Ambassador Alumni

We are grateful for alumni who have served our College as Ambassadors in the past. Visit our Ambassador webpage to meet our current Ambassadors.

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Dean Davis and a large group of students make funny faces while posing for a picture in the lawn in front of Grady College.

A large, diverse group of young adults pose and smile excitedly with arms raised outside a modern building with large windows on a sunny day during the Ambassador Retreat.

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Front Row (Left to Right) Christine Yared, Conner Hendricks, Ethan Yum, Victoria Marsha

2nd Row (Left to Right) Victoria Eymard, Reagan Gerrity, Ciera Walker, Darby Taylor, Destiny Hartwell, Charles Davis, Midori Jenkins, Raynor Manley, Gracie Englund, Anna Ruth Riggins, Dania Kalaji, Sydney Bennett

3rd Row (Left to Right) Frankie Barnes, Meaghan Perry, Isabella Martinez, Raika Kachwalla, Olga Diaz Nasser, Sophia Haynes, Elle Jacobson, Cate de Castro

Not pictured: Aisha Fajobi, James Hawran, Melanie Cruz, Megan Dougherty, Coley Warren, Fardosa Hassan, Caitlin Vinson, Olivia Gauthier, Michael Banks, Audrie Uphues, Ansley Baker, Sarah Oney, Allison Thiel and Mary Renfro

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Some of the Ambassadors from the 2021-2022 class including (from left): Meagan Perry, Mary Renfroe, Sherry Liang, Julie Bernstein, Olga Diaz-Nasser, Dania Kalaji, Midori Jenkins and Michael Banks.

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Front Row (Left to Right): Anna Kate Newall, Lauren Swenson, Ashley Carter, Jennifer Peña, Shelby Brand, Jazmin Carswell, Megan Wahn, Peyton Lewis;

Middle Row (Left to Right): Myan Patel, Ashlyn Webb, Lauren Willis, Ola Ogunjobi, Hanh Nguyen, Skylar Nicholson, Ashley Soriano, Maddie England, Lainey Tagliaferri;

Back Row (Left to Right): Yash Bhika, Madeline Corley, Grace Bedsole, Cade Anderson, Marq Norris, Austin Gibbons, Rachel Yuan;

Not Pictured: Cat Hendrick

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(left to right) Front Row: Marcella Genut

Second Row: Kera Felton, Vira Halim, Dalena Nguyen, Ellie Harding, Anna Kate Newall, Cat Hendrick, Jazmin Carswell, Ellie Fields, Mallory Thomas, Jillian Jones, Mereille Bishop

Third Row: Myan Patel, John Wesley, Erin Valle, Ellie Holt, Casey Rose, Maddie Ray, Maya Jones, Mae Eldahshoury, Caitlyn Richtman, Lauren Diaz, Tony Pham, Ellie Cash, Jillyan Gillard

A diverse group of young adults, including a woman in a wheelchair, smile together in front of the Journalism Building sign at Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Members of the 2017-18 Class of Grady Ambassadors with adviser Karen Andrews

Group picture of 2017 ambassadors in front of Journalism Building

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Additional Information

Explore the UGA Promotion and Tenure documents for UGA and Grady College.

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.