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CCTT annual gathering uncovers the “Keystone” of a New Crisis Management Architecture
The fifth annual Crisis Communication Think Tank gathering took place on Thursday, April 13 in the Peyton Anderson Forum at Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia. Crisis communication scholars and practitioners came together to share insights and predictions for the future of the industry amidst ever-evolving technologies in a post-pandemic world. […]
#ProfilesofTenacity: Jonina Bullock
Jonina Bullock is a third-year student, double majoring in advertising and German. She is the creative coordinator for Talking Dog Agency, the PR chair for the National Association of Black Journalists, and she works as a resident assistant. She was recently awarded a scholarship from the Atlanta Ad Club. Last November, Bullock was the inaugural […]
Alumni Award Profile: Yolanda Taylor Brignoni
The following is one installment of a series recognizing alumni and friends who will be honored at the 2023 Grady Salutes celebration on April 28, 2023. For more details, please see our posts about our Fellowship honorees, Alumni Award recipients and Dean’s Medalist. [metaslider id=41649] Congratulations to Yolanda Taylor Brignoni (ABJ ‘98), recipient of the 2023 Mid-Career Achievement Award. Brignoni […]
Grady College Convocation to be held at Classic Center May 10; Victoria Marsha selected as senior speaker
Grady College will hold convocation ceremonies for its graduating Ph.D., master’s and undergraduate students Wednesday, May 10 at 1 p.m. in the Grand Hall at the Classic Center. Headlining the celebration will be Victoria Marsha, a graduating student of the Department of Entertainment and Media Studies, who was selected as the senior speaker. Graduates are […]
UGA MFA Film program goes green
Film sets are hubs for creation. They are where concepts and ideas turn into visual, captivating works of art. But, unfortunately, television shows and movies aren’t the only thing created on film sets. Historically, film sets have also been notorious for creating tons of waste, pumping plastic water bottles, plates, utensils, coffee cups and more […]
Peabody Awards announce 27 nominees for the Documentary and News Categories
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced the 27 nominees for the Documentary and News categories selected to represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in 2022 across broadcasting and streaming media. The nominees were chosen by a unanimous vote of 17 jurors from over 1,200 entries from television, podcasts/radio and the web in […]
#ProfilesofTenacity: Ike Epstein
Fourth-year public relations major Ike Epstein has made the most of the opportunities offered to him by Grady College and the University of Georgia. As a transfer student, Epstein has found his community at UGA by getting involved on campus. He serves as a research and strategy specialist for the Arby’s account at Talking Dog […]
Fellowship Profile: Randy Travis
The following is one installment of a series recognizing alumni and friends who will be honored at the 2023 Grady Salutes celebration on April 28, 2023. For more details, please see our posts about our Fellowship honorees, Alumni Award recipients and Dean’s Medalist. Congratulations to Randy Travis (ABJ ’82) who has been named to this […]
CCTT and Page Center partner to advance student research in digital ethics and crisis communication
The Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT), housed at the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, is partnering with Pennsylvania State University’s Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication to support collaborative student research. Through the partnership, CCTT’s Crisis Insights & Analytics (CIA) Lab will join with the Page Center’s Graduate […]
Fellowship Profile: Robin Hommel
The following is one installment of a series recognizing alumni and friends who will be honored at the 2023 Grady Salutes celebration on April 28, 2023. For more details, please see our posts about our Fellowship honorees, Alumni Award recipients and Dean’s Medalist. Congratulations to Robin Hommel (ABJ ’96) who has been named to this […]