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Fourth-year public relations major Jimena Somilleda is motivated to be an advocate for her community. In addition to UGA’s AdPR department, she is involved with the Association of Latino Professionals for America, Students for Latinx Empowerment and First-Gen Dawgs. Why did you choose your major?  When I was 17, the president of the Hispanic Organization […]

When students from the University of Georgia and Penn State met to kick off a research partnership this past August, they quickly realized they were gaining more than a line item on their CVs. They were getting experience leading collaborative cross-institutional research that will address important topics affecting public communications today. The new colleagues left […]

Fourth-year journalism student Karenia Murry currently serves as the vice president for the National Association of Black Journalists at UGA. She enjoys the community she’s found through organizations and classes in the college.  Why did you choose your major?  I thought about the natural gifts I had, and I thought about the things I was […]

Viewing violent police videos can result in trouble sleeping, symptoms of PTSD and feelings of being on guard, especially among Black Americans, according to research published in the Fall 2023 issue of Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology. The research, “Viewing violent policing videos contributes to trauma symptoms for Black Americans,” was conducted by Glenna […]

The week of November 5, a team representing the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at Grady College visited Brazil to exchange practices and continue research collaboration. Itai Himelboim, Michael Cacciatore and undergraduate student Max Leiter of UGA’s SEE Suite met with the team at Imagem Corporativa in São Paulo, Brazil.  UGA’s SEE Suite has […]

After completing her bachelor’s degree at Korea University, NaYoung Song decided to attend the University of Georgia to receive her master’s, becoming the inaugural scholar in a partnership between the universities. With an undergraduate degree in Media and Communications, Song was interested in becoming more specialized in Public Relations and gaining professional experience.  Song is […]

Dani García Pozo’s love of writing motivates them to craft memorable stories and projects during their time at Grady College. Read more about their creative pursuits below. Why did you choose your major? I chose my major because I discovered a passion for screenwriting during my time at university. I’ve always known that I want […]

In late October, a diverse group of 30 students from colleges and universities across the Southeast gathered in Atlanta for just under a week of training to advance their skills and knowledge in the fields of advertising and public relations. It was the seventh annual Myra Blackmon AdPR Academy for Diversity and Inclusion, and this […]

Fourth-year Entertainment and Media Studies student Abbie Herrin loves all things film and television. She’s grateful for her community in Grady College which helps her pursue her goals. Why did you choose your major? When I was in high school, I applied to a lot of art schools and heavily considered going for animation, but […]

Third-year advertising student LaDania Dean enjoys sharing her creativity and making a positive impact. She is interested in sports, videography, design and more. Why did you choose your major? I chose advertising as my major because it combines my passion for creativity with the opportunity to influence and impact people on a large scale. My […]