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Read more about Glenna Read named Russell Award recipient
Glenna Read named Russell Award recipient
Congratulations to Glenna Read, associate professor of advertising and director of the Brain, Body, and Media (BBAM) Lab, on receiving the Richard B. Russell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, […]
Read more about Ben Deutsch named inaugural executive-in-residence
Ben Deutsch named inaugural executive-in-residence
Ben Deutsch, retired vice president of corporate communications at The Coca-Cola Company and current professor of the Introduction to Corporate Communications course, has been named an executive-in-residence at Grady College. […]
Read more about Grady students rebrand Athens entrepreneur, Hannah Eppling
Grady students rebrand Athens entrepreneur, Hannah Eppling
During the Fall 2024 semester, local entrepreneur, Hannah Eppling, worked with Sabrena Deal’s ADPR 5741: Integrated Campaigns class to rebrand herself and her businesses.  Eppling owns Little Characters Theater Troupe, […]
Read more about Profiles of Tenacity: Talia Bloch
Profiles of Tenacity: Talia Bloch
Talia Bloch is a fourth-year entertainment and media studies major from Long Island, NY. With a passion for comedy and creativity, Bloch is co-hosting the fourth-annual Backlight Student Film Festival. […]
Read more about Grady Fellowship Profile: Parker Middleton
Grady Fellowship Profile: Parker Middleton
Congratulations to Parker Middleton (Ph.D. ’00, MFA ’21), one of the honorees to be inducted into the Grady College Fellowship during Grady Salutes on April 25, 2025. Middleton came to […]
Read more about Roy Wood Jr. set to host of the 85th Annual Peabody Awards
Roy Wood Jr. set to host of the 85th Annual Peabody Awards
Stand-up comic, television personality and Emmy-nominated documentary producer Roy Wood Jr. will host the 85th Annual Peabody Awards ceremony, which pays tribute to storytelling that reflects the social issues and […]
Read more about AdPR faculty and graduate students receive honors at AAA Conference
AdPR faculty and graduate students receive honors at AAA Conference
Congratulations to the faculty and graduate students from the Department of Advertising and Public Relations who received honors at the American Academy of Advertising Conference in Pittsburg March 6-9. Jooyoung […]
Read more about Profiles of Tenacity: Forest Dynes
Headshot of Forest Dynes, a senior journalism and sociology major. Profiles of Tenacity: Forest Dynes
Forest Dynes is a fourth year student pursuing a double major in journalism and sociology. Through his involvement as photo editor of The Red & Black, Forest aims to connect […]
Read more about Grady Fellowship Profile: Eric Baker
Grady Fellowship Profile: Eric Baker
Congratulations to Eric Baker (ABJ ‘90) for being named the recipient of the John Holliman, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award. Baker will also be inducted into the Grady College Fellowship at […]

Important links

Our students provide outstanding work through videos they produce, campaigns they create and news they report throughout the community. Here are links to a few examples:

Grady Research Radio Podcast

Grady Research Radio highlights the research and expertise coming out of Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia, advancing knowledge, innovation and creation.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.

Visit our Grady College Podcast webpage for more related podcasts.

Profiles of Tenacity

Profiles of Tenacity profiles current Grady College students and the determination, grit and leadership they demonstrate in the classroom and outside in the community.