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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 […]

The University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and Terry College of Business have partnered to offer an executive education program in crisis communication and management. This intensive, one-day, in-person program will supply business leaders with the knowledge, skills and efficacy to lead through crises, influence stakeholders, leverage resources and enhance business […]

Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Dr. Hye Jin Yoon (MA ‘06, PhD ‘10) is an associate professor of advertising in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at Grady College. The bulk of her research focuses on humor in advertising and humor psychology, with a growing interest in sustainable marketing […]

Mary Ellen Barto has no problem sharing what she’s learned during her 35 years in agency and client marketing with students. In fact, she’s happy to give back to advertising and public relations students as manager of the Talking Dog Agency in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications. “One of the most enjoyable and fulfilling parts […]

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. Tom Etheridge (ABJ ’94), founder of Art of Floors, creates unique, custom flooring […]

Fourth-year journalism student Liz Rymarev serves as the editor-in-chief of the Red and Black. She values the impact her professors have had on her love for journalism. Why did you choose your major? I came to UGA wanting to be a veterinarian and even applied to be a College of Agriculture ambassador. I wanted to […]

With the rising threats of climate change and environmental degradation, many companies and organizations have instilled sustainability goals over recent years. But, how can they effectively motivate employees to engage in pro-environmental behaviors in the workplace?  The key is to involve employees in the conversation from the start. To maximize employee buy-in, companies and organizations […]

Peabody apppoints new members to its Board of Jurors Peabody announced that its annual ceremony, the Peabody Awards, will be held in Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Sunday, June 9, 2024. The announcement marks Peabody’s first in-person ceremony since 2019 and the first time ever in its 84-year history that the Awards […]

Fourth-year student Valeria Valdes was recently accepted into the American Advertising Federation’s Most Promising Multicultural Students class of 2024. Learn more about her below. Why did you choose your major? I’ve always loved to write and was always intrigued by the craft of communication. Public relations, advertising and marketing are so dynamic that I’m actually […]

The University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication announced the selection of three new Tieger Fellows for the 2023-2024 academic year: Sydney Branton, Gracie Englund and Anna Womack as this year’s Tieger Fellows. The Tieger Fellowship provides students pursuing the Public Affairs Professional Certificate  in Public Affairs Communications (PAC) with the opportunity […]