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MFA Film program announces Distinguished Industry Mentor initiative; applications open until Dec. 1 for second year of program
Details about the MFA Film program and the Dec. 1, 2020 application deadline can be viewed on the MFA Film website. As the application timeline opens for its second year, […]
Shira Chess authors “Play Like A Feminist” to spotlight more voices in video game community
Shira Chess, associate professor of entertainment and media studies, has studied video games for two decades and has observed many changes in the gaming industry. She knows how powerful the […]
Cox Institute Announces 2020 Cox-SABEW Fellows
Twelve journalism students were selected during the Fall semester as Cox-SABEW Fellows, a financial journalism training program offered through the University of Georgia’s James M. Cox Jr. Institute for Journalism […]
UGA researchers examine factors related to awe in luxury brands
Natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon typically inspire feelings of awe. Consumer psychology researchers at the University of Georgia investigated whether or not those same feelings might be inspired […]
Brands gain or lose trust from consumers based on transparency and type of sponsorship agreement with online reviewers
Sponsored marketing efforts online can create less trust with consumers when consumers do not have clear understanding of the sponsorship terms. That is according to a study co-authored by Alexander […]
Three students selected as Tieger Fellows will promote the Public Affairs Communications program at UGA
The University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication announced the selection of three Tieger Fellows for the fall of 2020: Sarah Geary, Melissa Hevener and Hannah Payne. […]
Article on COVID-19 vaccination acceptance co-authored by Glen Nowak published in New England Journal of Medicine
Glen Nowak, director of the Center for Health and Risk Communication at the University of Georgia, co-authored a Perspective article addressing one of the most pressing topics facing the United […]
Sabriya Rice receives re-election to AHCJ board of directors
The Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) has selected Sabriya Rice, Knight Chair for Health and Medical Journalism, to its board of directors for an additional term. Rice will also […]
#ProfilesOfTenacity: Taylor Potter
What does the word “tenacity” mean to you? You know, I always describe myself as determined, persistent and driven, but I think I’ll start using tenacious more often. I think […]
Virtual reality research wins best paper for I/ITSEC simulation committee; advances to best conference paper competition
Research using virtual reality family rooms to bring together members of the military deployed overseas and their families back home has been awarded the best paper in the Simulation committee […]