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.

Degrees

Advertising

Advertising

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

Entertainment & Media Studies

Entertainment & Media Studies

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

Journalism

Journalism

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

Public Relations

Public Relations

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

Certificates

Double Dawgs

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

The Latest

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

Headshot of Forest Dynes, a senior journalism and sociology major.

Profiles of Tenacity: Forest Dynes

Forest Dynes is a fourth year student pursuing a double major in journalism and sociology. Through his involvement as photo editor of The Red & Black, Forest aims to connect […]

Grady Fellowship Profile: Eric Baker

Congratulations to Eric Baker (ABJ ‘90) for being named the recipient of the John Holliman, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award. Baker will also be inducted into the Grady College Fellowship at […]

Headshots of EMST students and faculty, Sarah Posey, Nova Senkyrik, Professor Matthew Nolte Evans, Katie Sawyer and Taylor Shults.

EMST students, faculty win 2025 BEA Awards

Scripts written by four Entertainment and Media Studies students and Matthew Nolte Evans, assistant professor, earned high recognition at the 2025 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts competition. […]

Grady College faculty member explores the future of dubbing

A new study, conducted by Laurena Bernabo, Grady College assistant professor in the Department of Entertainment and Media Studies, highlights dubbing professionals’ perspectives on the changing role of artificial intelligence […]

Margot Murphy accepts her PR Week Award on stage.

UGA recognized for Outstanding PR Student in the country for second year

For the second year in a row, a University of Georgia public relations student has been named the Outstanding Student in the country by PRWeek, a leading publication in the […]

Profiles of Tenacity: Mary Rushton Massey

Mary Rushton Massey is a fourth year public relations major with a business minor and certificate in personal and organizational leadership. As an active member of the UGA campus community, […]

Events

Negotiating Salary and Benefits

Join us on Monday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. ET on Zoom to get advice and tips about negotiating salary and benefits in an ask me anything (AMA)-style panel. Come with questions – great for seniors entering these conversations or any students wondering how to approach these topics. Hear from these Grady College alumni and industry professionals:

  • Savannah Levins (ABJ ’14), 3x Emmy and 2x Edward R Murrow Award winning Investigative Reporter, 11Alive News (NBC) Atlanta (moderator)
  • Shari Hope (ABJ ’13), Sr. Manager, HR Enablement for Global Talent Organization at LinkedIn
  • Austin Hope, People Partner, GSRS & Economics
  • Daryan Rahimzadeh (AB ’12), Career Coach & Former Google Recruiter

Register here to attend: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/V9ZsLladQCGtiaut0BauNw

PAW Coffee Bar

Grady students are welcome to enjoy a coffee bar presented by the Grady College Propelling Achievement for the Workplace (PAW) Program. Stop by the PAF starting at 9:30 a.m. for a treat and to learn about the program. (While supplies last)

Women in Media – A Seat at the Table 2025

UGA Women in Media hosts its Seat at the Table event. More information coming soon.

Dawg Day of Giving

For 24 hours, we’re #CallingAllDawgs to make a gift of any size to any area of UGA. The collective generosity of thousands of Bulldogs during Dawg Day of Giving supports scholarships and resources for students, enables innovative research, and helps the University of Georgia build a better tomorrow. For more information, please visit this site.

Cox Institute Dinner

This event is invite only. Location and other details will be provided on the invitation.

TEDxUGA 2025 – Destination

Our journeys are shaped by the people we meet and the places we explore. When we pursue new ideas, forge connections, and embrace new experiences, we deepen our understanding of one another and the world. The University of Georgia is a place where many paths cross for the first time, where ideas converge and new possibilities emerge. These moments of connection – on campus and beyond – remind us that the journey is as impactful as the destination. And now you’ve arrived at your next Destination: TEDxUGA 2025. For more information about the event, presenters, and more, please visit the 2025 event page. Learn more & Register: https://tedxuga.com/register/

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Your media career starts here. Choose from four majors: Advertising, Entertainment and Media Studies, Journalism and Public Relations.