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Profiles of Tenacity: Karenia Murry

Fourth-year journalism student Karenia Murry currently serves as the vice president for the National Association of Black Journalists at UGA. She enjoys the community she’s found through organizations and classes […]

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Research indicates policing videos contribute to trauma symptoms among Black Americans

Viewing violent police videos can result in trouble sleeping, symptoms of PTSD and feelings of being on guard, especially among Black Americans, according to research published in the Fall 2023 […]

SEE Suite benefits from Brazil PR agency partnership

The week of November 5, a team representing the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at Grady College visited Brazil to exchange practices and continue research collaboration. Itai Himelboim, Michael […]

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NaYoung Song takes on Crisis Communication

After completing her bachelor’s degree at Korea University, NaYoung Song decided to attend the University of Georgia to receive her master’s, becoming the inaugural scholar in a partnership between the […]

Profiles of Tenacity: Dani García Pozo

Dani García Pozo’s love of writing motivates them to craft memorable stories and projects during their time at Grady College. Read more about their creative pursuits below. Why did you […]

AdPR Academy continues to grow in 7th year

In late October, a diverse group of 30 students from colleges and universities across the Southeast gathered in Atlanta for just under a week of training to advance their skills […]

Stories Are CREATED Here

Check out our student, faculty, staff and alumni spotlights.

Student Story

Ike Epstein

“I am so excited to work on this campaign (Share the Magic) because literacy in America is something that is really important to me and anything I can do to help is so exciting.” — Talking Dog

Student Story

Joyce Bell

“AdPR Academy was such a fun and insightful experience. It was a pleasure being in a room filled with diverse students from different universities. Being able to incorporate my ideas in the rebranding of an organization gave me a glimpse of what the public relations industry will be like. I am overly thankful to Grady College for allowing me to be a part of such an amazing program.” — AdPR Academy 2023 member.

Student Story

Jin Lee

“From pitching to local media outlets to conducting campus outreach for volunteer recruitment, the skills I have learned in my Grady classes have allowed me to excel in my leadership position for Shop With A Bulldog, a student-run nonprofit in Athens.” — Public Relations Student

Alumni Story

Megan Mittelhammer

“My favorite part about Digital Natives was growing in my confidence and my abilities as a journalist, and knowing that I could help others achieve their goals.” — (ABJ ’22), Multi-platform producer, WMAZ

Student Story

Caitlin Downing

“I think working with the Oglethorpe Echo has by far been the greatest experience as a student at Grady, just because you’re in the field and actively working in a newsroom. No other classes really allowed you to experience that and what it’s going to be like in the real world.”

Student Story

Sidney Chansamone

“I really enjoy being able to do local reporting at The Oglethorpe Echo, and the people there push me to be the best reporter I can be. The student classroom-newsroom dynamic is really unique, and it allows for a lot of growth and innovation. I’ve learned so much more here than I could’ve imagined in just these few months.”