The Latest from Grady

A graphic with Sarah Oney and Carol Gable that reads "UGA Mentor Program Profile"
UGA Mentor Program profile: Sarah Oney and Carol Gable January 30, 2023 The UGA Mentor Program is an “opportunity no one should pass up,” explained Sarah Oney, a senior public relations major at Grady College. After graduation in May, Oney hopes to move to New York Cit... read more about UGA Mentor Program profile: Sarah Oney and Carol Gable
Alumnus Beau Ward navigates a changing entertainment industry January 27, 2023 Beau Ward (ABJ '15) is a producer, director and creative executive at LD Entertainment. He's worked in various roles in the entertainment industry, working on feature films, Broadway shows and docu... read more about Alumnus Beau Ward navigates a changing entertainment industry
Graphic with Peabody medal and palm trees announcing that Peabody will hold this year's ceremony in Los Angeles.
Peabody Awards Ceremony to move to Los Angeles first time in 83-year history January 26, 2023 Peabody has announced that its annual ceremony, the Peabody Awards, will be held for the first time in Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Sunday, June 11, 2023. The announcement marks Pea... read more about Peabody Awards Ceremony to move to Los Angeles first time in 83-year history
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Podcast: Students embrace community journalism through The Oglethorpe Echo, with Dr. Amanda Bright. January 20, 2023 Listen to Grady Research Radio Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Stitcher [caption id="attachment_40293" align="alignright" width="492"] Former student journalists working for The Oglethorpe Echo ce... read more about Podcast: Students embrace community journalism through The Oglethorpe Echo, with Dr. Amanda Bright.
A graphic including a photo of Itai Himelboim with text that reads "Itai Himelboim's research analyses spread of COVID-19's most common early conspiracies."
Research analyzes spread of COVID-19’s most common early conspiracies January 18, 2023 The early stages of the pandemic created a breeding ground for COVID-19 conspiracy theories, which, on Twitter, spread almost as fast as the virus itself. But out of the pandemic’s most prominent e... read more about Research analyzes spread of COVID-19’s most common early conspiracies
Students in the Integrated AdPR Campaigns capstone class pose with their client, Katie Throne of Porky Goodness.
Capstone AdPR students boost brand of local BBQ sauce January 17, 2023 They fit together like BBQ sauce and a pulled pork sandwich.  [caption id="attachment_40238" align="alignright" width="438"] The students' efforts have already led to sales, said Throne. (Photo:... read more about Capstone AdPR students boost brand of local BBQ sauce
A graphic including a headshot of Rylee Barfield and LeLoni Smith.
UGA Mentor Program Profile: Rylee Barfield and LeLoni Smith January 13, 2023 It didn’t take long for recent graduate Rylee Barfield (AB ‘22) to experience the value of a good mentor. During her first week at UGA, eager to enter the field of entertainment, Barfield was seeki... read more about UGA Mentor Program Profile: Rylee Barfield and LeLoni Smith
Portrait of Jon Peters and text reading "Jonathan Peters appointed to international legal panel"
Jonathan Peters appointed to international legal panel January 12, 2023 Jonathan Peters, head of the Department of Journalism at Grady College and an associate professor who shares a dual appointment with the University of Georgia School of Law, has been appointed to t... read more about Jonathan Peters appointed to international legal panel
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Denetra Walker brings social justice journalism research to Grady College January 11, 2023 A semester after teaching her first class at Grady College, Denetra Walker is energized by the responsibility and anticipating the opportunities that lie ahead. Walker has a passion for teaching... read more about Denetra Walker brings social justice journalism research to Grady College
Portraits of Richard Dunn and Xernona Thomas.
Dunn, Thomas named Footsteps Award recipients January 10, 2023 The University of Georgia has named Richard Dunn (ABJ '93) and Xernona Thomas (ABJ '91, MSW '92, EDD '17) as the recipients of the 2023 Footsteps Award. This annual award, given this year on the 62... read more about Dunn, Thomas named Footsteps Award recipients