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Read more about The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Grady College announce new fellowship program
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Grady College have announced a new fellowship program that will unlock new learning opportunities for UGA students and add the AJC’s journalistic expertise into the curriculum. […]
Read more about InternViews: Emma Gleason
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InternViews is a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their internship experience. Emma Gleason is a fourth-year advertising major from Atlanta, Georgia. This year, she’s spending her summer […]
Read more about Herndon and Varnum recognized with two Communicator Awards
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The “Wines We Drink” podcast produced by Grady faculty Keith Herndon and Charlotte Varnum received two Awards of Distinction in the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards. The podcast was recognized for […]
Read more about Beverly Copen (ABJ ’58) still uses journalism skills in everyday life
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Nearly 68 years after graduating from the University of Georgia with a journalism degree, Beverly Copen still uses skills she learned in school in her everyday life. “The first thing […]
Read more about Crisis Communication Think Tank returns to Hong Kong for 2026 symposium
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The Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT) at the University of Georgia convened its 2026 CCTT Asia-Hub annual symposium in Hong Kong on May 29–30, 2026, hosted by Hong Kong Polytechnic […]
Read more about Jennifer Duck wins third Emmy for ‘Requiem for Colour’
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The first time Jennifer Duck saw Jeffery Ames’ passion project “Requiem for Colour;” it was essentially a home-video recording. After finishing it, she said she immediately felt it deserved a broader audience […]
Read more about 2026 Grady College faculty and staff recognition
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Several Grady College faculty and staff were recognized for outstanding service during the 2025-2026 academic year at an end-of-semester celebration on April 28. Teachers of the Year are recognized by […]
Read more about Griffiths Innovators receive third place, fan favorite in competition
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Three Grady College journalism students in the Griffiths Innovators program received third place nationwide and earned the fan favorite award at a national competition through the Reynolds Journalism Institute on April 30, […]
Read more about Financial advice for students and young professionals
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Navigating personal finance can be a daunting task without help. Sarah Hilton, a behavioral financial planning graduate student from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, spoke to Grady students […]

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.