Student Showcase

Our students provide outstanding work through videos they produce, campaigns they create and news they report throughout the community.

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Profiles of Tenacity profiles current Grady College students and the determination, grit and leadership they demonstrate in the classroom and outside in the community.

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Internviews profiles Grady College students and their summer internship experiences. The series is managed by our Yarbrough Fellows.

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Grady Newsource is an on-air and digital publication by journalism students at Grady College. The content is produced by students in capstone courses at Grady.

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Talking Dog is a full-service, student-run agency providing research, strategic messaging, design, video, website development and more to clients and non-profit organizations.

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The Backlight Student Film Festival is an award-winning collaborative effort between the Entertainment Media Industries Club and University Union with a mission to foster innovation and creativity within the University of Georgia community by promoting and highlighting the work of aspiring filmmakers.

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The Oglethorpe Echo is the legal organ of Oglethorpe and is staffed by Grady College journalism students who report and photograph for the paper. The students are taught by professors through a capstone class. The paper is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.

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The Latest

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

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September 21, 2026

New Corporate Communications Certificate integrates business acumen and communication expertise

Grady College and Terry College of Business proudly announce the undergraduate Corporate Communications Certificate, a new program preparing students for future careers specializing in business acumen and communications strategy for […]

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September 18, 2026

40 Under 40 panel provides advice about networking and relocating

40 Under 40 panelists Laura Warren (ABJ ’11), Patrick Klibanoff (ABJ ’14, BBA ’14) and Renee Fuller (ABJ ’10) provided insight and advice during a discussion focusing on a Message […]

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September 17, 2026

Profiles of Tenacity: Leila Woods

Leila Woods is a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication. Woods is a graduate assistant for Reporting I, Reporting II and Newsource, as well as […]

September 16, 2026

Cox Institute welcomes new faculty, announces new roles

The Cox Institute is welcoming one new faculty member and has made several key role changes as the 2026-27 academic year begins. The Cox Institute’s purpose is to prepare students […]

September 15, 2026

Lance Porter named Innovation Fellow, first for Grady College

The road to innovation is often a long one that can begin from places one might not expect. For Lance Porter (MA ’98, PhD ’02), the Karen W. and Daniel J. King […]

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September 10, 2026

Profiles of Tenacity: Alyssia Hamilton

Alyssia Hamilton is a fourth-year journalism major from Kennesaw, Georgia, set to graduate in May 2027. Hamilton is a Grady College ambassador, co-president of the Association for Women in Sports […]

Events

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Intern Hours

Wednesday, September 23

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

Thursday, September 24

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

Thursday, September 24

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!

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

Monday, September 28

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

Friday, October 02

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

Monday, October 05

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.