Category: News
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WE’VE BEEN BUSY BEES!
EMUEL | We have both good news and bad news, so let’s start with the latter. We’re are bidding a bittersweet farewell to a beloved member of our NMI faculty: Emuel Aldridge. For the past 17 years, Emuel has led the charge in our advanced production courses – both in person and online – and provided immeasurable contributions to…
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We’re Walking On Sunshine!
February was an exceptional month for the NMI, brimming with travel, networking, and reconnecting with alumni! CAMPUS VISITS | We were thrilled to welcome several Certificate alumni back to campus, where they shared professional advice and industry insights with Certificate and Emerging Media students through a series of events. We kicked February off with a visit from Sarah Giarratana,…
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It Was Love at First Site (Visit)
Last semester, we took to the skies for our first ever out-of-state site visit. We were convinced that nothing could top our Wisconsin adventure, but this most recent site visit might take the cake. We’re thrilled to share highlights from the NMI’s trip to “The Most Magical Place on Earth”! Our fleet of mini-vans, carrying…
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Nothing But Love
Lilian Fitch We’re thrilled to introduce our newest addition to the team, Lilian Fitch! Lilian is a member of the UGA Young Dawgs Program, an internship initiative aimed at preparing high-achieving high school students for future success. Luckily for us, Lilian, with her knack for copywriting and design expertise, found her passion in the New Media Institute.…
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TEDxUGA 2024: Snapshot
Presenter Lineup TEDxUGA recently hosted the much-anticipated annual Presenter Mixer, marking the grand reveal of the TEDxUGA 2024 presenter lineup. Past presenters, some with roots tracing back to 2014, gathered to share their words of wisdom with the newcomers. As we embark on our eleventh year of spotlighting extraordinary ideas worth spreading, it’s with great…
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Leaves Are Falling, NMIXpo Is Calling!
You know us: we’re always looking to make it work, then make it work better! Last year, we announced the revamped and reimagined SLAM experience – now known as NMIXpo. And this year, we are excited to return to Atlanta once again! We merged all of our events into one action-packed day, and we are…
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Be-leaf It Or Not
In the Spring 2021, the NMI officially dedicated Fridays to fostering student and industry collaboration. Through this initiative, the NMI is actively promoting the professional growth of students. From networking lunches to internship interviews to site visits, Professional Fridays offer a plethora of opportunities for students to learn and grow! In addition to our Wisconsin adventure,…
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#SquadGhouls
The TEDxUGA fam has been busy on campus as well! Back in September, Esther, along with TEDxUGA Licensee Megan Ward and TEDxUGA Assistant Curator Isabella Martinez, shared insights with presenters selected for the 27th annual Student Leadership Conference, hosted by UGA’s Department of Engagement, Leadership, and Service. The Student Leadership Conference (SLC) is a transformative event aimed at empowering students…
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Two Steps Forward for TEDWomen!
Curator Esther Kim represented UGA and TEDxUGA at TEDWomen 2023: Two Steps Forward. Hosted at The Woodruff Arts Center by UGA alumna and Editorial Director of TEDWomen Pat Mitchell, the event fostered networking opportunities, offered discovery sessions, and featured big ideas from renowned speakers. Throughout her immersive five-day experience, Esther connected with fellow TEDx organizers, delved into the TEDx brand, and participated in a…
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In Other TED-tastic News
TEDxUGA 2024: Snapshot | A snapshot captures a fleeting moment in its purest form, unfiltered and unrestrained. One snapshot is a single perspective, but when united with others, a gallery emerges. TEDxUGA 2024 will provide a lens into the gallery of ideas that exist within the University of Georgia community. Join us as we explore the candid…