Student Showcase

Our students provide outstanding work through videos they produce, campaigns they create and news they report throughout the community.

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Profiles of Tenacity profiles current Grady College students and the determination, grit and leadership they demonstrate in the classroom and outside in the community.

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Internviews profiles Grady College students and their summer internship experiences. The series is managed by our Yarbrough Fellows.

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Grady Newsource is an on-air and digital publication by journalism students at Grady College. The content is produced by students in capstone courses at Grady.

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Talking Dog is a full-service, student-run agency providing research, strategic messaging, design, video, website development and more to clients and non-profit organizations.

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The Backlight Student Film Festival is an award-winning collaborative effort between the Entertainment Media Industries Club and University Union with a mission to foster innovation and creativity within the University of Georgia community by promoting and highlighting the work of aspiring filmmakers.

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The Oglethorpe Echo is the legal organ of Oglethorpe and is staffed by Grady College journalism students who report and photograph for the paper. The students are taught by professors through a capstone class. The paper is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.

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The Latest

Read the newest headlines, get updates and discover events happening at Grady.

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April 21, 2026

McGill Fellows named for 2026

Thirteen students have been named 2026 McGill Fellows by the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. This year’s class includes 10 undergraduate students and three graduate students. Each student […]

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April 21, 2026

Kyser Lough receives FYO Faculty Award

Kyser Lough intrinsically earns a lot of satisfaction from teaching his First Year Odyssey (FYO) class “Music, Media, and Athens: Documenting and Critiquing the City’s Culture Through Music Journalism.” Now, […]

April 20, 2026

Grady College students hone research skills through CURO

Nine Grady College students will present findings at the University of Georgia’s annual Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) symposium April 20 – 21, at The Classic Center. Several Grady […]

April 17, 2026

Welch Suggs co-edits ‘Teaching Sports Media’

Welch Suggs, associate director of the Carmical Sports Media Institute at Grady College, has just published a new book, “Teaching Sports Media: Classroom Strategies for Getting Your Students in the […]

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April 16, 2026

Cox Institute hosts visual literacy scholar for Spring 2026 News Literacy Certificate Celebration

University of Georgia students gathered with faculty and peers for the Spring 2026 News Literacy Certificate Celebration. More than 40 attendees marked the achievements of graduating certificate students and explored […]

April 16, 2026

Profiles of Tenacity: Semirah Richards

Semirah Richards is a fourth-year Public Relations major with a certificate in music business from Atlanta, Georgia. Richards serves as secretary of Caribbean Student Association, is a member of Changing […]

Events

Prospective Student Day

Friday, May 01

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Spring 2026 Grady Convocation Ceremony

Wednesday, May 06

Grady College’s Spring 2026 Convocation Celebration will take place on May 6, 2026.

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. Registration will open in April.
Tickets are not required for Spring Convocation.
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 2026 Grady Graduation Celebration

Friday, May 08

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 8, 2026. 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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GAB Media and Career Academy

Monday, May 11

The Georgia Association of Broadcasters’ Media and Career Academy is a chance for college students and recent graduates to network and connect while learning more about exciting opportunities in podcasting, television, radio, streaming, news/talk, sports, social media, sales, marketing, promotions and more! Industry professionals from around the country will bring their real-world knowledge to this intensive 6-day summer program. More details coming soon.

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Entertainment and Media Studies Summer Academy

Monday, June 08

Are you interested in careers in the film, television, radio, online, mobile and other new media industries? In this course designed for high school students, participants will be introduced to the exciting entertainment field and what it encompasses.

They will gain valuable skills for conceiving what stories are worth telling while also gaining an understanding of the implications of visual storytelling in society. They will learn the basics of content production, from screenwriting to digital editing. Over the course of the week, they will work on a project to showcase in their portfolios.

For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth-program/entertainment-and-media-studies-6-8-2026/

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Multimedia Journalism Summer Academy

Monday, June 08

Do you feel passionate about telling true stories that make the news? Acquire critical tools to become a multi-skilled journalist in this ever-changing digital landscape through this course designed for high school students.

Practice the art of interviewing, multimedia reporting, writing, editing, and producing alongside a professional journalist.

Explore visual journalism and social media storytelling, and work with your instructor to produce a news website.

For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth-program/multimedia-journalism-6-8-2026/