Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Perfect the art and science of telling the story

Through classroom and hands-on learning, our students develop innovative, multimedia skills and gain a critical understanding for how stories and messages are effectively crafted, shared and understood.

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Advertising Three people, including Grady, work around a white poster on a stone surface, creating a mind map about “STORY” with red markers. Various story elements like plot, message, and setting branch out from the center.

Advertising

Enroll in a top-5 nationally ranked program educating future leaders in creative and advertising careers.

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Entertainment & Media Studies A woman interviews a man in a suit—possibly director Grady—on the red carpet at the Backlight Student Film Festival. A camera films them in front of a banner with the festival’s name and logo.

Entertainment & Media Studies

Innovate through skills and conceptual courses for careers in film and television entertainment.

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Journalism

Serve industries and communities through audio, visual and written storytelling in the digital media world.

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Public Relations

Learn essential and versatile skills in traditional and new media for effective communication in the 21st century.

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Certificates

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Double Dawgs

The Double Dawgs program creates programs for qualified students to earn an undergraduate and graduate degree within a five-year timeframe.

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The Latest

Read the newest headlines, learn about updates and discover events happening at Grady.

Read more about 40 Under 40 panel provides advice about networking and relocating
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40 Under 40 panel provides advice about networking and relocating

40 Under 40 panelists Laura Warren (ABJ ’11), Patrick Klibanoff (ABJ ’14, BBA ’14) and Renee Fuller (ABJ ’10) provided insight and advice during a discussion focusing on a Message […]

Read more about Profiles of Tenacity: Leila Woods
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Profiles of Tenacity: Leila Woods

Leila Woods is a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication. Woods is a graduate assistant for Reporting I, Reporting II and Newsource, as well as […]

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Cox Institute welcomes new faculty, announces new roles

The Cox Institute is welcoming one new faculty member and has made several key role changes as the 2026-27 academic year begins. The Cox Institute’s purpose is to prepare students […]

Read more about Lance Porter named Innovation Fellow, first for Grady College
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Lance Porter named Innovation Fellow, first for Grady College

The road to innovation is often a long one that can begin from places one might not expect. For Lance Porter (MA ’98, PhD ’02), the Karen W. and Daniel J. King […]

Read more about Profiles of Tenacity: Alyssia Hamilton
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Profiles of Tenacity: Alyssia Hamilton

Alyssia Hamilton is a fourth-year journalism major from Kennesaw, Georgia, set to graduate in May 2027. Hamilton is a Grady College ambassador, co-president of the Association for Women in Sports […]

Read more about Carmical Sports Media Institute alumni leading NFL communications teams  
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Carmical Sports Media Institute alumni leading NFL communications teams  

As the 2026 NFL season kicks off, Carmical Sports Media Institute alumni are working for nearly a dozen teams and the NFL league office as media and communications professionals.   The robust representation […]

Events

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Intern Hours

Join us for Intern Hours, a peer networking event for Grady College students. Each session will feature a group of current Grady students who had or have internships in Summer or Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. Get tips on how they found their internships, how to prep for your own 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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Gray Media Visit

Gray Media is visiting Grady College for internship and full-time hiring. They will host 1:1 meetings for students throughout the day. Check the Grady Job Leads listerv emails and weekly newsletter for more information soon.

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Dishing with the Dean

Dishing with the Dean is a casual, open-forum opportunity for new students, whether they are pre-Grady, transfer or newly admitted Grady students, to meet with Dean Charles Davis, ask questions and learn more about Grady College. RSVP Here!

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Dow Jones News Fund (DJNF) Summer 2027 Internship Info Session

Join us for an info session for Grady College students with the Dow Jones News Fund (DJNF). Grady alumnae and former DJNF fellows Julianna Russ and Libby Hobbs will share their experiences.

The Dow Jones News Fund invites college students to apply for paid summer internships in audience engagement, business reporting, data journalism, digital media and multi-platform editing.

Each year DJNF arranges paid internships for nearly 100 college students across the country and provides them with advanced hands-on training, industry mentors and a robust peer and alumni network to tap into. Interns who are enrolled full-time or graduates with federal loans are also eligible for $1,500 scholarships.

To be considered, students must apply by Nov. 11, 2026 and take a timed, online qualifying test. There are five training tracks; students may apply for one or more. See more details here and learn more about the application process in the info session: https://dowjonesnewsfund.org/djnfinternships/

College sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students who are enrolled in school full-time as of Nov. 11, 2026, are eligible to apply. This includes December graduates. U.S. students studying abroad and international students already in the U.S. with work visas are also eligible. Former professionals (those who have worked full-time on staff as a journalist for a year or more) in the U.S. or abroad are not eligible.

If you are interested in applying, we strongly encourage you to attend to learn about the specifics of the application process.

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Fall 2026 Alumni Board Meeting Networking Event

Looking for career advice from experienced professionals? Join the UGA Mentor Program and the Grady College alumni board for a fast-paced, interactive speed mentoring session where you’ll connect with industry leaders and career mentors.

During this event, you’ll rotate through small-group discussions with seasoned professionals, gaining valuable insights, asking questions, and receiving personalized career guidance. You’ll hear diverse perspectives and walk away with practical advice to help shape your future.

Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and accelerate your career journey!

Recommended attire for this event is Business Casual.

Students, register here on Handshake to attend: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/2009832

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National AdPR Week

Grady College’s AdPR Week is a celebration of the students, faculty and alumni who are part of the Department of Advertising and Public Relations. It will be held October 5 – 9, 2026.

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Your media career starts here. Choose from four majors: Advertising, Entertainment and Media Studies, Journalism and Public Relations.

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