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#ProfilesofTenacity: Rachel Ziner May 3, 2023 Rachel Ziner was taught the value of setting goals and achieving them from a young age. To her, tenacity comes after those goals are achieved. Ziner is a Double Dawg, who first earned her bachelor'... read more about #ProfilesofTenacity: Rachel Ziner
Honorees at 2023 Grady Salutes
Grady Salutes energized by Dean’s Medalist Caroline Edwards and new Athena Studios May 2, 2023 It was an evening for recognizing former faculty members who made an impact, envisioning the future of production and film at Athena Studios and saluting bravery in defending the U.S. Capitol, as n... read more about Grady Salutes energized by Dean’s Medalist Caroline Edwards and new Athena Studios
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Charlayne Hunter-Gault named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences May 1, 2023 Charlayne Hunter-Gault, a Peabody and Emmy Award winning journalist, author and University of Georgia alumna, has been named to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. “I am so honored to b... read more about Charlayne Hunter-Gault named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Cronin gives his speech on stage.
Brian PJ Cronin receives McCommons Award for Distinguished Community Journalism May 1, 2023 [caption id="attachment_41888" align="alignright" width="512"] Brian PJ Cronin, center, stands on stage at Grady Salutes with his wife, Beth, Gay and Pete McCommons (left) and Kathy Prescott and Gr... read more about Brian PJ Cronin receives McCommons Award for Distinguished Community Journalism
Headshot of Sydney Branton for PAC Student Spotlight
PAC Student Spotlight: Sydney Branton April 28, 2023 For Sydney Branton, joining the PAC program was the “perfect” way to combine her two majors. After Branton was accepted to the Grady DC Field Study & Internship Program for the summer 2022 sess... read more about PAC Student Spotlight: Sydney Branton
#ProfilesofTenacity: Sam Chin April 25, 2023 Third-year journalism major and theatre minor Sam Chin finds motivation and fulfillment in storytelling and its ability to help others. Chin loves when their work has a positive impact on the publi... read more about #ProfilesofTenacity: Sam Chin
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Alumni Award Profile: Maura Friedman April 25, 2023 The following is one installment of a series recognizing alumni and friends who will be honored at the 2023 Grady Salutes celebration on April 28, 2023. For more details, please see our posts about... read more about Alumni Award Profile: Maura Friedman
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Destiny Hartwell receives 2023 ESPN Scholarship via AWM Foundation April 21, 2023 Destiny Hartwell, a journalism major and Carmical Sports Media Institute student from Statesboro, Georgia, recently received the 2023 ESPN Scholarship from the Alliance for Women in Media.  [cap... read more about Destiny Hartwell receives 2023 ESPN Scholarship via AWM Foundation
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Covering social justice, with Dr. Denetra Walker April 20, 2023  Listen to Grady Research Radio Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Stitcher    [caption id="attachment_41787" align="alignright" width="449"] Denetra Walker, assistant professor, Journalism, Gr... read more about Covering social justice, with Dr. Denetra Walker
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Issa Rae and Lily Tomlin win special Peabody Awards; Jessica Williams named host of June 11 ceremony April 20, 2023 Peabody announced that Issa Rae, the award-winning actress, writer, and producer has won the Peabody Trailblazer Award; and that Lily Tomlin, one of America’s foremost comedians, whose career has s... read more about Issa Rae and Lily Tomlin win special Peabody Awards; Jessica Williams named host of June 11 ceremony