Blog Archive
Ryan Lavner: Staying the Course
Not everyone gets to live out their dream job, but for Ryan Lavner (ABJ ’09), being an Emmy award-winning golf writer seems to suit him pretty well. Augusta National. St. Andrews. Pebble Beach. Though his home base is Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, each year Lavner travels to about 14 tournaments around the world as a […]
#ProfilesofTenacity: Raika Kachwalla
Raika Kachwalla is a fourth-year entertainment and media studies major who is passionate about bringing diversity to the film industry. She served as the assistant director of the Backlight Student Film Festival last year. She is a Grady Ambassador and currently works as a production intern for MACRO. Previously, she was a media production intern […]
Caroline Edwards (ABJ ’12) named Grady College Dean’s Medal recipient
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 and Alumni Award recipients. Caroline Edwards (ABJ ’12), a private first class officer with the U.S. Capitol Police […]
#ProfilesofTenacity: Sarah Dorr
Fourth year public relations major Sarah Dorr can trace her love for public relations back to her time in pageants, which allowed her to create her first advocacy campaign. Now, she is the vice president of UGA’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter and she has gained experience through various internships and fellowships […]
Fellowship Profile: Regina Hicks
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 Regina Hicks (ABJ ’85, MFA ’90) who has been named […]
10 Tips for Job Success
As the job search process heats up this spring, the seemingly endless possibilities and deadlines can feel overwhelming. Entering your first professional experience can also feel quite daunting. Check out these 10 tips from Public Affairs Communications students to help focus your search and find success in your professional life. TIP 1 Abby Peacock is […]
#ProfilesofTenacity: Kate Hester
Kate Hester is a second-year graduate student, studying journalism with an emphasis in innovation and leadership. During her time at Grady, she’s been involved as a graduate assistant for the James M. Cox Jr. Institute for Journalism Innovation, Management and Leadership. Hester was a 2022 fellow for the Cox-SABEW program, and she is a teaching […]
Marcy Carsey, Television Producer and Co-Founder of Carsey-Werner Television, to deliver Peabody-Smithgall Lecture
Peabody Awards will present its Peabody-Smithgall Lecture on Wednesday, March 29 at 4pm at the Chapel on North Campus at the University of Georgia. “A Conversation with Marcy Carsey” will feature Marcy Carsey, television producer of such iconic hits as The Cosby Show, A Different World, Roseanne, Grace Under Fire, 3rd Rock from the Sun, […]
Wines We Drink: Turning a passion into a podcast
When Dr. Keith Herndon and Charlotte Norsworthy started their podcast “Wines We Drink,” it actually began as a project for Herndon’s certification as a wine educator. The pair had worked together on audio projects before, namely “The Lead,” a James M. Cox Jr. Institute for Journalism Innovation, Management and Leadership podcast. They even won two […]
TV as a lens into race and gender issues, with Dr. Laurena Bernabo
Listen to Grady Research Radio Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Stitcher For many, watching television is a part of daily life, and those clips that show up on screens can begin to leave a lasting impression. Television shows’ portrayals of different people and groups, even in subtle ways, can influence the way individuals and cultures are perceived. Understanding this, […]