Category: News
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TRANQUIL AND CHILL
That’s not all! We’re sure you’ve heard of this little thing called the Apple Vision Pro. As you can imagine, we have not only heard of, but recently acquired one of our very own. NMI students and faculty now have the opportunity to immerse themselves in all that the Vision Pro has to offer: Ever wanted…
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Groundbreaking News!
While the NMI strives to make it work, then make it work better, we couldn’t do it without the incredible individuals who go above and beyond, shaping and reshaping what it means to be an extraordinary student and a future leader. We’re so proud to highlight a few of these individuals and their recent accomplishments: First up,…
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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…