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Virtual reality research wins best paper for I/ITSEC simulation committee; advances to best conference paper competition

Research using virtual reality family rooms to bring together members of the military deployed overseas and their families back home has been awarded the best paper in the Simulation committee of the I/ITSEC conference, the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training event, which will be virtual this year. A team of researchers from the University […]

When companies are attacked by misinformation, employees may be their best defense

For companies facing a crisis, misinformation—especially on social media—can abound. These days, it’s not enough for a company to simply deny a claim. A team of researchers from the University of Georgia, in collaboration with scholars in the University of Amsterdam and Washington State University, found two ways to combat inaccurate statements and convince a […]

Department of Advertising and Public Relations to celebrate 6th annual AdPR Week

The Grady College Department of Advertising and Public Relations announces its sixth annual week-long celebration of National ADPR Week at University of Georgia, October 5-9. The week will feature an engaging lineup of events filled with virtual presentations and professional development opportunities facilitated by industry leaders. AdPR is also featuring its first Calling All Dawgs […]

40 under 40 honoree: Jamelia Outlaw Smith (ABJ ’03)

Grady College is proud to have four alumni recognized as 2020 40 under 40 honorees, presented by the University of Georgia Alumni Association. The 40 under 40 distinction recognizes the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements of UGA graduates under the age of 40. This interview with Jamelia Outlaw Smith (ABJ ’03), director of diversity and […]

ADPR presents ‘Driven by Purpose’ virtual series

Register now for the first Driven by Purpose webinar Sept. 15. The Department of Advertising and Public Relations will launch its first-ever virtual series, Driven by Purpose, with a conversation between Brad MacAfee, board president, Global Impact Relations Network, and Catherine Blades, senior vice president, chief ESG and communications officer at Aflac. The kick-off program, “Driven […]

Knight Foundation announces funding for UGA project supporting research on internet governance

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation recently announced a $25,000 investment to support a University of Georgia project studying the application of First Amendment and due process principles to nongovernmental digital platforms and services. The project will bring together the expertise of Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication Associate Professor Jonathan Peters, […]