Faculty & Staff

About: Carolina Acosta-Alzuru teaches public relations, cultural studies and qualitative methods. Scholarship foci: melodramas (telenovelas and Turkish dramas), culture and society. View Curriculum Vitae Education Ph.D., Mass Communication, University of […]

Keith Adams is a facilities manager at Grady College.

About: Dr. Ahn teaches undergraduate-level research methods, graduate-level user experience research, communication theory, and advertising and society. Her research examines how social media, video/internet games, and immersive virtual environments influence […]

Since July 2016, Thomas (TJ) Alexander has been the first point of contact for visitors and callers to Grady College.  As the dean’s office administrative associate, he provides secretarial support […]

Beth Allinger is director of finance and administration at Grady College.

About: Anthony Amey is a clinical assistant professor in the Carmical Sports Institute. He worked for more than two decades as a sports anchor and reporter, including ESPN and three […]

Laurie Anglin has worked at Grady College since May 2010. Prior to UGA, Laurie held positions such as controller, senior accountant, auditor and teller in the accounting field for various […]

About: Dr. Karin Assmann teaches video journalism, multimedia production, reporting and storytelling, as well as graduate courses on journalism and mass communication theory. She studies the sociology and business of news […]

Lauren is an Instructor and the NMI’s Director of Communications and Donor Engagement. Lauren earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. She […]

Stephen Bailey is an award-winning film producer with extensive experience in production, film financing, and script development. His films have premiered in numerous festivals including Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, SCAD, […]

Mary Ellen Barto has more than 30 years experience working in advertising and media agencies, client marketing organizations, and as an industry consultant.  Prior to joining UGA, Mary Ellen worked […]

About: Moni Basu, otherwise known as Prof B, teaches feature and narrative nonfiction writing. She is the director of the low-residency MFA in Narrative Nonfiction and the Charlayne Hunter-Gault writer […]

About: Dr. Bernabo teaches undergraduate courses in media industries, and undergraduate and graduate courses in representation and identity. View Curriculum Vitae Education Ph.D., Communication Studies, University of Iowa M.A., Communication […]

About: James Biddle is an award winning filmmaker and editor who specializes in the teaching of post production workflow and management, audio design, Steadicam operation, visual efx, and the artistic […]

Ellory Bishop joined the academic advising team in June of 2024. She began her undergraduate career at UGA as a women’s studies major before completing her Bachelor of Science in […]

After graduating Grady College in 1986, Jim Black worked in the television production industry for 30 years as a lighting cameraman for field and studio shows. Jim worked in TV news, […]

Prior to Grady College, Barbara Bond spent the last ten years in the health care industry – nine years as a lead certified pharmacy technician and one year as a […]

Prior to Grady College, Darlene Bradley worked with UGA Finance and Administration since 1994, starting in the accounts payable department then moving to the budget office. She was born in […]

Deenene Brewer is a Ph.D. student specializing in advertising and public relations. Her research interests are media literacy and design, health communication and education communication. Brewer is the Active Learning […]

ABOUT Amanda Bright, PhD, MJE, is a clinical associate professor specializing in community journalism, news product innovation, design and pedagogy. She is the managing editor of Grady Newsource, assistant editor […]

About Andrea Briscoe teaches a variety of journalism classes, such as News, Media and Consumers, Introduction to Photojournalism and Entertainment Reporting. She and Dodie Cantrell created Grady College’s first-ever late-night […]

About: Andrea Bruce is a photographer, educator, artist and writer whose work focuses on ideas of democracy and the aftermath of war. She concentrates on the social issues that are […]

About: Burns serves as publisher of The Red & Black Publishing Company, Inc., an independent student media nonprofit that publishes the largest student newspaper in Georgia, provides journalism training, produces […]

About: Dr. Cacciatore teaches research methodology and introduction to public relations in the Department of Advertising & Public Relations. His research focuses on science and risk communication with an emphasis […]

Olivia Carino (AB ’18, MA ’21) graduated in December 2018 with a degree in Communication Studies and a Minor in Sociology. In July 2019, she discovered her passion for web […]

About: Dr. Zifei “Fay” Chen (MA ’13) teaches public relations and advertising theory and corporate communication. Her research foci include corporate social responsibility and advocacy, startup and entrepreneurial communication, digital […]

About: Shira Chess teaches courses in media studies and writing. Her research focuses broadly on historical and contemporary digital media studies. View Curriculum Vitae Education Ph.D., Communication and Rhetoric, Rensselaer […]

About: Nick Chiles is a clinical assistant professor/writer in residence, primarily teaching Feature Writing courses. Previously he was the writing coach at the Grady Writing Lab for journalism students and […]

About: Dr. Clementson teaches undergraduate and graduate-level public relations and mass communication courses. His research examines the effects of public figures and politicians dodging questions. He also serves the Department […]

About: Dr. Joshua Cloudy teaches undergraduate and graduate advertising classes, and studies the role of digital media in fueling and attenuating intergroup conflict. His research focuses on political communication, intergroup […]

James Cochran is a marketer with 10 years of experience in brand management, media relations and product marketing. He serves as the associate director of marketing and communications for the […]

Tracy Coley (ABJ ’90, MFA ’19) worked for nearly 30 years as a writer, editor, graphic designer, and student mentor in marketing and communications for the University of Georgia. She […]

Sara Cook grew up in Athens and has more than 25 years experience in fundraising and foundation experience.  Prior to Grady College, Sara held positions as the Senior Director of […]

Daniel is a remote NMI faculty member with a Bachelors degree in Advertising and a Masters in Emerging Media from UGA. He has a strong background in UX design, live […]

Alex Crevar (AB 1993, MA 2015) has worked as a journalist and editor for multiple publications since the mid 1990s. Specializing in travel journalism, he is a regular contributor to The New […]

About: Charles N. Davis is the Dean of the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. He was appointed in 2013, after a […]

Sabrena Deal is a Senior Lecturer in Advertising and Public Relations. She teaches Brand Strategy, Graphic Communication, and Integrated Campaigns courses. She is a UGA Faculty Active Learning Leader and […]

Ben Deutsch retired from The Coca-Cola Company in December 2017 after a 25-year career, the last 11 years of which he served as Vice President, Corporate Communications. In this global […]

As a Part-Time Instructor in the NMI, Anthony specializes in Advanced Web Development and Native App Development courses. He believes that learning how to create, no matter what the medium, […]

Christine Drayer is the associate director for programming for the Peabody Awards.

About: Jennifer Duck, Ph.D., is an Emmy-winning journalist and clinical associate professor specializing in community journalism, academic-industry collaborations, and the impact of social media on news and public understanding. View […]

Jeffrey Duncan is a third-year Ph.D. student focusing on entertainment media law. His research examines the social and physical effects of entertainment media using mixed methods, including traditional legal analysis, […]

Sara Epps is a language scholar who came to the field of mass communication from a background in Linguistics and is now a PhD student at the Grady College of […]

Sara Ervin is a third-year PhD student in Grady College at the University of Georgia, concentrating in crisis communication. Her research interests are in emergency preparedness and disaster management. Specifically, […]

About: Nathaniel Evans is an Associate Professor of Advertising in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at University of Georgia. His research framework can be applied to regulatory and […]

About: Matthew Nolte Evans is an award-winning writer and associate professor of screenwriting in the Department of Entertainment and Media Studies at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. […]

Sakil Faizullah is a seasoned communication specialist and doctoral candidate at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia, Atlanta. With a rich professional background spanning over […]

Carlo Finlay is the assistant director and lecturer for the Carmical Sports Media Institute.

Roberta Fiorito is an instructor of record and doctoral student at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia, Athens. Prior to pursuing her Ph.D., she worked for nine years […]

Lauren Flaker is an experienced communication strategist, self-proclaimed Question Master, and doctoral student at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication. With nearly a decade of professional experience working as a […]

Sarah Freeman (MA ’20) has more than 25 years experience in marketing and public relations. She has worked at Grady College since October 2013 following a brief time at the […]

Melissa Garber is the director for undergraduate services at Grady College.

Marcella Genut (AB ’18) joined the academic advising team in January 2022. Prior to serving Grady College as the prospective student academic advisor, she worked for the CDC and nonprofit […]

Chris joined the NMI in 2013 as a Graduate Assistant, equipped with a strong foundation in integrated marketing communications and a curiosity for emerging technology. During his undergraduate years, he […]

River is a doctoral student and Crisis Communication Research Fellow at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass communication. His research interests focus on the idea of leadership communication, employee […]

About: Dr. Griffith teaches Advertising Message Strategy and the capstone campaigns course for advertising majors. She is the advisor to Grady’s student-run advertising agency. View Curriculum Vitae Education Ph.D., English, […]

Hallie Grose has worked at UGA since July 2018. Before Grady College, she worked in University Housing as an assignments specialist. Hallie earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from […]

Vivian (Vivi) Guerra is currently pursuing a degree in English with a Literature Concentration at Georgia Southern University.  Prior to working at Grady College, she served at UGA’s Career Center […]

About: Tamlin Hall is a filmmaker, writer, producer, educator, and nonprofit founder whose career has been defined by a commitment to storytelling with social impact. View Curriculum Vitae Education Master […]

About: Dr. Hamilton teaches cultural, critical, and historical approaches to media studies. His research addresses alternative media and democratic communication. View Curriculum Vitae Education Ph.D., Mass Communication, University of Iowa […]

About: Dr. Han teaches undergraduate Health Communication and Health & Risk Communication Campaigns courses and graduate Mass Communication Research Method and Technology and Health courses. Research foci include health communication […]

About: Dr. Han’s research focuses on global media, race and ethnicity, Korean popular culture, and the cultural intersections between East Asia and Latin America. View Curriculum Vitae Education Ph.D., Cinema […]

Brittanie Hardman is the business manager for Grady College, handling payment requests, expense reports, foundation check requests and other financial tasks. She has 10 years experience in administrative and office […]

Taejah Harper (ABJ ’20) holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Grady, as well as a minor in sociology from Franklin College. Prior to her current position, Taejah was the […]

About Bryan Harris is the Founder and CEO of 25 Hits, a strategic communications consulting firm. He a 20+ year veteran in the communications field who has led complex and […]

About: Dr. Herndon teaches courses in the Business of News and Financial Journalism along with Food Journalism as a special topics course and as independent study. He also teaches Media […]

Amy Hicks has more than 20 years experience in customer service and community engagement. She has worked at Grady College since March 2024 after 16.5 years as a public library […]

Missy Hill has more than 20  years of experience in marketing, advertising and corporate communications. She has worked at Grady College since 2015. Prior to working at the University of […]

About: Dr. Himelboim, the Thomas C. Dowden Professor of Media Analytics and director of the SEE Suite, studies the role social media plays in news, politics and international communication. Through […]

Anne Hurne is a student affairs professional at Grady College.

Wenwen Jiang is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations. Her research interests centered on consumer responses and media psychology. She primarily uses quantitative methods to […]

About: Dr. Yan Jin currently teaches undergraduate Crisis Communication course and graduate Crisis Communication and Strategic Conflict Management, ADPR Theory, and Mass Communication Theory courses. Her primary research programs are […]

About: Stephen Jiwanmall (he/him) is an award-winning journalist and public relations professional with more than a decade of experience in newsrooms, nonprofits, and classrooms. Prior to joining Grady, Stephen taught […]

About: Mark E. Johnson teaches photojournalism and other visual journalism courses, serves as the college’s Chief Technology Officer and oversees facility planning and renovations of the Journalism Building. He is […]

Andy Johnston is the editor of The Oglethorpe Echo, a weekly newspaper in partnership with Grady College that provides real-word community journalism experience for UGA students. The Echo was second […]

About: Lori Johnston teaches a variety of journalism classes, including reporting and writing across platforms, religion reporting, home and garden reporting, critical writing, feature writing and investigative reporting. View Curriculum Vitae […]

About: Dr. Jones directs the George Foster Peabody Awards, and is Lambdin Kay Professor in the Entertainment and Media Studies Department.  His research specialty is television studies, with a focus […]

Sam Jones received his master’s degree in journalism from UGA in 2020. Upon graduation, he began writing a daily newsletter and regular features for MLSsoccer.com, the official site of Major […]

Claire is an NMI Instructor and proud NMI alumna, with a Bachelors degree in Public Relations and a Masters in Emerging Media from UGA. Her practical insights, drawn from her […]

Education Ph.D., Yale Law School J.D., University of Michigan Law School M.A., University of St. Andrews View Curriculum Vitae About Thomas E. Kadri joined the University of Georgia School of […]

About: Dr. Kavoori is currently engaged in a program of autoethnographic and narrative writing. View Curriculum Vitae Education MFA, Narrative Non-Fiction writing, University of Georgia (currently enrolled). Study in A […]

Diana Keough (MFA ’21) is an award-winning veteran multimedia journalist who covered a broad range of health and science topics on the medical beat for news outlets including The (Cleveland) […]

About Dr. Ted Kim manages and coordinates the programming and administrative aspects of the Communication and Media (CAM) Fellows Program at the Cox International Center. His duties include providing instructional, […]

About Dr. Kim is the executive director of the Cox International Center and the executive director of the Cox Center CAM Fellows Program. His research focuses on the interaction between […]

Jiwon Kim is a Ph.D. student and the CAM program coordinator.

Teressa King is the executive assistant to the dean at Grady College.

About: Dr. Kohn teaches advanced screenwriting, producing for film/television, documentary film, and qualitative methods; directs the Cannes Film Festival and Cannes Lions Study Abroad Programs; directs Roger Ebert’s Film Festival; […]

About: Neil Landau is an award-winning screenwriter, producer, author and screenwriting professor. View Curriculum Vitae Education Master of Fine Arts, Screenwriting, University of Georgia Bachelor of Arts, Film/Television, University of […]

About: Landrum teaches Graphic Communication and Advertising Message Strategy. She works with undergraduate students to develop an understanding of basic design concepts, common design challenges, idea generation, brainstorming, and content […]

David Lawson in a lecturer at Grady College.

About:: His professional background includes work in both the print and broadcast media. He’s currently the award-winning Atlanta Falcons Beat Writer for The Atlanta Journal Constitution. He has appeared on […]

About: Sanghoon Lee teaches in our MFA Film, Television and Digital Media program. When he is not teaching, he is a director, producer, writer and cinematographer for independent film projects. […]

Krysten Lewis joined the academic advising team in July 2019.  Prior to serving Grady College as an advisor, she worked as an academic advisor in the UGA Honors Program.  Krysten […]

About: Dr. Liao teaches advertising communication and media strategy and activation. Her research aims to gain a deep understanding of the effects of different technological affordances (especially that of emerging […]

Benjamin Libon is a Ph.D. student in Mass Communication with a focus in Advertising at the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. His research mainly explores […]

About: Alexia (Lexie) Little is a PhD candidate specializing in mass communication. Her research interests center around media history, specifically how media construct and negotiate conceptions of collective memory, culture, and […]

About: Dr. Lough studies visual communication and solutions journalism, with an emphasis on photojournalism. He teaches graduate-level visual communication method & theory, as well as undergraduate photography and journalism ethics […]

Ana Mackenzie brings nearly two decades of experience as an actor and filmmaker to her position with the Peabody Awards. After working with top talent on popular television series and […]

About: Jessica Maddox (BA ’12, MA ’15, PhD ’18) teaches courses in media studies, cultural studies, and social media. Her research examines content creators, influencers, and social media platforms. View […]

Isabella Martinez is the events coordinator for the New Media Institute. She earned both her Master of Arts in Emerging Media and her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from […]

About Booker T. Mattison teaches Screenwriting and Directing for the Screen courses, in addition to creative jobs as an author and filmmaker. View Curriculum Vitae Education Master of Fine Arts, […]

Tyler was first acquainted with the NMI as an Entertainment and Media Studies student. To explore his growing interest in all things NMI, he became a member of the inaugural […]

Don McClain is an application programmer specialist at Grady College.

Casie McClellan joined the academic advising team in May 2025. She previously worked with UGA Athletics as an academic support specialist. Prior to working in higher education, she was a […]

Q. McElroy is a Ph.D. student specializing in journalism and mass communication. Her current research focuses on the interplay between mass media and culture, with an emphasis on mediated representations […]

About: Dr. Juan (pronounced as “Dren”) Meng is the Head of the Department of Advertising and Public Relations in the College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of […]

Samantha Meyer (ABJ ’13, MA ’14) graduated from the University of Georgia majoring in public relations and women’s studies during her undergraduate studies, and Grady’s 4+1 program for her master’s […]

About: Vicki Michaelis is the director of the John Huland Carmical Sports Media Institute at UGA. She teaches classes in the institute’s undergraduate Sports Media Certificate program. View Curriculum Vitae […]

Stephanie Moreno (ABJ ’06, BA ’06, MA ’20) is the director of the Georgia Scholastic Press Association, a 95-year-old organization housed at Grady College that supports middle and high school […]

Diane Murray serves as Director of Alumni Relations and Outreach for the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. Prior to joining Grady, she served […]

Emily Murray joined Grady College in 2025. She worked the previous 10 years in the Oconee County School System where she started as an elementary school paraprofessional.  She moved to […]

ABOUT Professor Musgrove is an 8-time Southeast Emmy winning filmmaker. Her work explores places of vulnerability and inspiration in the human condition, often involving scientific research and fantastical imagery. She […]

Rongting Niu is a third-year doctoral student in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at Grady College. Her research examines psychological processing in crisis and risk communication, with a […]

About: Susan Noh teaches entertainment media coureses in the Department of Entertainment and Media Studies. Her research foci including global media, digital platforms and the ways in which marginalized communities […]

Eric Novotny (PhD – Communication, Michigan State University, 2020) is a postdoctoral research associate in the Games and Virtual Environments Lab (GAVEL) within the Grady College of Mass Communication and […]

About: Nowak is responsible for developing and managing the College’s new Center for Health and Risk Communication, which seeks to foster an interdisciplinary approach to health and risk-related Communication projects, […]

Moses U. Okocha is a doctoral student at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, with a concentration in journalism. With valuable industry experience as a broadcast journalist, Moses has worked […]

Before joining Grady College in 2025, Joy Ovington built a wide-ranging career in communications, education, and arts administration. She worked with the Athens Regional Library System and Bilbo Books Publishing […]

Sohyun Park is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Journalism. Her research interests are widespread online misinformation and disinformation in health and science topics. She is particularly interested in […]

Sarah Perry joined the academic advising team in July 2024. She is a UGA and Grady alumna of 2020, having earned a BA in Entertainment and Media Studies. She is […]

ABOUT Dr. Jonathan Peters is the associate dean for academic affairs and the Carolyn McKenzie and Don E. Carter Chair for Excellence in Journalism. He also holds a faculty appointment […]

About: Dr. Pjesivac teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in digital storytelling, public opinion, and international communication. She studies international and cross-cultural communication, media trust and credibility, and effects of digital […]

About: Dr. Lance Porter’s teaching specialties focus on creative brand strategies in a rapidly evolving digital and social media landscape. View Curriculum Vitae Education Ph.D., Mass Communication/New Media, University of […]

Abbie Pruitt works as a business manager in the Business Office at Grady College.

About: Dr. Read teaches Media Strategy and Insights and Analytics. Research interests are media psychology/effects, identity and representation, and psychophysiology. Education: Ph.D., Mass Communication, Indiana University M.A., Experimental Psychology, Appalachian […]

Grady College builds on the legacy of its outstanding faculty, many of whom grace us with their presence for years following their retirements. If you’re looking for a beloved Grady […]

Sahar Saadat is a third-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Entertainment and Media Studies. Her research focuses on transnational queer media, with a particular emphasis on East Asian queer […]

Karen Andrea Robayo Sanchez is a Ph.D. student in Mass Communication and Public Relations Studies at the University of Georgia. Her research interests are international communication, leadership, gender equality and […]

Christie Sanders joined the academic advising team in March 2024.  Prior to serving Grady College, she worked as an academic advisor in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.  A […]

Kelsey Schmitt (MFA ’23) is an Atlanta based film director, cinematographer and photographer. She’s written and directed films for The University Georgia’s M.F.A. film program, Georgia Film Academy, and independent […]

Stephanie Schupska is a seasoned communicator with experience in communications, public relations, media relations, development communications, brand management, graphic design, photography, writing, editing and project management. In addition to her […]

Abby Sculley is a fundraising and operations strategist with deep expertise in capital campaign planning and execution, major giving and development operations. In her role with the Peabody Awards Program, Abby oversees […]

Brittany Shivers’ research focuses on the psychological processing of disinformation and conspiracy theories, as well as the societal implications of information disorder exacerbated by social media. She researches how organizations, […]

About: Chris Shumway teaches classes in Video Journalism and manages Grady’s video production facilities, which include a digital newsroom, TV studio and field equipment supply room. View Curriculum Vitae Education […]

About: Ms. Smith teaches ADPR 3515: Foundations of Graphic Communication; ADPR 3520: Graphic Communication; and ADPR 3910 Graphic Communication History. She is a faculty adviser to Talking Dog, the student-led […]

NaYoung Song is a first-year doctoral student in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, where she also earned her master’s degree in […]

Leah Spalding (ABJ ’15, MA ’17) is a part-time, remote instructor at the University of Georgia, as well as an assistant professor of UX Design at Western Kentucky University. Leah […]

Biographical Statement Nandita Sridhar is a PhD student at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Department of Entertainment and Media Studies. Prior to pursuing her doctorate, Nandita spent […]

Peabody is happy to announce that Maggie Stephens has joined our team in the newly created position of Awards Coordinator. Maggie will oversee the administration of the awards process, events […]

As Faculty Advisor for Emerging Media and Double Dawgs, Kyla oversees students’ journeys from recruitment to graduation—and beyond! She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the […]

About: Dr. Strausbaugh teaches advertising message strategy, campaigns, and graphic communications. Service areas include acting as Faculty Advisor to the UGA AdClub. View Curriculum Vitae Education Ph.D., Mass Communication, University […]

Jonathon Streetman is the IT Manager at Grady College.

About: David Welch Suggs, Jr. is associate director of the Carmical Sports Media Institute and an associate professor of journalism. He has had previous careers as a journalist, as a policy […]

About: Dr. Sun teaches Public Relations Management and Crisis Communication. Her research specialization focuses on corporate communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management. View Curriculum Vitae Education Ph.D. in Communication, University […]

Ahmaud Templeton earned an A.B. in philosophy from the University of Georgia in 2012, and an M.S. in counseling and an Ed.S. in college counseling and student development from the University […]

Chris Thompson graduated from Athens Technical College with an associate’s degree focused on applied science in emerging technologies. He comes from a long background in the service industry as well […]

Kayla Timmons is the payroll specialist at Grady College.

Andrew Todd is a broadcast engineer at Grady College.

As a remote NMI Instructor, Jake teaches a variety of courses each year for the New Media Certificate and Emerging Media Masters. Through a project-based curriculum, Jake’s courses guide students […]

Sam Tupper (MA ‘25) is a multimedia journalist and media researcher with over 10 years of experience. He began working at Grady College in March 2026 almost a year after graduating with […]

A K M Zamir Uddin is a Ph.D. student in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. His research interests lie in crisis communication, […]

Wes Unruh is the CACHE Lab administrator at Grady College.

Charlotte Norsworthy Varnum (ABJ ’19, MA ’20) is a part-time instructor at Grady College and serves as program coordinator for the Cox Institute’s News Literacy Certificate. Varnum is also executive […]

About: Ralitsa Vassileva teaches undergraduate students through hands-on learning and personalized feedback. She leads courses in live and breaking news for TV and digital dissemination, social media content creation, environmental […]

About Dr. Walker’s teaching specialties focus on how social justice and race issues are covered in journalism. View Curriculum Vitae Education Ph.D., Mass Communication, University of South Carolina M.A., Mass […]

Originally from Jupiter, Florida, Megan Ward fled the Gator state to be a double-dawg, earning both her Bachelors and Masters in Public Relations from Grady College. An NMI alumna herself, […]

Joseph Watson, Jr. is the inaugural Carolyn Caudell Tieger Professor of Public Affairs Communications at Grady College. In this role, Watson oversees the first program in the nation to provide […]

As Principal Lecturer and Experiential Learning Faculty Advisor, John leads a variety of instructional efforts at the NMI. With a Masters and Bachelors degree in English from UGA, he combines […]

About Sonja West is a faculty member in the School of Law and was recently named the inaugural holder of the Otis Brumby Distinguished Professorship in First Amendment Law, a […]

ABOUT Keith Wilson is a producer, director and artist whose films have screened internationally including Sundance, the Berlinale, the U.S. National Gallery of Art, documenta14 and the Museum of Modern […]

About: Dr. Wojdynski teaches courses in multimedia journalism, interactive media, and psychological effects of communication technology. He researches the effects of design and presentation characteristics in digital media on attention, […]

Fang Ye is a Ph.D. student in Advertising & Public Relations at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia. He earned his M.S. in Psychology from […]

Jiyoung Yeon is a Ph.D. student at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia. Her research centers on the effects of online humor and entertainment media […]

About: Hye Jin Yoon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at the University of Georgia. Her research expertise is in humor advertising and humor […]

Aarum Youn-Heil is a PhD student in Mass Communication and Entertainment Media Studies at the University of Georgia. Her research interest is interracial communication and how it relates to media. […]

Dayne is the program coordinator and an instructor for the Carmical Sports Media Institute. He also serves as the producer of TEDxUGA for the New Media Institute. Dayne is a […]

Wenqing Zhao is a Ph.D. candidate in mass communication, advised by Dr. Yan Jin. Her research focuses on crisis management and communication, strategic conflict management, health risk communication, and psychophysiological […]

Yi (Ansley) Zhao is a first-year PhD student studying Public Relations at Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Her research generally centers around effective corporate leadership and crisis communication in Public […]

Sihao Zhou is a Ph.D. student concentrating in public relations at the University of Georgia. His research interests are health and science communication, social media data analytics, and the frames […]