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Grady donors change lives every day. Their support removes obstacles and opens doors for students. It enables the world’s greatest creators and sharers of knowledge, our educators and researchers, to do more for our state and our world.

Give to Grady

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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Support a Department or Program

Journalism Excellence Fund

Journalism Excellence Fund

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

MFA Support Fund

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.

MFA in Film Excellence Fund

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.

New Media Institute Fund

New Media Institute Fund

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

Peabody Program Fund

Peabody Program Fund

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

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

Contact Us

For questions about making a gift, please contact:

Sara Cook

Senior Director of Development

saracook@uga.edu(706) 224-8498 — cell
Journalism Building, Room 207-C
Learn More Read more about Sara

Taejah Harper

Development Associate

tjharper@uga.edu
Journalism building, room 237-B
Learn More Read more about Taejah

Additional Information

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

Events

Students walking outside of Grady College.

Prospective Student Day (Virtual)

Prospective Student Day is an opportunity for prospective high school and transfer students and their parents to learn more about Grady College. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admission and eligibility requirements and programs of study. Spring 2024 tour dates are Feb. 23, March 22 (virtual), April 12 and May 3 (virtual). Register here: https://grady.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enQpNm1Ixq2GGIS For questions or to schedule a private visit, please contact: Marcella Genut, Prospective Student Advisor. Email: gradyprospective@uga.edu.

Spring 2024 Grady College Convocation

Congratulations to our spring 2024 graduates!

Grady College’s Spring 2024 Convocation Celebration will take place in the Grand Hall, Athens Classic Center at 300 N Thomas St. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. for the ceremony that starts at 2 p.m. All students wishing to participate in the ceremony must arrive for check-in before 1:45 p.m. You will receive your name card and wait for the processional to begin. Graduates will have their names read in front of family, friends, faculty and staff as they walk across the stage. Dress is professional; caps and gowns are not worn for Grady Convocation. The ceremony will be live streamed. Tickets are not required for graduates or their guests for the convocation. Please RSVP here before May 1, 2024.
 

Four Grady College students pose for a photo in the PAF with graduation caps on.

Spring 2024 Grady College Graduation Celebration

Graduates and their parents are invited to celebrate with other graduates and faculty/staff at this drop-in celebration. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and photo opportunities with Dean Davis and others. Tickets are not required for the celebration at Grady.  

UGA Spring 2024 Undergraduate Commencement

Ceremony start time: 7:30 p.m. – Graduates should arrive by 6:45 p.m. Doors open: 5:30 p.m. Tickets are required for all graduates at the Spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. More information will be posted to the website under Tickets. Tickets Graduates must register for a ticket to sit on the field. All eligible graduates will receive further instructions on ticket registration via email prior to the registration opening. Undergraduate students who apply to graduate for Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 by the graduation application deadline will be eligible to register for tickets. Check here for more information. For questions regarding eligibility for graduation, please contact the Office of the Registrar at reghelp@uga.edu.

GAB Radio Talent Institute

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW! Take a huge step toward starting your career in On Air, Podcasting, Streaming, Audio Production, News/Talk, Sports, Social Media, Sales, Marketing, Promotions and more! This week-long opportunity runs May 13 – May 18, 2024. Limited need-based scholarships available. The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) Radio Talent Institute™ at the Grady College of Journalism creates opportunities for new and emerging careers in media.  It is truly an incubator of well-rounded, well-educated college students, or recent graduates with a passion for media and a determination to get into the business. The National Radio Talent System™ is made up of multiple Talent Institutes at colleges and universities throughout the United States. Each institute brings in industry professionals from around the country as Guest Speakers who bring their real-world knowledge to this intensive 6-day summer program. The GAB Radio Talent Institute™ at Grady College is the campus-to-career connection most students need to begin their broadcast career, each not only learning from the dozens of pros but are able to network with them individually. This proves invaluable, as most will otherwise never have such an opportunity to meet and speak with these professionals. Likewise, these pros already have an introduction to these students who are available for open positions. Upon completion of the institute, students will further their networking opportunities with access the National Radio Talent System’s Career Center. This is where those in the industry are able to discover and hire NRTS graduates, who very likely, will be tomorrow’s industry leaders. Learn more and apply.

L.A. Alumni Event

Save the date for our Grady College alumni event in Los Angeles. Details will be announced closer to the date.