AdPR students visit tech industry giants during trip to Silicon Valley

  AdPR students looking to enhance their education were selected for a 3-day immersive experience in California’s Silicon Valley over winter break. Through the new Grady AdPR partnership with eBay and help of UGA alum Suzy Deering (CMO of eBay), students were connected with a number of industry giants including eBay, Facebook, Google, Pinterest, Imgur,…

AdPR’s 2017 spring speaker series highlights importance of research

The Grady College Department of Advertising and Public Relations will host a series of guest speakers for faculty this spring to discuss the importance of research for the profession. “Research is a top priority for the program. We’re excited to offer a research series for faculty and graduate students,” said Tom Reichert, department head of…

Costa selected for Lockheed Martin’s Communication Leadership Development Program

Ananda Costa, a recent graduate with a degree in public relations and a New Media certificate from Grady College, is one of the top students selected for Lockheed Martin’s two-year rotational Communication Leadership Development Program. Throughout her time in Grady College, Ananda gained valuable experience in her leadership roles including the co-director of AdPR Connection…

Two AdPR students selected for AAF’s 2017 Most Promising Multicultural Students Program

Two Grady College advertising majors have been named to the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) 2017 Class of Most Promising Multicultural Students (MPMS). Emily Laramy and Savannah Rabin are part of the elite group of 50 students from AAF’s college chapter network who were selected for the program through a vetted application process that included essays, letters of recommendation, resumes and…