Retired Faculty

Retired Faculty

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Grady College builds on the legacy of its outstanding faculty, many of whom grace us with their presence for years following their retirements. If you’re looking for a beloved Grady College professor, check the list below of our emeritus faculty. We honor their service to Grady College and to the University of Georgia.

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Retired faculty with Dean Charles Davis pictured in a 2015 reunion include (seated l. to r.) Al Hester, Charles Davis, Wally Eberhard, (standing l. to r.) Dean Emeritus Cully Clark, John English, Lee Wenthe, Joe Dominick, Ginny Wilder (ABJ ’65, MA ’75), Ron Lane (ABJ ’63, MA ’65) and Al Wise (ABJ ’67, MA ’70).

Grady College Emeritus and Retired Faculty

Alison Alexander

Emerita

William Baxter*

Emeritus

Lee Becker

Emeritus

Howard Berk*

Emeritus

Beverly Bethune*

Emerita
*deceased

Additional Information

Explore the UGA Promotion and Tenure documents for UGA and Grady College.

Events

Prospective Student Day

Register here to join us at Grady College Prospective Student Day!

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Spring 2026 Grady Convocation Ceremony

Grady College’s Spring 2026 Convocation Celebration will take place on May 6, 2026.

  • The ceremony will start at 2 p.m.
  • Graduates will have their names read in front of family, friends, faculty and staff as they cross the stage.
  • Dress is professional; caps and gowns are not worn for Grady Convocation.
  • Guests are asked to remain in their seats and not take pictures at the stage. Photos will be taken of each graduate crossing the stage and will be available free of charge after the event on the UGAGrady Flickr account.
  • The ceremony will be recorded and posted within 24 hours on the UGA Grady YouTube channel.
  • Students must register for convocation. Registration will open in April.
  • Tickets are not required for Spring Convocation.
  • Parking is available at one of several downtown parking lots. Please allow plenty of time to park and arrive as there will be convocation ceremonies downtown for other UGA units that same day.
More information can be found at https://grady.uga.edu/graduation/

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Spring 2026 Grady Graduation Celebration

Graduates and their parents are invited to celebrate with other graduates and faculty/staff at this drop-in celebration from 5 to 6:30  p.m. on May 8, 2026. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and photo opportunities with Dean Davis and others. Tickets are not required for the celebration at Grady College.

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GAB Media and Career Academy

The Georgia Association of Broadcasters’ Media and Career Academy is a chance for college students and recent graduates to network and connect while learning more about exciting opportunities in podcasting, television, radio, streaming, news/talk, sports, social media, sales, marketing, promotions and more! Industry professionals from around the country will bring their real-world knowledge to this intensive 6-day summer program. More details coming soon.

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Entertainment and Media Studies Summer Academy

Are you interested in careers in the film, television, radio, online, mobile and other new media industries? In this course designed for high school students, participants will be introduced to the exciting entertainment field and what it encompasses.

They will gain valuable skills for conceiving what stories are worth telling while also gaining an understanding of the implications of visual storytelling in society. They will learn the basics of content production, from screenwriting to digital editing. Over the course of the week, they will work on a project to showcase in their portfolios.

For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth-program/entertainment-and-media-studies-6-8-2026/

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A group of students sit in a lounge area with laptops, listening to a woman speaking near a TV screen. The wall behind them displays the words The Red & Black, highlighting an engaging session at the Summer Media Academy.

Multimedia Journalism Summer Academy

Do you feel passionate about telling true stories that make the news? Acquire critical tools to become a multi-skilled journalist in this ever-changing digital landscape through this course designed for high school students.

Practice the art of interviewing, multimedia reporting, writing, editing, and producing alongside a professional journalist.

Explore visual journalism and social media storytelling, and work with your instructor to produce a news website.

For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth-program/multimedia-journalism-6-8-2026/

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