Took my travel writing students to Odense where Hans Christian Andersen was born. We were inspired by #innovation with #solutions #journalism at TV 2 Fyn and University of Southern Denmark. Exchanged ideas about #journalism which goes beyond problems by also looking for #solutions

"Be a good steward of your gifts. Protect your time. Feed your inner life. Avoid too much noise. Read good books, have good sentences in your ears. Be by yourself as often as you can." From poet Jane Kenyon, some of the best advice to create and live by: themarginalian.org/2015/09/15/jan…

On May 17, Amanda Bright, Kyser Lough, Ph.D. and ralitsa vassileva of our Journalism Dept., along with two undergrads, Anna Grace Chapman and Katelyn Tong, and Ali Van Fleet of Pattrn presented “Covering Climate Solutions with Journalism” at the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference. @GAClimateProj

Interested in seeing the stories that our study away travel writing students are working on? See the link below for the first of our reports: t.uga.edu/98Z

Travel Writing in Copenhagen was a whirlwind of exciting adventures and hard work. My students won praise for the number and quality of their publications on #GradyNewsource. Last stop. the world’s first #renewableenergy island Samso where went inside a wind turbine!

Visited my former #cnn colleagues at their new Techwood home. So many friends are still there, just as smart, creative, and kind! The new place is stunning, even has windows. Thanks Jenni Watts for organizing a warm welcome. So many memories and new ideas to share, too little time!

Northeast Georgia County leaders Gina Roy, Jeff Montgomery, Todd Higdon, and Vickie Short talk with Grady Newsource students preparing for their news beats. Thanks for contributing to their learning!

“Every ripple makes a difference”, entrepreneur Nathan Stuck told Grady Newsource students. Thanks for creating ripples with your talk about B corporation certification, spotting greenwashing, and choosing responsible brands!

“If you can’t explain it, you don’t know it…Write to the video you have…” #CNN Commissioning Editor Jenni Watts shares tips with Grady Newsource students from her award winning documentary work. Thank you!

“Don’t underestimate the critical thinking by the artist” “Don’t underestimate the esthetic thinking by the scientist!” Together they win The Emmys! Odum School of Ecology (no longer monitored) Dr. James Porter tells Grady Newsource students the backstory of his work on award winning Chasing Coral

#ElectricVehicles take first prize in “A Search For Solutions” produced by Grady Newsource students. The show features untold stories about Georgia locals doing their part for the environment. A happy ending to their hard work this semester! youtube.com/watch?v=GzTd3g…

Denmark has been working for a decade to encourage drivers to consider buying, and driving, electric vehicles. What can others learn from their effort? Watch a ride along video youtu.be/ZqQzC9pvB-sand Read about it here: ajc.com/opinion/opinio…

What #journalists told UGA Grady College students starting out: Scripps News Christian P. Bryant: Rejection is part of the job but so is perseverance! Award winning anchor Jeff Hullinger: Guard your reputation! UGA Grady College grads: Build the skills for the job you want!

Congratulations to the students in ralitsa vassileva's Reporting IV course on the premiere of a solutions journalism documentary covering water issues in Northeast Georgia. Read more and view the documentary here: grady.uga.edu/news/class-pro…

Interested in better storytelling about the planet? Check out how UGA Grady College did it in lnkd.in/eRJDPUwt Main takeaways: 1. Pick a big problem 2. Find what locals do about it 3. Tell it like it is: Pros and Cons 4. Show everyday people, engaging visuals, and simple words

#CNN Intellectual Property Licensing Executive Keiona Barnwell shared tips with Grady Newsource students. -Be new as long as you can, learn from others -Trust your unique abilities and passions. -You are a brand. Define it! -Imagine working for your favorite brand, grow skills

Reunited with CNN International colleagues Christiane Amanpour and Robyn Curnow while reporting on the United Nations General Assembly in 2017. The relevance of the UN in the midst of global challenges still on the agenda in 2024 as Richard Roth points out. cnn.com/2024/09/21/wor…

Want to be a good video storyteller? Here’s what CNN Executive Producer Jenni Watts told my UGA Grady College #journalism class. Watch all footage before you write; Just start writing; Write long but trim; Every word counts; Doublecheck facts

Here is a great opportunity to teach journalism at UGA Grady College Link to job description ugajobsearch.com/postings/415763

Thanks to UGA Grady College students who nominated me for this recognition. So happy I was able to support your career development!