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In a culture that is increasingly reliant on strong visuals in digital and print media, new research shows that photojournalism continues to evolve and reframe why specific pictures should be used. Kyser Lough, an assistant professor in journalism at Grady College, recently published two research papers: one studying how environmental photography could be more effective […]

The Peabody Awards today introduced the expansion of its award categories to recognize storytelling achievements across interactive, immersive and new media categories. An additional board of ten newly appointed jurors, composed of esteemed industry experts, will lead Peabody in expanding the organization’s long-established pedigree to recognize works in digital and immersive formats. The Peabody Awards, […]

Today the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors unveiled all 30 programs representing the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2020. Of the 30 winners, PBS led with five, followed by Netflix with four, HBO with three, and Amazon, Apple TV+, and Showtime each with two. Additional winning platforms include […]

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their summer internship experience. Briefly describe your internship and responsibilities. I spend my time working on multiple projects for The Atlanta Press Club and Saporta Report. I am also responsible for helping to generate new clients while coming up with new […]

Winners to be Presented Virtually Over Four Consecutive Days Beginning Monday, June 21 From Noon – 1:30 p.m. EST  peabodyawards.com Twitter: @PeabodyAwards  ||  Instagram:  @PeabodyAwards  ||  Facebook:  Peabody Awards #PeabodyAwards #StoriesThatMatter Peabody today announced that Chris Rock, Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Goldie Hawn, Taraji P. Henson, Cynthia Erivo, Selma Blair, Sandra Oh, Trevor Noah, Eva […]

Charles N. Davis (MA ’92), dean of Grady College, has written a third edition of “Principles of American Journalism,” an introductory text about the core values of journalism and its role in democracy. The book is co-authored by Stephanie Craft, professor and head of the Department of Journalism at the University of Illinois, who co-taught […]

Presented by Raoul Peck, Pollard Honored for Thirty Years of Remarkable Accomplishments as a Filmmaker Peabody today announced that Sam Pollard, documentary producer/director and feature film and television editor, has won the Peabody Career Achievement Award. The honor is reserved for individuals whose work and commitment to broadcasting and digital media have left an indelible […]

Presented by Jane Fonda, Woodruff honored for sustained achievement of the highest professional standards of journalism Peabody today announced that Judy Woodruff, anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour, has won a Peabody Award for Journalistic Integrity. A special award designated this year, it honors the sustained achievement of the highest professional standards of […]

Presented by Oprah, ARRAY Honored for Amplifying Film & TV by People of Color and Women Filmmakers Peabody today announced that ARRAY, the multi-platform arts and social impact collective dedicated to narrative change founded by filmmaker Ava DuVernay, has won an Institutional Award. Oprah presented Ava DuVernay with the honor this morning via video.  ARRAY […]

The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors has selected 60 nominees that represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2020. The nominees were chosen by unanimous vote of 19 jurors from over 1,300 entries from television, podcasts/radio and the web in entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service and […]