peter Smagorinsky discovered an outstanding principal who was praised by a participant for his leadership and involvement at a Madison County high school.
Professor challenges 'Lean In' in wake of #MeToo movement
March 27, 2018
Laura Bierema was quoted by CNN Money on the book's message of women's workplace empowerment.