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.
The camera eats first: Q&A with Kyser Lough
Assistant Professor Kyser Lough teaches in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications’ photojournalism program and studies visual communication, with an emphasis on photojournalism, as well as solutions journalism. In this […] learn more
Jonathan Peters named Department of Journalism Head
Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication proudly announces Jonathan Peters as the new head of the Department of Journalism. “I am delighted that Jon is joining the leadership team,” […] learn more
Janice Hume named Grady College associate dean for academic affairs
Grady College has announced the appointment of Janice Hume, the Carolyn McKenzie and Don E. Carter Chair for Excellence in Journalism, as the new associate dean for academic affairs effective […] learn more
Grady College names 2021-22 Teachers of the Year
Grady College is happy to recognize its Teachers of the Year for the 2021-22 academic year: Dodie Cantrell-Bickley, senior lecturer, Journalism. Booker T. Mattison, assistant professor, Entertainment and Media Studies. […] learn more
Juan Meng named Department of Advertising and Public Relations Head
Juan Meng, an associate professor of public relations and founder and director of the Choose China Study Abroad program, has been tapped to direct the Department of Advertising and Public […] learn more
Incivil replies to ‘The Squad’ nearly doubled after Trump tweet, researchers find
After Trump’s 2019 tweet telling four congresswomen, known as “The Squad,” to “go back” to their home countries, the number of incivil replies to tweets made by the congresswomen almost […] learn more
Grady researchers explore the effectiveness of humor in STD advertising
For decades, companies, government systems and other organizations have incorporated humor into their advertisements as a way to grab consumers’ attention and help them retain information. It’s clear that humor […] learn more
Jooyoung Kim helps people become innovators
Whether his students are a group of undergraduate advertising students, graduate advisees or international visiting professionals, the guide that Jooyoung Kim uses in his teaching is the same: helping people become innovators through […] learn more
Glenna Read, AdPR faculty and alumni recognized at American Academy of Advertising conference
Glenna Read, assistant professor of advertising, was awarded the Mary Alice Shaver Promising Professor Award for junior faculty excellence at the American Academy of Advertising annual conference March 25-27, 2022. […] learn more
Neil Landau authors second edition of “The TV Showrunner’s Roadmap”
Interviews with 19 of the most respected showrunners in television today are at the heart of the all-new second edition of “The TV Showrunner’s Roadmap: Creating Great Television in an […] 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, an associate professor of Journalism, has been widely quoted about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) leak regarding the vote to strike down the Roe v. Wade decision. 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, has been a frequent guest on WXIA-TV, 11Alive news frequently talking with Jerry Carnes (ABJ ’82) about the upcoming election. Some of the topics Watson has talked about include:
Congratulations to Keith Wilson of our EMST faculty on the virtual premiere of his new film, “I Didn’t See You There,” @sundancefest. Wilson produced the film.
A screening of the film is available Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. until Jan. 27 at 10 a.m.
Halyna Hutchins was killed by a live round of ammunition on set of the movie Rust. Dr.Kate Fortmueller,Assistant Professor of Entertainment and Media Studies at the University of Georgia,examines the history of labor struggles in the film industry. Listen: https://t.co/OmeMvb3Rr6pic.twitter.com/SG5m6pjRPJ
— UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy (@luskinhistory) January 25, 2022
Congratulations to @wunpini_fm of our EMST faculty on her peice in the @washingtonpost about homophobia in Ghana.
“…this year marks the first time that the state and the clergy have worked together to sponsor a bill to criminalize the existence of LGBTQI people." https://t.co/bssJeZDL2l
As President Biden prepares for his first press conference this afternoon, @DavidClementson of @AdPR_UGA writes about "4 reasons no president should want to give a press conference.”
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)
Glen Nowak, co-director of our Center for Health and Risk Communication, talks with Real Health Magazine about the mask mandate and CDC. “Most of what CDC does really is about, ‘Here’s our recommendation — we strongly urge you to comply,’” Nowak said. (April 27, 2022)
Congratulations to Glen Nowak on his appointment to the steering committee of the Society of Health Communication, a 4,000 member-based organization that works to advance the science of health communication. (Feb. 8, 2022)
Congratulations to Keith Wilson of our EMST faculty, on the virtual premiere of his new film, “I Didn’t See You There,” at the Sundance Film Festival. Wilson produced the film about a man who sees the world from his wheelchair.
Janice Hume, our Carter Chair for Excellence in Journalism, is quoted in the @washingtonpost
about the power of obituaries: “An obituary is the last public memory we have of a person, and…how we remember individuals is important.” (Dec. 15, 2021)
Glen Nowak, associate dean for research and graduate studies, was interviewed by The Hill about communications regarding the omicron variant. (Dec. 6, 2021)
Kate Fortmueller of our EMST faculty and author of “Below the Stars,” is interviewed by NPR about safety on film sets. A follow-up written feature was written, as well. (Nov. 3, 2021)
Glen Nowak, associate dean for research and graduate studies, talks with the Washington Examiner about President Biden and the pandemic: bit.ly/3mdMvy0 (Oct. 25, 2021)
Bryan Reber, our C. Richard Yarbrough Professor in Crisis Communication Leadership, talked with @wsyx6 about the COVID booster shot communications. Raising expectations before the data on boosters was released might have been a “self-inflicted wound.” (Sept. 24, 2021)
Jonathan Peters is included in this story from Quartz about a news social media law in Texas and if it violates Constitutional law. (September 14, 202)
Glen Nowak was quoted in this story from Roll Call: COVID-19 booster debate rages days before target rollout date. (September 15, 2021)
Wunpini Mohammed of our Department of Entertainment and Media Studies wrote an article published in the Washington Post about an anti-LGBTQI bill in Ghana that is the outcome of institutionalized homophobia; Religious organizations, politicians and the media have worked together to preach bigotry to everyday Ghanaians. (Sept. 8, 2021)
Keith Herndon, director of the Cox Institute talks with the Georgia Recorder about the health of Georgia’s news industry following COVID. It is reprinted in the Albany Herald. (July 8, 2021)
Jonathan Peters joined the College faculty in 2017 teaching media law classes. He is an affiliate professor with the School of Law. (Photo: Peter Frey/UGA Marketing & Communication)
Peters award Russell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Jonathan Peters, associate professor of journalism, is one of three University of Georgia faculty members named a recipient of the Richard B. Russell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. The award recognizes outstanding instruction by faculty members early in their academic careers.
Peters teaches communication law courses to undergraduate and graduate students and has a courtesy appointment with the School of Law.
“Recipients of the Russell Awards exemplify the commitment to innovative and engaging instruction that makes the University of Georgia one of America’s leading public universities,” said S. Jack Hu, the university’s senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. “I congratulate this year’s honorees and appreciate their dedication to our students.”
Faculty Spotlight: Amanda Bright
Amanda Bright has always wanted to make an impact on her community, but over the years the impact—and the community—have expanded.
“I have always craved to have more impact,” Bright said. “I want to change people’s lives in a tangible way, and I want to do something to forward my community and not just be in my community.”
It’s for this reason that Bright started out as a community journalist, pivoted to teaching community college and high school journalism classes and now teaches digital journalism at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Amanda Bright joined the Grady faculty three years ago to bring together the various platforms of Grady Newsource.
(Photos: Dorothy Kozlowski (ABJ '10)/UGA Marketing & Communications)