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Viewing violent police videos can result in trouble sleeping, symptoms of PTSD and feelings of being on guard, especially among Black Americans, according to research published in the Fall 2023 issue of Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology. The research, “Viewing violent policing videos contributes to trauma symptoms for Black Americans,” was conducted by Glenna […]

Listen to a special episode of The Lead, featuring coverage of the Hackathon and an interview with Adam Levin. University of Georgia students learned firsthand how to fight misinformation at the Cox Institute’s What the Hackathon on Nov. 10 in Studio 100. More than 50 students played trivia, heard from speakers and completed a reporting […]

The week of November 5, a team representing the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at Grady College visited Brazil to exchange practices and continue research collaboration. Itai Himelboim, Michael Cacciatore and undergraduate student Max Leiter of UGA’s SEE Suite met with the team at Imagem Corporativa in São Paulo, Brazil.  UGA’s SEE Suite has […]

After completing her bachelor’s degree at Korea University, NaYoung Song decided to attend the University of Georgia to receive her master’s, becoming the inaugural scholar in a partnership between the universities. With an undergraduate degree in Media and Communications, Song was interested in becoming more specialized in Public Relations and gaining professional experience.  Song is […]

Dani García Pozo’s love of writing motivates them to craft memorable stories and projects during their time at Grady College. Read more about their creative pursuits below. Why did you choose your major? I chose my major because I discovered a passion for screenwriting during my time at university. I’ve always known that I want […]

In late October, a diverse group of 30 students from colleges and universities across the Southeast gathered in Atlanta for just under a week of training to advance their skills and knowledge in the fields of advertising and public relations. It was the seventh annual Myra Blackmon AdPR Academy for Diversity and Inclusion, and this […]

Fourth-year Entertainment and Media Studies student Abbie Herrin loves all things film and television. She’s grateful for her community in Grady College which helps her pursue her goals. Why did you choose your major? When I was in high school, I applied to a lot of art schools and heavily considered going for animation, but […]

Third-year advertising student LaDania Dean enjoys sharing her creativity and making a positive impact. She is interested in sports, videography, design and more. Why did you choose your major? I chose advertising as my major because it combines my passion for creativity with the opportunity to influence and impact people on a large scale. My […]

The Crisis Communication Think Tank headquartered in Athens, Georgia, and housed in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia has announced an expansion into Europe – significantly enhancing the reach of UGA’s distinctive approach to crisis communication. A total of 23 new members across 10 countries will join the […]

Three University of Georgia journalism students attended this year’s SkillUp workshop sponsored by the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW). The students, Lilly Kersh, Allison Mawn and Dawn Sawyer, participated as part of a fellowship funded by UGA’s Cox Institute for Journalism Innovation, Management and Leadership. The students are designated as this year’s […]