Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Perfect the art and science of telling the story

Through classroom and hands-on learning, our students develop innovative, multimedia skills and gain a critical understanding for how stories and messages are effectively crafted, shared and understood.

Degrees

Advertising

Advertising

Enroll in a top-5 nationally ranked program educating future leaders in creative and advertising careers.

Entertainment & Media Studies

Entertainment & Media Studies

Innovate through skills and conceptual courses for careers in film and television entertainment.

Journalism

Journalism

Serve industries and communities through audio, visual and written storytelling in the digital media world.

Public Relations

Public Relations

Learn essential and versatile skills in traditional and new media for effective communication in the 21st century.

Certificates

Double Dawgs

The Double Dawgs program creates programs for qualified students to earn an undergraduate and graduate degree within a five-year timeframe.

The Latest

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Congratulations to Heidi Hennink-Kaminski, the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Alumni Award Profile: Heidi Hennink-Kaminski

Congratulations to Heidi Hennink-Kaminski (Ph.D. ’06), the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Hennink-Kaminski’s research focuses on interdisciplinary health communication, emphasizing social marketing strategies to promote healthy behaviors at […]

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Janice Hume named AEJMC History Division award recipient

Janice Hume, the Carolyn McKenzie and Don E. Carter Chair for Excellence in Journalism and the associate dean for academic affairs, has been named the recipient of the Donald L. […]

85th Annual Peabody Awards announce nominees

Nominees for the Documentary, News, Public Service and Radio/Podcast categories announced for June 1 ceremony; winners to be announced May 1 The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced the nominees […]

Alumni Award Profile: Anne Noland

Congratulations to Anne Noland, the recipient of the 2025 Young Alumni Award. After graduating from Grady College, Noland went on to intern for the Denver Broncos and has a wide […]

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Grady Research Radio: Lauren Musgrove

The importance of authenticity in filmmaking and in life Editor’s Note: We are pleased to resume Grady Research Radio, a podcast highlighting the research and expertise of Grady College faculty […]

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Willie Daniely III (ABJ ’21) speaks at Georgia Scholastic Press Association Awards

Willie Daniely III, a 2021 alumnus who is currently a reporter at WRAL-TV, shared his early career insights with a group of middle and high school journalists and their teachers […]

Events

Spring 2025 Alumni Board Meeting

Save the date for the spring 2025 Alumni Board meeting. More details will be announced closer to the date.

Grady Salutes

We look forward to recognizing our Alumni Award honorees and Grady Fellowship inductees at Grady Salutes on April 25, 2025. Registration for Grady Salutes is now closed. Please contact Stephanie Williams, swilliams1@uga.edu for ticket availability questions.

Spring 2025 Board of Trust Meeting

The Grady College Board of Trust will meet at the College on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Grady College Prospective Student Day – Virtual

Prospective Student Day is an opportunity for high school and transfer students and their guardians to learn more about Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Current UGA students who are interested in applying for Grady College majors are also welcome. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admissions, eligibility requirements and programs of study. This event covers our undergraduate programs only. If you are interested in graduate program information, email anne.hurne@uga.edu. Register here to join us at Grady College Prospective Student Day!

Spring 2025 Grady Convocation Ceremony

Grady College’s Spring 2025 Convocation Celebration will take place on May 7, 2025. The ceremony will start at 2 p.m. More information will be released prior to the event.

UGA Graduate Commencement Ceremony Spring 2025

The UGA Graduate Commencement Ceremony for Spring 2025 will be on May 8, 2024. Exact time and further details are forthcoming.

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