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Empowering University of Georgia students to build their futures through hands-on experiences.

As the first chartered state university in the country in 1785, the University of Georgia has a long and distinguished history in the development and dissemination of the nation’s intellectual, cultural and environmental heritage. One of the largest and most diverse institutions of its kind in the nation, the College offers 16 undergraduate majors and more than 34 graduate programs leading to careers as educators, counselors, psychologists, administrators, researchers, educational and health-related specialists. The College offers numerous opportunities for research with highly cited faculty in its many centers, institutes and laboratories. Faculty in the College are ranked among the most productive researchers in the nation. Assistantships are available in many centers and laboratories conducting research in areas such as exceptional children, troubling behavior, assessment testing, literacy, urban and diversity education, family and child relationships, autism, stuttering, exercise science, health, physical education and sport studies. The College’s programs prepare graduates to work with individuals from infancy through adulthood in schools, community agencies, colleges and universities.

10/08/2026

For National Be a Teacher Day, we set up a hidden mic outside 's Aderhold Hall and asked people passing by, "why is teaching important?" 🍎📚

10/02/2026

From the classroom to the house! 🐾🏠

Congratulations to Taylor Brown, a University of Georgia alumna and graduate of the Mary Frances Early College of Education, on an incredible run on Big Brother 28!

Taylor made it all the way to the Final Two, finishing the season as the runner-up.

We’re proud to call Taylor a alumna and excited to see where her journey takes her next!❤️🖤

📸 Big Brother / CBS

10/01/2026

T.J. Ragan, a clinical professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education, carries out teaching, engages in clinical practice, and serves as director of the UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic. In doing so, she not only prepares future speech-language pathologists, but also helps to provide innovative and evidence-based care to patients and families all over Georgia.

At , Ragan stresses the importance of working together and promotes hands-on learning by giving graduate students the chance to put their classroom knowledge into practice in a clinical environment. She and the clinic team offer services and support to both children and adults while also increasing awareness of matters relating to speech, language, and hearing among the residents of the Athens area.

If you want to learn more about Ragan's work, click the link below: mfecoe.com/4xXhMa7

09/22/2026

🚨Calling all EduDawgs🚨

You’re invited to walk in the UGA Homecoming Parade with students, faculty, and staff on Friday, Oct. 2. You don't want to miss out!

Sign up here: mfecoe.com/4xGEX8u

09/14/2026

The Annual Homecoming Tailgate is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for October 3 at the Head Terrace at the Miller Learning Center.

Register here: https://mfecoe.com/Homecomingtailgate

09/10/2026

The sport management program in the Mary Frances Early College of Education has been ranked No. 6 nationally in Niche’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings.

This recognition comes as UGA earned an A+ overall grade, placing the university among the top 2.5% of colleges scored by Niche.

Congratulations to our faculty, staff, and students who continue to make this achievement possible.

08/26/2026

As a sport management student in the , Elsa Paulick (B.S.Ed. '24) spent weekends working for The Savannah Bananas exhibition baseball team in catering and merchandise roles. After graduation, she became a first impression specialist for the team, where she invests in impactful game moments with each fan.

“I get to give those first moments I had to new people. I thrive in this environment where I’m able to be caring, different, fun, hungry, and constantly growing,” she said. “Going to UGA gave me that mentality to wake up every morning and attack the day and go at it.”

Read more about Elsa's journey with the Bananas in Georgia Magazine: https://mfecoe.com/news082626

08/18/2026

Kinda chic to support students. For a gift of $5 or more, you can support student success and secure your own Go Dawgs keychain: https://mfecoe.com/FY27keychain

08/14/2026

The child who plays alone during recess may be perfectly content doing so, according to a new study from the Mary Frances Early College of Education.

The research found that some elementary school children who appear unsociable actually just prefer being solo, as long as they know they belong in a broader social setting. These children knew their peers would still invite them to play even if they opted out from time to time. That knowledge acted as a buffer against potential feelings of loneliness.

Learn more about this study at the link below! 🔗

08/13/2026

☀️Summer looks a little different for every EduDawg! ☀️

From studying abroad in Argentina, England, Spain, and Greece to gaining hands-on experience working at internships, camps, and the University of Georgia's orientation, our Student Ambassadors made the most of their time this summer both on and off campus.

📸 Check out these photos to get a glimpse of their summer adventures:

• Olivia Sneed spent two weeks abroad in Greece, then came back to Athens and worked as a summer camp counselor at Extra Special People. ESP

• KB Braswell interned with the 2026 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta BRAIN Program, working with adolescents who have suffered TBIs and are seeking independence in adulthood. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

• Zurnia Dickerson served UGA this summer as an orientation leader. UGA Orientation

• Sophia Braun studied abroad in Seville, Spain, where she took two classes (business Spanish and Spanish culture), while also traveling around southern Spain.

• Caroline Smith spent 12 weeks as a camp counselor with a traveling Christian day camp called Woodlands Freestyle. Woodlands Camp

• Lauren Bietz spent seven weeks in Becket, Massachusetts working in the office of Camp Watitoh. Camp Watitoh

• Rachel Waters studied abroad at the University of Oxford through UGA's Oxford summer program in England. She took two tutorials on Arthurian literature and Jane Austen while traveling on excursions. UGA at Oxford

• Amber Hensel studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she earned credit from an internship shadowing at a hospital and took a class about Argentinian film.

• Kendall Rainey (center) served as a lead counselor and major interest coordinator for Rock Eagle 4-H summer camp, serving about 4,700 children across the state of Georgia. Georgia 4-H

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