Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Perfect the art and science of telling the story

Through classroom and hands-on learning, our students develop innovative, multimedia skills and gain a critical understanding for how stories and messages are effectively crafted, shared and understood.

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Advertising Three people, including Grady, work around a white poster on a stone surface, creating a mind map about “STORY” with red markers. Various story elements like plot, message, and setting branch out from the center.

Advertising

Enroll in a top-5 nationally ranked program educating future leaders in creative and advertising careers.

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Entertainment & Media Studies A woman interviews a man in a suit—possibly director Grady—on the red carpet at the Backlight Student Film Festival. A camera films them in front of a banner with the festival’s name and logo.

Entertainment & Media Studies

Innovate through skills and conceptual courses for careers in film and television entertainment.

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Journalism

Serve industries and communities through audio, visual and written storytelling in the digital media world.

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Public Relations

Learn essential and versatile skills in traditional and new media for effective communication in the 21st century.

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Certificates

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Double Dawgs

The Double Dawgs program creates programs for qualified students to earn an undergraduate and graduate degree within a five-year timeframe.

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The Latest

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

Read more about Kim Landrum honored with Award for Excellence in Teaching
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Kim Landrum honored with Award for Excellence in Teaching

Kim Landrum, principal instructor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, has been named one of two faculty members to receive the University of Georgia Award for Excellence in […]

Read more about Profiles of Tenacity: Emma Gladd
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Profiles of Tenacity: Emma Gladd

Emma Gladd is a third-year Journalism major with a minor in English and Comparative Cultures from Augusta, Georgia, set to graduate in May 2027. Gladd is a contributor for the […]

Read more about Fellowship Profile: Tracy Brown (ABJ ’88)

Fellowship Profile: Tracy Brown (ABJ ’88)

Tracy Brown is chief partnerships Officer at Chicago Public Media with an extensive background in  news media with a plethora of previous editor positions such as managing editor, feature editor, […]

Read more about Two EMST students and faculty member win 2026 BEA Awards 
A red banner features three portraits—two women and one man—surrounding text that celebrates Two EMST students and a faculty member winning 2026 BEA Awards. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia.

Two EMST students and faculty member win 2026 BEA Awards 

Two students in Entertainment and Media Studies (EMST) and two projects by Matthew Nolte Evans, an associate professor in EMST, received awards recognition at the 2026 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of […]

Read more about Liz Rymarev receives Emerging Vision Photojournalist of The Year from NPPA
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Liz Rymarev receives Emerging Vision Photojournalist of The Year from NPPA

Lessons learned in college about giving people space to tell their stories have paid big dividends for Liz Rymarev (AB ’24). In two short years, Rymarev has transitioned from a […]

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Profiles of Tenacity: Gabrielle Kutsup

Gabrielle Kutsup is a fourth-year Journalism major with a minor in Spanish from Butler, New Jersey. Set to graduate in May 2026, Kutsup serves as executive producer for Grady Nightshift, […]

Events

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Pitch Perfect: Networking for Film Festivals

Building on a successful 2025 pilot, the 2026 Pitch Perfect program will offer focused, industry‑aligned preparation that reflects the current realities of Georgia’s entertainment landscape. The event equips students with the skills, confidence, and strategic awareness needed to navigate professional conversations, articulate their interests clearly, and leverage Backlight as a career‑building opportunity—not just a showcase

 Students should attend if they’d like to get networking practice, to get more experience speaking about their creative projects or to prepare for the upcoming Backlight Student Film Festival on March 27.

Students can register to attend here on Handshake: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/events/1917606/share_preview

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GSPA Spring Workshop and Awards

The Georgia Scholastic Press Association and its middle and high school members from across the state will celebrate the best in scholastic journalism at the Spring Workshop and Awards. The event will be held at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. A workshop will lead the event, 9-11:45 a.m., followed by a banquet-style awards luncheon at noon, catered by the Georgia Center. Professional dress is suggested. The 2026 program will be a available closer to the event. Visit https://www.ugagspa.org/workshop-awards for more.

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Prospective Student Day

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

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Intern Hours

Join us for Intern Hours, a peer networking event for Grady College students. Each session will feature a group of current Grady students who had or have internships in Summer or Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. Get tips on how they found their internships, how to prep for your own internship applications, what they did in the role and more. See details on this month’s featured interns on Instagram @UGAGradyCareers.

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2026 Dawg Day of Giving

Things are heating up for the fifth annual Dawg Day of Giving! Join us at the Instructional Plaza on Thursday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as we celebrate the impact of philanthropy. Stop by to enjoy snacks and prizes, and take your shot at guessing how many gifts we’ll receive by placing your mark on our live gift thermometer.

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2026 Grady Salutes

We look forward to recognizing our Alumni Award honorees and Grady Fellowship inductees at Grady Salutes on March 27, 2026. The 2026 Grady Salutes event includes a catered luncheon on the Schnitzer Family Media Lawn. Our 2026 Alumni Award honorees include:

  • Sarah Karges (ABJ ’15)
  •  Eric NeSmith (ABJ ’02)
  • Tracy Brown (ABJ ’88)
  • Wilson Lowrey (MA ’90, PhD ’00)
We also honored our 2026 Grady Fellowship Inductees:
  • Tracy Brown (ABJ ’88)
  • Maureen Clayton (ABJ ’80, MA ’84)
  • Alan Griggs (ABJ ’72)
The cost is $50 per person, and reservations should be made by March 18. Reservations can be made here.

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