Retired Faculty

Retired Faculty

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Grady College builds on the legacy of its outstanding faculty, many of whom grace us with their presence for years following their retirements. If you’re looking for a beloved Grady College professor, check the list below of our emeritus faculty. We honor their service to Grady College and to the University of Georgia.

Retired faculty with Dean Charles Davis pictured in a 2015 reunion include (seated l. to r.) Al Hester, Charles Davis, Wally Eberhard, (standing l. to r.) Dean Emeritus Cully Clark, John English, Lee Wenthe, Joe Dominick, Ginny Wilder (ABJ ’65, MA ’75), Ron Lane (ABJ ’63, MA ’65) and Al Wise (ABJ ’67, MA ’70).

Grady College Emeritus and Retired Faculty

Alison Alexander

Emerita

William Baxter*

Emeritus

Lee Becker

Emeritus

Howard Berk*

Emeritus

Beverly Bethune*

Emerita
*deceased

Additional Information

Explore the UGA Promotion and Tenure documents for UGA and Grady College.

Events

A wide angle shot of the stage at Fall Convocation

Fall 2025 Grady Convocation Ceremony

Grady College’s Fall 2025 Convocation Celebration will take place on December 11, 2025.

Fall 2025 Graduation Celebration

Graduates and their parents are invited to celebrate with other graduates and faculty/staff at this drop-in celebration. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and photo opportunities with faculty and friends. Tickets are not required for the celebration at Grady.

Prospective Student Day

Register here to join us at Grady College Prospective Student Day!

2026 Grady Salutes

We look forward to recognizing our Alumni Award honorees and Grady Fellowship inductees at Grady Salutes on March 27, 2026. More information coming soon.

Spring 2026 Grady Convocation Ceremony

Grady College’s Spring 2026 Convocation Celebration will take place on May 6, 2026. More information can be found at https://grady.uga.edu/graduation/