Entertainment and Media Studies Archive
Peabody Awards announce 27 nominees for the Documentary and News Categories
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced the 27 nominees for the Documentary and News categories selected to represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in 2022 across broadcasting […]
#ProfilesofTenacity: Raika Kachwalla
Raika Kachwalla is a fourth-year entertainment and media studies major who is passionate about bringing diversity to the film industry. She served as the assistant director of the Backlight Student […]
Fellowship Profile: Regina Hicks
The following is one installment of a series recognizing alumni and friends who will be honored at the 2023 Grady Salutes celebration on April 28, 2023. For more details, please […]
Marcy Carsey, Television Producer and Co-Founder of Carsey-Werner Television, to deliver Peabody-Smithgall Lecture
Peabody Awards will present its Peabody-Smithgall Lecture on Wednesday, March 29 at 4pm at the Chapel on North Campus at the University of Georgia. “A Conversation with Marcy Carsey” will […]
#ProfilesofTenacity: Demi Lehman
Fourth year entertainment and media studies and theatre double major Demi Lehman is creating her own path in the pursuit of her passions. Her involvement in UGA short films and […]
New Grady Fellowship inductees announced; Dean’s Medal to be awarded
Grady College proudly announces four honorees who will be inducted into the Grady Fellowship this year. Grady Fellowship honorees for 2023 include: Regina Hicks (ABJ ’85, MFA ’90) Robin Hommel […]
Eric Johnson: changing the world one student at a time
Editor’s Note: Elise Kim is the author of this feature. She is a Yarbrough-Grady Fellow and a student tour guide at the UGA Visitors Center. Nestled in the easternmost corner […]
Peabody Awards Ceremony to move to Los Angeles first time in 83-year history
Peabody has announced that its annual ceremony, the Peabody Awards, will be held for the first time in Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Sunday, June 11, 2023. […]
Alumnus Beau Ward navigates a changing entertainment industry
Beau Ward (ABJ ’15) is a producer, director and creative executive at LD Entertainment. He’s worked in various roles in the entertainment industry, working on feature films, Broadway shows and […]
UGA MFA Film program gains momentum in year three
Like any good script, the plot of the UGA MFA Film program is continuously adding developments and enriching its story. The Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital […]