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.

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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

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Fall 2026 Grady Convocation Ceremony

Grady College’s Fall 2026 Convocation Celebration will take place on Thursday, December 10. • Doors open at 9:15 a.m. and the ceremony will start at 10 a.m. • Student check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Students must be checked in by 9:45 a.m. • Graduates will have their names read in front of family, friends, faculty and staff as they cross the stage. • Dress is professional; caps and gowns are not worn for Grady Convocation. • Guests are asked to remain in their seats and not take pictures at the stage. Photos will be taken of each graduate crossing the stage and will be available free of charge after the event on the UGAGrady Flickr account. • The ceremony will be recorded and posted within 24 hours on the UGA Grady YouTube channel. • Students must register for convocation. • Guest tickets are required for the Fall 2026 Grady College Convocation. Each graduate who submits their RSVP to participate in Convocation will receive up to five guest tickets for family and friends. • Ticket pick-up details will be announced closer to the ceremony. • The RSVP deadline will be announced closer to the ceremony. More information can be found at https://grady.uga.edu/graduation/

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Fall 2026 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. • Thursday, December 10 • 2 to 4 p.m. • Schnitzer Family Media Lawn at Grady College, 120 Hooper St.

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Spring 2027 Grady Convocation Ceremony

Grady College’s Spring 2027 Convocation Celebration will take place on May 5, 2027. • The ceremony will start at 2 p.m. • Graduates will have their names read in front of family, friends, faculty and staff as they cross the stage. • Dress is professional; caps and gowns are not worn for Grady Convocation. • Guests are asked to remain in their seats and not take pictures at the stage. Photos will be taken of each graduate crossing the stage and will be available free of charge after the event on the UGAGrady Flickr account. • The ceremony will be recorded and posted within 24 hours on the UGA Grady YouTube channel. • Students must register for convocation. • Guest tickets are not required for the Spring 2027 Grady College Convocation. • The RSVP deadline will be announced closer to the ceremony. • Parking is available at one of several downtown parking lots. Please allow plenty of time to park and arrive as there will be convocation ceremonies downtown for other UGA units that same day. More information can be found at https://grady.uga.edu/graduation/

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Spring 2027 Grady Graduation Celebration

Graduates and their parents are invited to celebrate with other graduates and faculty/staff at this drop-in celebration from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on May 7, 2027. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and photo opportunities with Dean Davis and others. Tickets are not required for the celebration at Grady College.

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