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Glen Nowak, director of the Center for Health and Risk Communication at the University of Georgia, co-authored a Perspective article addressing one of the most pressing topics facing the United States: achieving high acceptance of a vaccine for COVID-19. The article, “When Will We Have a Vaccine? — Understanding Questions and Answers about Covid-19 Vaccination,” […]

The Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) has selected Sabriya Rice, Knight Chair for Health and Medical Journalism, to its board of directors for an additional term. Rice will also serve as secretary of the board for this two-year period. We asked Rice for more information on her selection and work with AHCJ. Grady College: […]

What does the word “tenacity” mean to you? You know, I always describe myself as determined, persistent and driven, but I think I’ll start using tenacious more often. I think someone with tenacity is someone who isn’t afraid to fail, so long as they learn how to do better next time; it’s someone who knows […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Mikaya Thurmond (ABJ ’12), anchor/reporter at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Eric Jones (ABJ ’12), entertainment booker and producer for […]