Our Grady faculty are experts in their fields of research and study, and they are frequently called on by media to apply their knowledge to what is going on in the world today. Below are places where you can find some of our #GradyExperts in the news.
Grady faculty and graduate students present at ICA conference; Walker and Kim to receive Outstanding Dissertation Awards
Several Grady College faculty and graduate students will present their research at the annual International Communication Association Conference May 25-29, 2023. The conference takes place in Toronto. Among the highlights […] learn more
Vaccine hesitancy persists among parents
The majority of U.S. parents accept the recommended vaccine schedule for their children. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests vaccine hesitancy among a small but significant percentage […] learn more
Whistleblowers losing faith in media impact
The whistleblowers who once trusted journalism are losing faith in the institution. A new study from the University of Georgia found that many whistleblowers who reached out to journalists in the past […] learn more
Jonathan Peters appointed to international legal panel
Jonathan Peters, head of the Department of Journalism at Grady College and an associate professor who shares a dual appointment with the University of Georgia School of Law, has been […] learn more
Denetra Walker brings social justice journalism research to Grady College
A semester after teaching her first class at Grady College, Denetra Walker is energized by the responsibility and anticipating the opportunities that lie ahead. Walker has a passion for teaching […] learn more
Nick Chiles authors new memoir about Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
It seems fitting that Nick Chiles (MFA ’22), a Distinguished Writer in Residence, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and teacher of feature writing courses, spends a lot of time outside of the […] learn more
Booker T. Mattison writes and directs “The Sound of Christmas”
Booker T. Mattison has been focused on “The Sound of Christmas” not just during the holiday season, but all year long. Mattison, an assistant professor in the Department of Entertainment […] learn more
Grady professors explore niche topics through first-year odyssey seminars
Eleven Grady College professors are teaching first-year odyssey seminars this semester. The goal of these seminars are to provide first-year students with the opportunity to engage with faculty members and […] learn more
Yan Jin named C. Richard Yarbrough Professor in Crisis Communication Leadership
Yan Jin, a professor of public relations, director of the Crisis Communication Think Tank and assistant head of the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, has been named the C. […] learn more
Neil Landau named executive director of MFA Film Program
Neil Landau (MFA ’18), an award-winning screenwriter, creative producer, author, and educator has been named Executive Director of the University of Georgia Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and […] learn more
Recent Faculty Research & Accolades
Glen Nowak, director of the Center for Health and Risk Communication, has written about and has been widely quoted about COVID-19 and the race for a vaccine. A sample of the media outlets that have included comments from Nowak include:
Jonathan Peters, head of the Journalism Department, has been widely quoted about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and First Amendment issues. A sample of the media outlets that have included quotes from Peters include:
Joseph Watson, Jr., the Carolyn Caudell Tieger Professor of Public Affairs Communications, was recently featured on CBS Mornings speaking about the regulation of political advertisements on television.
Keith Herndon, the William S. Morris Chair in News Strategy and Management; Executive Director, James M. Cox Jr. Institute, is interviewed on the Evening Debrief by Scripps News about the importance of news literacy during #NewsLiteracyWeek.
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Congratulations to asst. prof in EMST Wunpini Mohammed!
With funding from the Sarah H. Moss Fellowship, @wunpini_fm plans to travel to several cities in Ghana to build upon her research on media in African communities.
For the first episode of our new Grady Research Radio podcast, @amandacbright, @KyserL and @RALITSACNN explain how the College's Journalism Department will approach being one of the nation's first @soljourno hubs.
Carolina Acosta-Alzuru, professor in Public Relations, talks with Kera News about how fans of Turkish dramas are refocusing social media efforts on helping victims of the earthquakes. (Feb. 16, 2023)
Keith Herndon, the William S. Morris Chair in News Strategy and Management; Executive Director, James M. Cox Jr. Institute, is interviewed on the Evening Debrief by Scripps News about the importance of news literacy during #NewsLiteracyWeek. (Jan. 26, 2023)
Karin Assmann of the Journalism Department has her research on the state of whistleblowers’ trust in journalism picked up by Nieman Lab. (Jan. 17, 2023.)
Keith Wilson of the EMST faculty is producer of the film, “Joonam,” which will be premiered in 2023 at the Sundance U.S. Documentary Competition. (Dec. 8, 2022)
Booker T. Mattison is interviewed while he is in class by Coast Live on 3 about his new movie, “Sound of Christmas.” Check out the interview on YouTube. (Dec. 8, 2022)
Jonathan Peters talks with Vanity Fair about the Dominion v. Fox libel litigation, in which Dominion claims that Fox “intentionally and falsely” blamed the voting-tech company for Trump’s loss in 2020. (Sept. 22, 2022)
Congratulations to Bill Lee, professor emeritus, and Jonathan Peters, head of the Department of Journalism, on publishing the 12th edition of The Law of Public Communication. Daxton Stewart of TCU is also an author. (Aug. 10, 2022)
Joseph Watson, Jr. talks with Fox News about media coverage of the Georgia Voter Law. “I think that the media coverage of voting law has been incredibly hostile,” Watson said. (May 24, 2022) fxn.ws/3wOsDXK
David Clementson talks with “Press,” a magazine published in Poland, about the U.S. political media and the ongoing battles between the White House press secretary and the White House Press Corps. (May 23, 2022)
David Clementson talks with Newsweek about Putin’s health. “When a political leader’s humanity is on display…perfect health is especially expected by a judgmental audience,” he said. (May 7, 2022)
