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Tamlin Hall, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, director, producer, educator and non-profit founder, has been named the new director of the University of Georgia Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media. Hall has written, directed and produced numerous films; serves as a mentor in the UGA Low-residency MFA Narrative Nonfiction program in the […]

This past summer, public relations student, Brigette Ramirez, interned for Grady alumnus, Jeremy Friedman (ABJ ’96), at Outlyr in Dallas, Texas. Following is an interview with Ramirez and Friedman about the internship. Friedman is the the vice president of public relations and communications at Outlyr, a global sports marketing agency that manages multiple professional sporting […]

The Cox Institute’s leadership program, which is 14 years old this year, has added a new immersive exercise to its training. Each of the 10 Levin Leaders are responsible for interviewing a news industry leader and turning the conversation into an episode of the Cox Institute’s award-winning podcast series, The Lead. The new episodes will […]

Amidst messages of perseverance, determination and accomplishment, nearly 150 Grady College students were celebrated during Grady College Fall Convocation ceremonies on Dec. 11, 2025. The ceremony took place at the UGA Performing Arts Center Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall. Graduates included two earning Ph.D.s, two graduating with MFA degrees, nearly 20 graduating with master’s degrees, nearly […]

Katina Inglis, a public relations major and fashion merchandising minor from Alapharetta, Georgia, has been selected as the Fall 2025 senior orator for the Grady College Convocation. Grady’s Convocation takes place Thursday, Dec. 11, at the UGA Performing Arts Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall at 10 a.m. During her time as a student, Inglis has been […]

Natalie Hope is a fourth year public relations major with a minor in religion set to graduate in December 2025. She currently serves as a Grady Ambassador and is a student digital marketing assistant for UGA Student Affairs. Read her Q/A below. Why did you choose your major? I chose to major in public relations […]

Through the Griffiths Innovators program, University of Georgia students sharpen their digital media skills while also contributing to the growth and sustainability of local journalism across Georgia. The unique opportunity pairs each student with a media outlet to collaborate on innovative solutions for today’s news challenges. As part of the Cox Institute for Journalism Innovation, […]

The Cox Institute’s Fink Fellows enhance their writing, visual storytelling and editing skills via partnerships with local journalism outlets across Georgia. The 10 University of Georgia students have the unique opportunity to step in and provide editorial and cultural coverage, gaining hands-on reporting experience and clips as media staffs have shrunk. Keep reading to learn […]

Tyler Tran is a fourth year entertainment and media studies and finance major from Charlotte, North Carolina. Tran serves as co-president of the Industries Club and a member of the Finance Society, Media & Entertainment Business Society, the Lightroom, and the Athens Film Festival. Read his Q/A below. Why did you choose your major? From […]

University of Georgia students collaborated with their peers and heard from media literacy influencer Kelsey Russell at the News Literacy Certificate Fall 2025 Celebration. The event highlights the accomplishments of certificate graduates while welcoming new students to the program. Russell served as the keynote speaker, sharing her career wisdom and industry insights with attendees. Using […]