An Insider’s Take on Double Dawgs

2 Degrees. 5 Years. 100+ Opportunities. My name is Allie Bunting, and I began looking into Double Dawgs soon after I made the decision to switch from a journalism major to a public relations major my freshman year at UGA. Pursuing a Masters degree was never something that had even crossed my mind originally, but…

Meet Ansley Cartwright

Ansley Cartwright is a third year Public Relations and Communication Studies major set to graduate early. In just three short years, Ansley has certainly left her mark on UGA, and has kept herself busy in many ways. Previously, she has worked as an account manager for a start-up company as well as for two publishing…

Laura Burr – Student Spotlight

Laura Burr is a senior Public Relations major from Bishop, Georgia with minors in Fashion Merchandising and Spanish. She became interested in studying public relations by learning about it from a family friend who had graduated from Grady with a PR degree. Once she was in Dr. Cacciatore’s intro class, she knew she had made…

Tad White – Student Spotlight

Tad White is a senior at UGA currently pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising with a minor in Communication Studies. Tad is described by friends as a hard-working, extroverted, and caring guy, which is evident in his extensive involvement in various organizations across campus. He acts as the Director of Recruitment and Social Events for…

Nina Bayani – Student Spotlight

Nina Bayani is a fourth year from Dublin, GA, graduating in Spring 2021 with a B.A. in Public Relations and a certificate in Music Business. When she graduates, she wishes to work in the entertainment industry and become a publicist who works with various entertainment clients. She is passionate about storytelling, and during her time…

Cannes Lions Festival 2021 – Applications Due Soon!

Don’t miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend one of the largest festivals of creativity in Cannes, France! Study alongside fellow Grady students and faculty as well as some of the most well-known and successful professionals in the industry on the beautiful French Riviera. Applications are due Thursday, January 16th by 5:00 p.m. See…

Ashlee Bock – Student Spotlight

Ashlee Bock is a fourth-year student at UGA currently earning her degree in advertising with a minor in fashion merchandising. She is a great example of what constitutes an AdPR student at UGA. Our students are accomplished, driven, purposeful, and resourceful. In Ashlee’s case, her work ethic speaks volumes about the drive she has. She,…

Driven By Purpose Recap

The ADPR department has been hard at work putting on this virtual webinar series meant to form discussions amongst industry professionals around how purpose plays a huge role in the industries of advertising and PR. Notable contributors include program manager for ADPR Missy Hill, Jim Black of Grady Productions, president of Atlanta Image Arts and Hearst…

Driven by Purpose with Catherine Blades & Brad MacAfee

Author Recognition: Melanie Velasquez In the virtual webinar, Catherine Hernandez Blades from Aflac with Brad MacAfee from Global Impact Relations Network provided exquisite insight into what it means to be “Driven by Purpose.”  Brad MacAfee opens and points out 64% of primary adults say companies should aim to make the world a better place. More…