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The Dean’s Excellence Fund

Help Grady’s heart and soul, core operating fund respond to needs and opportunities for our students and our mission.

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CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT

Building the foundation for a successful future begins with strong partnerships between Grady College and the industries we serve.

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Advertising and Public Relations Excellence Fund A group of twelve smiling students stands indoors, each holding a colorful event poster. They pose together in a classroom setting with blue walls and bulletin boards in the background.

Advertising and Public Relations Excellence Fund

Supports the mission of Grady’s Department of AdPR.

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Entertainment and Media Studies Excellence Fund A woman in a light jacket and backwards cap films outdoors with a professional video camera on a tripod, while another person stands behind her holding an umbrella. There is a grassy field in the background.

Entertainment and Media Studies Excellence Fund

Provides support for the activities and finances of the Entertainment and Media Studies major.

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Journalism Excellence Fund A woman wearing a blue pageant dress and crown is being interviewed by two women; one holds a phone and notebook, and the other films with a tablet in a brightly lit indoor venue.

Journalism Excellence Fund

Supports students, faculty and activities of Grady’s Department of Journalism.

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MFA Support Fund Five people sit at a long table in a meeting room, engaged with laptops, notebooks, and drinks. They appear to be discussing or collaborating, with some smiling and talking to each other.

MFA Support Fund

Provides support for the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Narrative Media Writing program, a two-year low-residency program designed to train writers in narrative nonfiction and screenwriting.

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MFA in Film Excellence Fund Five people stand closely together in a forest, looking at a camera. One person holds the camera, another holds a boom microphone, and the rest seem engaged and focused, possibly working on a film project.

MFA in Film Excellence Fund

Provide support for the Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media program. Support shall include, but not be limited to, salaries, awards, scholarships, projects, research, students, supplies, travel, equipment, technology, facilities.

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New Media Institute Fund Six smiling people stand indoors in front of a table with balloons and a “Glass Reality” sign. They wear matching “New Media” shirts and lanyards, holding or wearing virtual reality headsets. Large windows show trees outside.

New Media Institute Fund

Provides for students and programs of Grady’s New Media Institute.

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Sports Media Certificate program Support Fund A woman sits on the edge of a sports field at night, operating a video camera. A laptop and other equipment rest on the track beside her. In the background, a soccer game is taking place under bright stadium lights.

Sports Media Certificate program Support Fund

Supports Grady’s Sports Media certificate and provides opportunities for Grady Sports Media students.

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Peabody Program Fund A man in a suit with a beard stands behind a podium, holding up an award medal. The background features decorative panels and warm lighting. An audience is visible in the foreground.

Peabody Program Fund

Supports the Peabody Awards program and its mission to recognize “stories that matter.”

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Can’t find the fund you’re looking for? Several more funds that support our mission can be found on UGA’s giving page.

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For questions about making a gift, please contact:

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Sara Cook

Senior Director of Development

saracook@uga.edu(706) 224-8498 — cell
Journalism Building, Room 207-C
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Taejah Harper

Assistant Director of Development

tjharper@uga.edu
Journalism building, room 237-B
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Additional Information

Explore the UGA Promotion and Tenure documents for UGA and Grady College.

Events

Prospective Student Day

Register here to join us at Grady College Prospective Student Day!

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Spring 2026 Grady Convocation Ceremony

Grady College’s Spring 2026 Convocation Celebration will take place on May 6, 2026.

  • The ceremony will start at 2 p.m.
  • Graduates will have their names read in front of family, friends, faculty and staff as they cross the stage.
  • Dress is professional; caps and gowns are not worn for Grady Convocation.
  • Guests are asked to remain in their seats and not take pictures at the stage. Photos will be taken of each graduate crossing the stage and will be available free of charge after the event on the UGAGrady Flickr account.
  • The ceremony will be recorded and posted within 24 hours on the UGA Grady YouTube channel.
  • Students must register for convocation. Registration will open in April.
  • Tickets are not required for Spring Convocation.
  • Parking is available at one of several downtown parking lots. Please allow plenty of time to park and arrive as there will be convocation ceremonies downtown for other UGA units that same day.
More information can be found at https://grady.uga.edu/graduation/

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Spring 2026 Grady Graduation Celebration

Graduates and their parents are invited to celebrate with other graduates and faculty/staff at this drop-in celebration from 5 to 6:30  p.m. on May 8, 2026. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and photo opportunities with Dean Davis and others. Tickets are not required for the celebration at Grady College.

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GAB Media and Career Academy

The Georgia Association of Broadcasters’ Media and Career Academy is a chance for college students and recent graduates to network and connect while learning more about exciting opportunities in podcasting, television, radio, streaming, news/talk, sports, social media, sales, marketing, promotions and more! Industry professionals from around the country will bring their real-world knowledge to this intensive 6-day summer program. More details coming soon.

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Entertainment and Media Studies Summer Academy

Are you interested in careers in the film, television, radio, online, mobile and other new media industries? In this course designed for high school students, participants will be introduced to the exciting entertainment field and what it encompasses.

They will gain valuable skills for conceiving what stories are worth telling while also gaining an understanding of the implications of visual storytelling in society. They will learn the basics of content production, from screenwriting to digital editing. Over the course of the week, they will work on a project to showcase in their portfolios.

For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth-program/entertainment-and-media-studies-6-8-2026/

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Multimedia Journalism Summer Academy

Do you feel passionate about telling true stories that make the news? Acquire critical tools to become a multi-skilled journalist in this ever-changing digital landscape through this course designed for high school students.

Practice the art of interviewing, multimedia reporting, writing, editing, and producing alongside a professional journalist.

Explore visual journalism and social media storytelling, and work with your instructor to produce a news website.

For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth-program/multimedia-journalism-6-8-2026/

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