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Read more about Esther Kim named PRWeek Outstanding Student of the Year
Esther Kim holds her trophy up as she crosses the stage.
March 18, 2024
Esther Kim named PRWeek Outstanding Student of the Year
Esther Kim, a fourth-year public relations major, was named Outstanding Student in the nation by PRWeek, one of the industry’s leading trade publications. Kim was named Outstanding Student at the […]
Read more about Carolina Acosta-Alzuru receives 2024-25 Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award
Carolina Acosta Alzuru stands on the Schnitzer Family Media Lawn outside of Grady College.
March 13, 2024
Carolina Acosta-Alzuru receives 2024-25 Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award
Read more about Sports Media senior Cassidy Hettesheimer wins top student paper award at international conference
Cassidy Hettesheimer on a whitewater rafting trip in Washington.
March 11, 2024
Sports Media senior Cassidy Hettesheimer wins top student paper award at international conference
Read more about UGA’s Advertising and Public Relations program named top five in nation
PRWeek finalist logo marking 25 years of its awards.
December 18, 2023
UGA’s Advertising and Public Relations program named top five in nation
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Read more about Himelboim named the Thomas C. Dowden Professor of Media Analytics
June 10, 2019
Himelboim named the Thomas C. Dowden Professor of Media Analytics
Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication has named Itai Himelboim the Thomas C. Dowden Professor of Media Analytics. Himelboim is an associate professor of advertising and director of the […]
Read more about Cox Institute Director Receives Grady’s Darwin-Davis Award
June 07, 2019
Cox Institute Director Receives Grady’s Darwin-Davis Award
Read more about Grady College’s Yan Jin selected by WhatsApp to research spread of misinformation
May 28, 2019
Grady College’s Yan Jin selected by WhatsApp to research spread of misinformation
WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned messaging platform, has selected a research team including Yan Jin, Georgia Athletic Association Professor in Grady College and assistant department head of advertising and public relations, to […]
Read more about Peabody win comes full circle for Grady College alumnus
May 28, 2019
Peabody win comes full circle for Grady College alumnus
When Randy Travis (ABJ ’82) was a Grady College journalism student, he took a class called “History of Program Ideas,” taught by Worth McDougald, director of the Peabody Awards from […]
Read more about Grady Salutes celebrates alumni and friends
May 28, 2019
Grady Salutes celebrates alumni and friends
Nearly 200 alumni, faculty, students and friends celebrated Grady College and its 2019 honorees on April 26 at the Athens Cotton Press during the annual Grady Salutes: A Celebration of […]
Read more about What it means to make Grady home
May 24, 2019
What it means to make Grady home
In the weeks leading up to the Grady College Centennial Weekend, April 16-19, we’ll feature a guest blog post authored by a preselected alumnus/alumna. For ways in which students, faculty, […]
Read more about Grady College faculty member studies media consumption
May 22, 2019
Grady College faculty member studies media consumption
The following was written for UGA Columns and UGA Today. As a faculty member, Bart ­Wojdynski derives satisfaction from seeing the switch flipped within the minds of his students. “I love […]
Read more about 78th Peabody Awards social media recap
May 20, 2019
78th Peabody Awards social media recap

Read more about ‘Another Angle’ accentuates the positive
May 13, 2019
‘Another Angle’ accentuates the positive
Preparing students for the real world of journalism often includes assignments of breaking news, or stories of conflict and strife. Seldom is there time to cover the positive side of […]

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Our students provide outstanding work through videos they produce, campaigns they create and news they report throughout the community. Here are links to a few examples:

Grady Newsource

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Oglethorpe Echo

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Georgia on Your Mind Podcast

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Grady Research Radio Podcast

Grady Research Radio highlights the research and expertise coming out of Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia, advancing knowledge, innovation and creation.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.

Visit our Grady College Podcast webpage for more related podcasts.

Profiles of Tenacity

Profiles of Tenacity profiles current Grady College students and the determination, grit and leadership they demonstrate in the classroom and outside in the community.

Profiles of Tenacity