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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.

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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

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

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

Journalism Excellence Fund

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

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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.

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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.

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New Media Institute Fund

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

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

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.

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
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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

Grady College Prospective Student Day

Prospective Student Day is an opportunity for high school and transfer students and their guardians to learn more about Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Current UGA students who are interested in applying for Grady College majors are also welcome. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admissions, eligibility requirements and programs of study. This event covers our undergraduate programs only. If you are interested in graduate program information, email anne.hurne@uga.edu. Register here to join us at Grady College Prospective Student Day!

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Intern Hours

Join us for Intern Hours, a peer networking event for Grady College students. Each session features a group of current Grady students who had or have internships in Summer/Fall 2024 or Spring 2025. Get tips on how they found their internships, how to prep for internship applications, what they did in the role and more. See details on this month’s featured interns on Instagram @UGAGradyCareers.

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Crisis Communication Think Tank Executive Education Event

This in-person program focuses on strategies and principles exemplifying excellence in crisis management and leadership, and guidelines to identify and navigate proactive and resilient strategies that emerge amidst a crisis. The program supplies participants the knowledge, skills and efficacy to lead through crises, influence stakeholders, leverage resources, and enhance business processes. Additional case studies, peer-to-peer learning, and a simulation exercise improve individual and team performance. For more information, or to register for the event, please visit: https://www.terry.uga.edu/executive/crisis-communication-think-tank/

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Women in Media – A Seat at the Table 2025

UGA Women in Media hosts its Seat at the Table event. More information coming soon.

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Dawg Day of Giving

For 24 hours, we’re #CallingAllDawgs to make a gift of any size to any area of UGA. The collective generosity of thousands of Bulldogs during Dawg Day of Giving supports scholarships and resources for students, enables innovative research, and helps the University of Georgia build a better tomorrow. For more information, please visit this site.

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Cox Institute Dinner

This event is invite only. Location and other details will be provided on the invitation.

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