Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia

09/04/2026

Through the years Grady students and alumni have been involved with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation's Seacrest Studios in children's hospitals across the country. The Nashville studio turned 10 this year.

Congratulations to Meredith Seacrest (ABJ '03), Mamie Shepherd (ABJ '13) and the Nashville team on this milestone!
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

A hospital can sometimes be an intimidating and scary place for a child, but for the last 10 years, a small studio located inside Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has given children a place to laugh, create and just be a kid.

09/03/2026

We are looking forward to celebrating our 2026 40 under 40 honorees next week.

Patrick Klibanoff (ABJ '14, BBA '14) is a senior product leader at The Walt Disney Company, where he leads the team responsible for personalized communications that reach Disney’s over 220 million subscribers. He is a past president of the NYC Dawgs UGA Alumni Association chapter. Congratulations, Patrick!

09/02/2026

Congratulations, Adam Murphy (ABJ '97)! Atlanta News First

Adam Murphy ⭐️
Silver Circle

Atlanta News First reporter Adam Murphy is a 20-time Southeast EMMY® Award winner whose investigative reporting has led to policy changes and nearly $800,000 in refunds to taxpayers. His work ranges from hard-hitting investigations to memorable human-interest stories and his EMMY® Award-winning “Restaurant Report Card” segments.

A University of Georgia graduate, Adam began his career at WMAZ-TV in Macon. He is also the founder of Miracle For Mom, a nonprofit supporting neurodegenerative disease research in honor of his mother, Janice.

Congratulations to Adam Murphy on his induction into the Silver Circle!

Adam Murphy News Atlanta News First

09/01/2026

Help us find our 2027 Alumni Award winners. Each year we recognize four outstanding alumni for their career achievements.

The John E. Drewry Young Alumni Award recognizes a graduate of the last decade who has experienced a successful early career. Alumni with graduation years 2016-2026 are eligible.

The Professional Excellence Award is presented to a graduate for their professional achievements, influence, and success in his or her field.

The John Holliman, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award honors sustained contributions to the profession throughout a careers. Alumni with graduation years prior to 2001 are eligible.

The Distinguished Alumni Scholar honors a graduate for excellence and sustained contributions in journalism and mass communication education.

The deadline for the 2027 awards is Nov. 1.

https://grady.uga.edu/awards/

08/31/2026

An Athens restaurant favorite, The National turns twenty next year. Erin Wilson (ABJ '11, BS '11), has been there since the early years. She began as a social media intern working with then owner Peter Dale (ABJ '99) and is now the owner and general manager herself.

Read more about it the latest issue of Georgia Magazine.

UGA alumna Erin Wilson, new owner of The National, invites guests back to the beloved Athens restaurant for a curated dining experience.

08/28/2026

Two Grady faculty members participated in the UGA Public Service and Outreach New Faculty Tour earlier this month. Jen Duck, clinical associate professor, journalism and LaTonya Taylor, assistant professor, Advertising & Public Relations at UGA , joined campus colleagues on a five day trip through 53 counties and 87 cities to better understand the state, build connections and explore how their teaching, research and service can benefit Georgia.

https://uga-public-service-and-outreach.shorthandstories.com/new-faculty-tour-2026/

08/27/2026

Looking for something to do in Athens this weekend?

The Athens Film Festival featuring more than 100 films across four days and five venues, begins tonight. Sponsored by the college and the Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media, it will feature many students, faculty and alumni across the the college, presenting film screenings and participating in panels.

The Athens Film Festival returns Aug. 27-30, featuring over 100 films across four days and five venues for filmmakers and audiences to enjoy.

08/26/2026

We are thrilled to announce the Charlayne Hunter-Gault Changemaker Award, recognizing leaders in journalism and mass communication whose courage and tenacity have created notable, positive impact and demonstrate the power one individual can have to affect change.

The award is named after Charlayne Hunter-Gault (ABJ ’63) who together with Hamilton Holmes, forged a path for thousands of students at the University of Georgia as the first Black students at the University.

Nominations close Nov. 30.

Nominations are now open for the new Charlayne Hunter-Gault Changemaker Award, an honor recognizing leaders in mass communication.

08/25/2026

We are proud to have three alumni a part of the 2026 UGA Alumni Association 40 under 40 class.

Laura Warren (ABJ '11) is a Community Development Regional Manager at Meta where she leads Meta’s community engagement strategy across Georgia and South Carolina. She spent more than 13 years in television news at WRDW in Augusta.

Congratulations, Laura!

08/24/2026

Week one is done and we are starting on week two. We loved welcoming back our faculty and students for the start of fall semester last week and are looking forward to a great academic year!
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