Advertising & Public Relations at UGA

Advertising & Public Relations at UGA The Department of Advertising & Public Relations, in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, at UGA is a Top-5 nationally-ranked program.

We provide students with cutting-edge academic and professional curriculum and diverse experiential learning opportunities in advertising and public relations. Award-winning teachers and nationally recognized researchers teach classes in the department. In addition to a core program of required skills, management, design and writing courses, ADPR majors can choose from an array of special

topics classes in such areas as social media, crisis communication, political advertising, fundraising, advertising and consumer psychology, sex in advertising, international advertising and Latin-American telenovelas due to the varied expertise of the faculty. Our department prepares students to be creative problem solvers, writers, managers, policy and communication decision makers, media planners and analysts in the fields of media, advertising and public relations. This program emphasizes persuasive communication skills in emerging and traditional media that are essential for effective communication in the 21st century. The undergraduate program offers majors in both advertising and public relations. Note: Posts and other content created by administrators are official Grady content. Opinions expressed by other Facebook does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Grady College or the University of Georgia.

06/09/2026

We’re continuing our AdPR Internship Series by highlighting Mary Emma Coates, a fourth-year Public Relations major at Grady College, who is spending her summer interning with Cox Enterprises in Atlanta! 🎉

Mary Emma is working with the Community Impact team, helping plan volunteer opportunities for Cox employees and gaining hands-on experience along the way.

We love seeing our students bring what they’ve learned in the classroom into real-world experiences while continuing to grow as future communications leaders.

We’re so proud of Mary Emma and all of our AdPR students this summer, and we can’t wait to celebrate everything they accomplish. Stay tuned for more internship spotlights throughout the summer!

AdPR’s own, Cameron Baum, is spending her summer as a Marketing Intern for The Home Depot in Atlanta! See what she had t...
06/05/2026

AdPR’s own, Cameron Baum, is spending her summer as a Marketing Intern for The Home Depot in Atlanta! See what she had to say about her first weeks:

“I’ve been loving my time at The Home Depot! So far, the internship has been full of learning moments and a lot of opportunities to meet incredible leaders. I’m on the Loyalty team and have been spending the first few weeks gaining a deeper understanding of the team and our objectives. We also got to participate in a fireside chat with CEO Ted Decker and learn about Home Depot’s Core Values. I am so excited for the rest of the summer!”

Big congratulations to our AdPR faculty members, Stephen Jiwanmall and Ruoyu Sun, on completing the Active Learning Summ...
06/02/2026

Big congratulations to our AdPR faculty members, Stephen Jiwanmall and Ruoyu Sun, on completing the Active Learning Summer Institute program! 👏

They’re bringing back fresh ideas, innovative teaching strategies, and new perspectives that will help create even more engaging classroom experiences for our students.

From reimagining course designs to exploring new opportunities for collaboration and research, their commitment to growth reflects AdPR’s dedication to student success.

We’re excited to see these ideas come to life in our classrooms. We know our students will benefit greatly from it! 🎉

This past month, a group of our AdPR students have had the opportunity to explore Japan and visit companies that are pus...
05/29/2026

This past month, a group of our AdPR students have had the opportunity to explore Japan and visit companies that are pushing the media world to new heights! As their program wraps up, we wanted to highlight Advertising student Hayleigh Stang’s experience so far on this study abroad. Here is what Hayliegh had to say about her time with AdPR Japan:

“Japan has been the most exciting and eye-opening experience! Getting to explore cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto has led to unforgettable memories. I have been so lucky to immerse myself in Japanese culture and everything we are learning through this program. Company visits to APCO and Edelman in Japan led me to discover new insights in the world of PR and Advertising and really changed my perspective. I am so happy to have done this program and to have met such wonderful people along the way!”

Five days. Fifteen incredible organizations. One unforgettable week in NYC. 🗽Our AdPR NYC Maymester students spent the w...
05/26/2026

Five days. Fifteen incredible organizations. One unforgettable week in NYC. 🗽

Our AdPR NYC Maymester students spent the week learning from professionals across media, advertising, public relations, technology, and communications while exploring the many career paths our industry has to offer.

📍 TODAY Show
📍 Hearst Magazines
📍 BBH at Publicis Groupe
📍 M·A·C Cosmetics
📍 IMAX
📍 Golin
📍 Ketchum
📍 The New York Times
📍 TikTok
📍 MLB Headquarters
📍 Giant Spoon
📍 Klick Health
📍 Ruder Finn
📍 Johannes Leonardo
📍 Ogury
📍 Google
📍 Museum of Public Relations

The week also included a UGA Alumni Mixer and a Yankees game, creating opportunities for networking, learning, and unforgettable memories.

Thank you to every organization that welcomed our students and shared valuable insights, and a special thank you to our AdPR alumni who helped make this experience possible!

05/22/2026

Spend a day with Public Relations Student, Raegan Miley, on the AdPR Japan Study Away program! Follow along as our students had the opportunity to visit Edelman, tour the Glico Factory, and conclude the day with a closing dinner in Tokyo.

This past semester, AdPR’s Isabelle Lovejoy was a Publicity Intern at the CNN Atlanta Office. Here is what she had to sa...
05/15/2026

This past semester, AdPR’s Isabelle Lovejoy was a Publicity Intern at the CNN Atlanta Office. Here is what she had to say about the experience:

“Interning at CNN during my last semester at UGA was the perfect way to conclude my college career. Thanks to the UGA Career Fair and AdPR Connection, I had the opportunity to meet with recruiters from WBD several times over the years which aided me in eventually landing an internship.

Through my projects, I strengthened my skills in media landscape analysis, clip reporting, targeted media lists, pitch drafting and strategy, cross-platform promotion, breaking news monitoring, and media strategy development. One of the most rewarding parts of my internship was exploring how news organizations can better connect with Gen Z audiences and understand their news consumption habits and perceptions.”

Last week, we were honored to celebrate the accomplishments of our Advertising and Public Relations undergraduate, maste...
05/12/2026

Last week, we were honored to celebrate the accomplishments of our Advertising and Public Relations undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. graduates at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication Convocation ceremony! 🎓

We are incredibly proud of each of our students and the lasting impact they have made on our AdPR community. We can’t wait to see all they accomplish as they begin their careers or continue pursuing higher education.

Welcome to the AdPR alumni family, graduates! ❤️🖤

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Blake Witmer, a Public Relations major here at Grady College’s AdPR department, ...
05/08/2026

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Blake Witmer, a Public Relations major here at Grady College’s AdPR department, has been selected as the University of Georgia's Spring 2026 Undergraduate Commencement student speaker.

Throughout her four years at UGA, Blake has been a dedicated and passionate member of the Grady College community, throwing herself into every opportunity that came her way. She took part in AdPR's prestigious New York City Study Away Internship program, where she gained hands-on professional experience at two internships, one at the Public Relations Museum and another at Makeable, a creative design agency.

We cannot wait to hear from Blake at graduation and are so proud of all she has accomplished. Congratulations Blake!🎓❤

Our Talking Dog Agency hosted one of its most anticipated events of the year last week, its Client Showcase Gala. Indust...
04/29/2026

Our Talking Dog Agency hosted one of its most anticipated events of the year last week, its Client Showcase Gala. Industry professionals, agency partners, faculty, and students all gathered to hear the campaigns delivered by various client teams.

After a night of incredible work on display, this year the first place winner was the LG x Ammunition team, second place was awarded to the UGA Innovation District, and BBDO x Voya won third place. Beyond the podium, three additional teams were recognized for standout work. Spice World was awarded Most Creative Idea, the World War II Foundation took home Most Innovative Approach, and The Home Depot earned Highest Potential for Business Impact. We could not be more proud of these teams and all the hard work they put in.

None of this would be possible without the support of our sponsor, Ammunition to this specific event. We appreciate their generosity and loved hearing from Jeremy Heilpern about his positive outlook for the future of our profession. We want to give a big shout out to our agency sponsors for this year, including BBDO Atlanta, The Home Depot, and the World War II Foundation. We also received generous support from the Parent Leadership Council at UGA. Many thanks to all sponsors! Your support empowers our students to learn and grow!

Congratulations to Talking Dog Agency on an incredible night and thank you to everyone who showed up to support our dedicated students!

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