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The Dean’s Excellence Fund

Help Grady’s heart and soul, core operating fund respond to needs and opportunities for our students and our mission.

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CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT

Building the foundation for a successful future begins with strong partnerships between Grady College and the industries we serve.

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Advertising and Public Relations Excellence Fund A group of twelve smiling students stands indoors, each holding a colorful event poster. They pose together in a classroom setting with blue walls and bulletin boards in the background.

Advertising and Public Relations Excellence Fund

Supports the mission of Grady’s Department of AdPR.

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Entertainment and Media Studies Excellence Fund A woman in a light jacket and backwards cap films outdoors with a professional video camera on a tripod, while another person stands behind her holding an umbrella. There is a grassy field in the background.

Entertainment and Media Studies Excellence Fund

Provides support for the activities and finances of the Entertainment and Media Studies major.

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Journalism Excellence Fund A woman wearing a blue pageant dress and crown is being interviewed by two women; one holds a phone and notebook, and the other films with a tablet in a brightly lit indoor venue.

Journalism Excellence Fund

Supports students, faculty and activities of Grady’s Department of Journalism.

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MFA Support Fund Five people sit at a long table in a meeting room, engaged with laptops, notebooks, and drinks. They appear to be discussing or collaborating, with some smiling and talking to each other.

MFA Support Fund

Provides support for the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Narrative Media Writing program, a two-year low-residency program designed to train writers in narrative nonfiction and screenwriting.

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MFA in Film Excellence Fund Five people stand closely together in a forest, looking at a camera. One person holds the camera, another holds a boom microphone, and the rest seem engaged and focused, possibly working on a film project.

MFA in Film Excellence Fund

Provide support for the Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media program. Support shall include, but not be limited to, salaries, awards, scholarships, projects, research, students, supplies, travel, equipment, technology, facilities.

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New Media Institute Fund Six smiling people stand indoors in front of a table with balloons and a “Glass Reality” sign. They wear matching “New Media” shirts and lanyards, holding or wearing virtual reality headsets. Large windows show trees outside.

New Media Institute Fund

Provides for students and programs of Grady’s New Media Institute.

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Sports Media Certificate program Support Fund A woman sits on the edge of a sports field at night, operating a video camera. A laptop and other equipment rest on the track beside her. In the background, a soccer game is taking place under bright stadium lights.

Sports Media Certificate program Support Fund

Supports Grady’s Sports Media certificate and provides opportunities for Grady Sports Media students.

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Peabody Program Fund A man in a suit with a beard stands behind a podium, holding up an award medal. The background features decorative panels and warm lighting. An audience is visible in the foreground.

Peabody Program Fund

Supports the Peabody Awards program and its mission to recognize “stories that matter.”

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Can’t find the fund you’re looking for? Several more funds that support our mission can be found on UGA’s giving page.

Contact Us

For questions about making a gift, please contact:

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Sara Cook

Senior Director of Development

saracook@uga.edu(706) 224-8498 — cell
Journalism Building, Room 207-C
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Taejah Harper

Assistant Director of Development

tjharper@uga.edu
Journalism building, room 237-B
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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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