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Fourth-year advertising student Ireland Ashburn is passionate about fashion and creativity. She enjoys the community she has cultivated through campus organizations and Grady College programming. Why did you choose your major? Picture this: you’re a high school theatre kid and no one wants to come watch your shows. It’s sad, I know. So, I decided […]

When Charlayne Hunter-Gault (ABJ ’63) and Ron Gault created the Giving Voice to the Voiceless fund in 2017, they sought to impact not only local communities but also projects with far-reaching, international goals. Two projects awarded last year covered these missions, and Giving Voice to the Voiceless is looking for applicants for a new round […]

Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Booker T. Mattison, an associate professor in the Department of Entertainment and Media Studies at Grady College, teaches screenwriting and directing for the screen courses at Grady and actively works as writer, director and filmmaker. In this episode of Grady Research Radio, Mattison takes us through his career, […]

Charles Burney recently graduated from Grady College with a Bachelor’s in journalism and is currently pursuing a Master’s in the same field. He’s driven to excel with a determination to set a legacy behind him. Why did you choose your major? In high school, I was an on-camera anchor for a year for The Husky […]

This is one of a series of interviews honoring Grady College alumni who have been recognized as Bulldog 100 recipients in 2024. The Bulldog 100 is sponsored by the UGA Alumni Association and celebrates the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni. Trevor Williams (ABJ ’02, MA ’04) co-founded Pig Apple, a comedy and animation […]

Peabody announced that it has added several new members to its Board of Directors, including Grady College alumnus and Board of Trust member Jamie Waldron (ABJ ’88). Additionally, another Grady College alumnus, David Kramer (ABJ ’90), has been elevated to Chair of the West Coast Board of Directors, replacing Bruce M. Ramer. Karey Burke, Kathryn […]

The Center for Advanced Computer-Human Ecosystems, or CACHE for short, is now open and  features a collaborative research hub housed in Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, and joined by the College of Engineering, the College of Public Health, and other units on campus who have a shared vision for using emerging technologies for […]

This is one of a series of interviews honoring Grady College alumni who have been recognized as Bulldog 100 recipients in 2024. The Bulldog 100 is sponsored by the UGA Alumni Association and celebrates the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni. Selby Hill (ABJ ’14) is a co-founder of Yonder Yoga, an infrared hot […]

This is one of a series of interviews honoring Grady College alumni who have been recognized as Bulldog 100 recipients in 2024. The Bulldog 100 is sponsored by the UGA Alumni Association and celebrates the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni. Marie Hunter (ABJ ’02) is the owner and president of KRG Fuel + […]

Fourth-year journalism student Taft Gantt is passionate about sports. He values his relationships with both his professors and his peers. Why did you choose your major? I chose to study journalism because I wanted to stay up-to-date with my knowledge and skills in today’s ever-changing media industry. Through classes like video journalism, digital design and […]