More than 500 graduating students were celebrated at Spring convocation on May 6 at the Classic Center. 

“Graduates, we admire your creative spirit, fierce determination and loyalty to one another,” said Dean Charles Davis (MA '92), during his opening remarks. “On behalf of a faculty and staff who love our students, it is so gratifying to celebrate your successes!”

Caroline Newbern, a double major in journalism and English, served as the  student speaker.

The Peabody Awards has announced winners representing the most captivating and inspiring stories released in broadcasting and streaming media in the last year. From compassionate caregivers in an emergency room to professional hockey players living their truths, from a spy-thriller set within the “Star Wars” universe to the adverse effects of social media on young people, this year’s honorees reflect a wide and compelling range of storytelling. 

Winners were chosen by a unanimous vote of 28 jurors from over 1,000 entries across television, podcasts/radio and the web in entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service, and interactive/immersive programming and media.

The winners of the 2025 Peabody Awards join special honorees, including actor, writer and podcast host Amy Poehler (Career Achievement Award), screenwriter Sterlin Harjo (Trailblazer Award), Academy Award-winner James L. Brooks (Inaugural Industry Icon Award), and historic programmer PBS KIDS (Institutional Award).  

The Grady College is home to the Peabody Awards, founded in 1940. 

Tamir Kalifa has been named the recipient of the 2026 McGill Medal for Journalistic Courage. Kalifa, who is currently based in Berlin, is a visual journalist, writer and musician with 15 years of global experience. 

The McGill Fellows, a group of students selected by a faculty committee for their strengths in academics, practical experience and leadership, each researched and nominated one journalist and the group made the final selection as a committee.   

LA alumni reception

June 1 

UGA NYC media panel

June 10

Summer media academies

June 8 -19

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