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Alumni Story

Casey Bruce-White

Being a student in Grady College was one of the best experiences of my life. I remember the day I found out I was being admitted to the school. It was a day filled with joy and acknowledgment of a lot of hard work I had put in after experiencing some struggles to adjust to college life and academia during my freshman year.

Casey Bruce-White (A.B.J. ‘11), deputy director, program and strategy for Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives with the American Civil Liberties Union
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Faculty Story

Yan Jin

I am always asking ‘what can we understand better to make communication more effective, more ethical, and how can we help organizations learn from their experience in order to not just protect their reputation, but more importantly, protect the health and safety of their people?’

Yan Jin, C. Richard Yarbrough Professor in Crisis Communication Leadership
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Alumni Story

Michael Waldron

More than any single piece of advice, I remember learning . . . that what seemed impossible was always, in fact, achievable.

Michael Waldron, (ABJ ‘10), screenwriter and producer known for creating the Marvel Cinematic Universe series “Loki”
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Student Story

Sophie Ralph

This summer, I traveled to Sydney, Australia, to cover the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup, which was a life-changing experience. It was an unreal feeling to step out onto the pitch with 75,000 fans cheering around me. I’d never done such high-profile work before, and seeing my photos circulate around the world on the Associated Press wire was a much greater reach than any of my previous work.

Sophie Ralph, journalism student
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Student Story

Jonina Bullock

In the past year, my biggest professional accomplishment was definitely being selected as a recipient of the Atlanta Ad Club Student Scholarship. My biggest personal accomplishment is being more confident in my knowledge and what I create. I used to be really scared to share the projects I work on and photos that I take, but not anymore — so growth!

Jonina Bullock, advertising student
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Student Story

Nick Selgrath

I chose Entertainment and Media Studies because I have an extremely wide range of interests, but the one thing that ties them all together is that I want to capture my interests on camera. I believe that the accessibility and quality of our media have one of the biggest impacts on our society today. I want to be a part of the people making genuine content.

Nick Selgrath, EMST student
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Alumni Story

Kim Gebbia Chappell

Grady cemented a hustler, deadline-driven foundation in me that has carried me through every chapter of my career, from news to public relations to marketing. It has become my secret weapon, and it started the basement of Grady.

Kim Gebbia Chappell, (ABJ ’06), VP of marketing and communications at Bobbie
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Faculty Story

Denetra Walker

My students can expect honesty, accountability and transparency. The biggest lesson they will go away with is that they are uniquely made and that the world that we live in may not always understand where you come from and what you want to do, but you should always embrace who you are and be able to listen and tell the stories of others.

Denetra Walker, assistant professor, Journalism
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Faculty Story

Booker T. Mattison

“In my screenwriting and directing classes, students write a 5 to 7 minute narrative film. They are doing the things they will be doing in the marketplace. They are submitting this to film festivals to not only begin to make a name for themselves, but to start to establish a brand.”

Booker T. Mattison, associate professor, EMST, on WABE radio (starts at 10:00 mark)
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Get to Know Grady College

The University of Georgia draws its energy from Athens, a classic college city in every sense of the word. Tucked into the middle of it all is the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Led by a world-class faculty, graduates leave empowered and changed.

Click below to learn more about Grady College including Facts & Figures of student retention and graduation data; our Mission statement; strategic, diversity and assessment plans and more.

The Latest

Read the newest headlines, get updates and discover events happening at Grady.

2025 faculty and staff award recipients announced

Grady College is proud to announce the recipients of the Darwin Davis Award, Vera Penn Staff Award for Excellence and the Teacher of the Year awards. Darwin Davis Award Beth […]

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CCTT Launches Asia Hub

The Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT) at the University of Georgia officially launched its Asia Hub in partnership with Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) […]

Two students and their instructor pose for a picture.

AI dining hall story wins spring 2025 Reporting I Beat Pitch Competition

A story idea about new technology and AI helping combat food waste at University of Georgia dining halls, presented by Janki Patel, Marissa Rabin and Tripp Teague, won first place […]

Graduates shake the hands of faculty members as they cross the convocation stage.

Spring 2025 graduates celebrated at Grady College Convocation

Spring 2025 Grady College graduates were celebrated by family, friends, faculty and staff at Grady College’s Convocation ceremony on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Athens Classic Center Grand Hall.  […]

Undergraduate Commencement student speaker Kate Hall at the State Botanical Garden, where she is a communications intern. (Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

Commencement student speaker comes full circle to start new life

Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt of a feature originally posted on UGA Today. To see the complete feature and photos, visit that webpage. Every soon-to-be University of Georgia graduate knows […]

Two graduates stand in front of Grady college in their caps and gowns.

De’Ondre Harris selected as senior speaker for Grady College Convocation; Kate Hall to deliver UGA Commencement remarks

De’Ondre Harris, a graduating journalism major from Atlanta, Georgia, has been named senior speaker for the Spring 2025 Grady College Convocation. Grady Convocation ceremonies will be held at the Athens […]

Events

LA Alumni Reception

Save the date for our Grady College alumni event in Los Angeles. Participants can register at: https://apps.dar.uga.edu/html-emails/-/gail-email/please-join-us-in-la-on-june-2

Fall 2025 Alumni Board Meeting

Save the date for the fall 2025 Alumni Board meeting. More details will be announced closer to the date.

Fall 2025 Board of Trust Meeting

The Grady College Board of Trust will meet at the College on October 17, 2025.

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Home of the Peabody Awards

Since 1940, the Peabody Awards have honored the most powerful, enlightening and invigorating stories in broadcasting, streaming and interactive media—and it all started right here, at the University of Georgia.

Considered to be one of the most prestigious honors in the industry, the Peabody Awards are bestowed upon a curated collection of stories that capture society’s most important issues each year.

Centers & Institutes

Grady College is proud to be home to several centers, institutes and affiliates specializing in areas of academics and research.

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