Blog Archive
Profiles of Tenacity: Sophie Ralph
Fourth-year journalism student Sophie Ralph is passionate about storytelling in and out of the classroom. She shares advice on making the most out of the opportunities at Grady College whilst maintaining a balance between school and self-care. Why did you choose your major? I chose to study journalism because I’ve always been a storyteller over […]
Using virtual reality to address real-world problems, with Dr. Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn
Listen to the full episode of Grady Research Radio onAnchor/Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Stitcher Professor of Advertising Dr. Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn is the director of the Center for Advanced Computer-Human Ecosystems (CACHE) Lab at Grady College. In the CACHE Lab, Dr. Ahn leads research that leverages the capabilities of virtual reality technologies to help solve real-world problems. […]
Ph.D. Profile: Grace Adams
After completing her undergraduate and master’s degrees at Grady College, Grace Adams returns to pursue her Ph.D. In addition to her studies, she teaches a research course and is involved with graduate student organizations. What made you decide to pursue your Ph.D.? I have always been interested in art, but I did not know what […]
ILA 2023 Annual Conference
Keith Herndon, Kate Hester, Brittany Adams-Pope (2023). “Quantifying Innovation: An Empirical Index for Informing Communities and Empowering Community Leaders.” Interactive poster presentation accepted for the International Leadership Association annual conference, Vancouver, Canada, Oct. 12-15. Quantifying Innovation: An Empirical Index for Informing Communities and Empowering Community Leaders Keith Herndon, Kate Hester and Brittany Adams-Pope Abstract This […]
Ph.D. Profile: Anne Perera
Anne Perera is a first-year Ph.D. student focusing on Generative AI and its impact on communication strategies. While she works on defining her dissertation topic, Perera is interested in learning how AI technology will adapt and evolve with human nuances. Perera worked in the advertising industry before coming back to academia to pursue her doctoral […]
More adults likely to get a flu vaccination than receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccination intentions highest for liberal, lowest for conservative respondents. Fifty-five percent of U.S. adults reported that they would “definitely” or “probably” get a recommended influenza vaccination in the coming months, while 46% plan to receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine, according to findings from a national survey of 1,280 adults commissioned by the Center for Health […]
Covering Poverty Writers Collaborate With Students in India for Inaugural Journalism Partnership at UGA
Six students in the Cox Institute’s Journalism Writing Lab will work this semester with students in India to produce multimedia stories published in both countries in the inaugural U.S./India Reporting Project at the University of Georgia. The project was brought to UGA by Sujoy Dhar and Laura Ungar. Dhar is the founder of India Blooms […]
Profiles of Tenacity: Nick Selgrath
Entertainment and Media Studies student Nick Selgrath enjoys using his photography and videography skills to uniquely and creatively tell people’s stories. He views these mediums as an art form that allows him to capture and share moments with others. Why did you choose your major? I chose Entertainment and Media Studies because I have an […]
Ex-PRIZE to support experiential learning and travel for Grady College students
There is no doubt that UGA students receive rich benefits from international and study-away travel experiences, but many times financial constraints prevent these opportunities from taking place. Carolyn Tieger (ABJ ‘69), chair of the Grady College Board of Trust, has established, along with the Board of Trust, the Ex-PRIZE as a commitment to making sure […]
AdPR Executive Advisory Board welcomes seven new members
The Department of Advertising and Public Relations in the Grady College welcomes seven new members to join its Executive Advisory Board, including three University of Georgia alumni: Peter Bunarek, Whit Clay, Ben Deutsch, Brian Kaiser, Evan Levy, Karen Mawhinney and Julie Saxon. The AdPR Executive Advisory Board, created in 2014, includes a diverse group of […]