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

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Intern Hours

Join us for Intern Hours, a peer networking event for Grady College students. Each session will feature a group of current Grady students who had or have internships in Summer or Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. Get tips on how they found their internships, how to prep for your own internship applications, what they did in the role and more. See details on this month’s featured interns on Instagram @UGAGradyCareers.

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Gray Media Visit

Gray Media is visiting Grady College for internship and full-time hiring. They will host 1:1 meetings for students throughout the day. Check the Grady Job Leads listerv emails and weekly newsletter for more information soon.

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Dishing with the Dean

Dishing with the Dean is a casual, open-forum opportunity for new students, whether they are pre-Grady, transfer or newly admitted Grady students, to meet with Dean Charles Davis, ask questions and learn more about Grady College. RSVP Here!

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Dow Jones News Fund (DJNF) Summer 2027 Internship Info Session

Join us for an info session for Grady College students with the Dow Jones News Fund (DJNF). Grady alumnae and former DJNF fellows Julianna Russ and Libby Hobbs will share their experiences.

The Dow Jones News Fund invites college students to apply for paid summer internships in audience engagement, business reporting, data journalism, digital media and multi-platform editing.

Each year DJNF arranges paid internships for nearly 100 college students across the country and provides them with advanced hands-on training, industry mentors and a robust peer and alumni network to tap into. Interns who are enrolled full-time or graduates with federal loans are also eligible for $1,500 scholarships.

To be considered, students must apply by Nov. 11, 2026 and take a timed, online qualifying test. There are five training tracks; students may apply for one or more. See more details here and learn more about the application process in the info session: https://dowjonesnewsfund.org/djnfinternships/

College sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students who are enrolled in school full-time as of Nov. 11, 2026, are eligible to apply. This includes December graduates. U.S. students studying abroad and international students already in the U.S. with work visas are also eligible. Former professionals (those who have worked full-time on staff as a journalist for a year or more) in the U.S. or abroad are not eligible.

If you are interested in applying, we strongly encourage you to attend to learn about the specifics of the application process.

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Fall 2026 Alumni Board Meeting Networking Event

Looking for career advice from experienced professionals? Join the UGA Mentor Program and the Grady College alumni board for a fast-paced, interactive speed mentoring session where you’ll connect with industry leaders and career mentors.

During this event, you’ll rotate through small-group discussions with seasoned professionals, gaining valuable insights, asking questions, and receiving personalized career guidance. You’ll hear diverse perspectives and walk away with practical advice to help shape your future.

Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and accelerate your career journey!

Recommended attire for this event is Business Casual.

Students, register here on Handshake to attend: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/2009832

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National AdPR Week

Grady College’s AdPR Week is a celebration of the students, faculty and alumni who are part of the Department of Advertising and Public Relations. It will be held October 5 – 9, 2026.

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