PhD Program

Doctoral Program

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Grady InternViews: Amanda Whylie

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their internship experience.   Amanda Whylie is a fourth-year entertainment & media studies student working at Omnicom […]

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Remembering Ruthann Lariscy

Ruthann Lariscy was the type of friend who celebrated birthdays of colleagues deployed overseas by shipping them a party-in-a-box, complete with a birthday cake. She was the type of professor […]

Grady InternViews: Melanie Levi

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their internship experience.   Melanie Levi is a fourth-year journalism student working with Fox News Channel as […]

Grady InternViews: Noor Shaikhnag

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their internship experience.   Noor Shaikhnag is a fourth-year entertainment & media studies and communication studies student […]

Grady InternViews: Ryan Langner

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their internship experience.   Ryan Langner is a fourth-year advertising student working with Apple as a Partner […]

Giving Voice to the Voiceless 2024 Grants Announced header with photo of Grady College in background.

2024 Giving Voice to the Voiceless grants announced

Projects that use music to benefit dementia patients, help Atlanta public school students express their identities and provide an outlet to combat name-based discrimination in science are just a few […]

Events

Tommy Tomlinson Book Reading & Signing

Join Tommy Tomlinson for a book signing session and a reading of his book, “Dogland” at 6 p.m. on July 31, 2024.

Philadelphia Skyline

Philadelphia Alumni Event

Save the date to join Dean Davis and other alumni for our Grady College networking event in Philadelphia during the AEJMC Conference. Reserve your spot here by August 1.

Students gathering around a tent and socializing at Grady College's Welcome Back Fall 2023 event.

Grady College Welcome Back Fall 2024

Welcome to our new and returning students! Celebrate with snacks, refreshments and activities on the Schnitzer Family Media Lawn from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day!

UGA 40 Under 40 celebration

A panel discussion featuring Grady College’s 5 40 Under 40 honorees will be held on September 6, 2024 at 10 a.m. in the Peyton Anderson Forum.

Fall Alumni Board Meeting

Save the date for the fall 2024 Alumni Board meeting. More details will be announced closer to the date.

Maxine Clark Lecture

Join Maxine Clark (ABJ ’71) on September 16, 2024, for a preview of the film “Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story.”

Perspectives

“It’s such an incredible feeling having so many professors believe in me and my interests. Their constant support and guidance have not only helped me create professional and meaningful work but also given me the confidence and direction to pursue my passions.”

Grace Adams

Current PhD Student

Perspectives

“Grady College is one of the best journalism and mass communication colleges in the United States with amazing faculty.”

Anne Perera

Current PhD Student

Perspectives

“The highlight of my doctoral education has to be the unending access to like-minded individuals. With my time spent in Grady, I truly believe that there are individuals always willing to assist and answer questions. In my opinion, this makes the entire academic journey much more pleasurable.”

Rhoda Olaleye

PhD ’23

Perspectives

“Since coming to Grady, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with several faculty members on research projects that are in various stages of development. The faculty here really want you to engage in research and take the lead on projects, and the program facilitates those connections for you so you are able to start researching right away.”

Leslie Klein

Current PhD Student

Perspectives

“I knew that Grady was the perfect program to dive deeper into media communication research that would complement my knowledge in interpersonal communication. I am so grateful to be here because I continue to learn from and work with the top scholars dedicated to this research.”

Farrah Youn-Heil

Current PhD Student

Perspectives

“As a native Georgian, I was aware that Grady College ranked among the best schools of communication in the country. I thought it offered a friendly and collaborative environment.”

Marcus Howard

PhD ‘21

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Your advanced education starts here. Admission to Grady College’s graduate studies is a collaborative process involving Grady College and the University of Georgia’s Graduate School.