In celebration of the 190th anniversary of the Black Press, the Department of Journalism is pleased to welcome Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association. Chavis is an entrepreneur, global business leader, educator, civil rights leader, NAACP Life Member, syndicated columnist and author. The event is co-sponsored by […]
This panel will address what it is like to work in the media-entertainment industries as a woman or a person of color. It will also tackle how Atlanta-based professionals work to address issues of diversity in the workplace and more broadly. For more information, including the panelists, please visit https://grady.uga.edu/diversity_issues_emst/. Following the panel discussion, there […]
A funny and heartbreaking new film about the “Egyptian Jon Stewart”, Bassem Youssef, "Tickling Giants" is coming to Athens for a special screening on Sunday, April 9, 1 p.m. at the Tate Theater on the campus of the University of Georgia. This showing is part of an international effort to spark dialogue about the abuse […]
Join NY-based UGA alum and experienced Agency professional Joseph Olewitz as he presents tips and tricks for becoming a successful negotiator and establishing terms and conditions of your business engagement after networking success.. The one-hour live webinar includes presentation, Q&A, and links to valuable resources. This is the third of three webinars. Listen to all three […]
Voices from the Vanguard, a series featuring professionals addressing global disease issues, concludes with a talk by Richard W. Steketee, director of the Malaria Control and Elimination Partnership in Africa Program. The series is presented by the Grady College Health and Medical Journalism program and the Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases.
In addition to several invitation-only events, Honors Week activities include the Public Service and Outreach Meeting and Awards Luncheon and the 2017 UGA Alumni Awards Luncheon, which are open to the public. Numerous departments across the schools and colleges also will be holding special recognition ceremonies for honored students in their disciplines. For more information, […]
Alumni Awards celebrate distinguished alumni, faculty members and friends of UGA. Five awards are given each year: The Alumni Merit Award, Young Alumni Award, Faculty Service Award, Family of the Year Award and Friend of UGA Award. For more information, visit alumni.uga.edu/alumniawards/.
Grady Day is an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Grady Day is designed as an information session for prospective high school and transfer students. Parents, friends, and family members are welcome to attend. It’s a great chance to meet current students and helpful staff. […]
A workshop for high school journalism advisors, followed by an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding work by high school journalists, including the Georgia Champion Journalists.
The Grady College Spring 2017 Convocation will be held Thursday, April 27 at 10 a.m. in the Classic Center Theatre in Downtown Athens. The Convocation honors Grady students completing their degrees in Spring or Summer 2017.
Join us for the investure of Joseph Watson, Jr., as the inaugural Carolyn Caudell Tieger Professor of Public Affairs Communications. A reception will follow on the Grady College Lawn. Red and black business attire is encouraged.
Select film work made by EMST students will be showcased during two screenings at Cine: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
