Blog Archive
Hye Jin Yoon is the president-elect of the American Academy of Advertising
Grady College is pleased to share that Hye Jin Yoon, associate professor in advertising and public relations, has been elected to serve as president-elect for the American Academy of Advertising. […]
UGA Mentor Profile: Ansley Baker (AB ’23, MA ’24) and Jane Kidd (ABJ ’75)
The UGA Mentor Program serves as a powerful bridge connecting seasoned professionals with aspiring students, fostering relationships that benefit both sides. This program provides a unique platform for experienced alumni […]
The Peabody Awards returns to Los Angeles June 1; new Peabody Jury members named
The Peabody Awards will return to Los Angeles and the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on June 1, 2025, as it celebrates 85 years of stories that defend public interest, encourage empathy […]
5 ways politicians benefit from really hostile media interviews
Politicians like being interviewed in the media, but those interviews can be partisan and combative. Fox News accuses Democrats of deception. CNN calls Republicans liars. Yet politicians subject themselves to […]
Profiles of Tenacity: Sofia Rios
Sofia Rios is a Double Dawg advertising major and a general business minor from Atlanta, Georgia, set to graduate in May 2026. Rios is the co-director of the Talking Dog […]
UGA Mentor Profile: Whit Pope and Jason Heslep (ABJ ’00)
Participating in the UGA Mentor Program has been a transformative experience for Whit Pope, a fourth-year entertainment and media studies student and his mentor, Jason Heslep (ABJ ’00), senior production […]
The Oglethorpe Echo receives $50,000 JournalismAI and Google News Initiative grant
The Oglethorpe Echo, looking to innovate tangible pathways for AI integration and local journalism sustainability, has received a $50,000 JournalismAI grant. This grant, sponsored by the Google News Initiative, will enable […]
Profiles of Tenacity: Lindsay Rothman
Lindsay Rothman is an Advertising major from Alpharetta, Georgia, set to graduate in May 2026. She has a deep passion for social media coordination, as seen in the various positions […]
UGA Mentor Profile: Cole Duke and Robby Thomas (ABJ ’04)
Participating in the UGA Mentor Program has been a transformative experience for Cole Duke, a third-year journalism student and his mentor, Robby Thomas (ABJ ’04), Vice President and General Manager […]
Celebrating Karen Russell
The halls in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations are a little lonelier this semester with the departure of Karen Russell, who retired on Dec. 31, 2024, after teaching […]