UGA New Media Institute

UGA New Media Institute The NMI brings faculty, staff, students and industry leaders of all disciplines together.

With passionate faculty, access to emerging technologies, and hands-on learning environments, New Media students explore and build innovative new media solutions for real-world problems and establish connections that lead to jobs. All this is accomplished through two main initiatives: the New Media Certificate and the Emerging Media Masters.
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New Media Certificate:

The New Media I

nstitute houses the University of Georgia's largest certificate program, the New Media Certificate. This certificate supplements any undergraduate major or graduate concentration and is a credential that demonstrates a student is technowledgable. This means they have an understanding of new media technologies and their application in a chosen field. Certificate students have access to hands-on classroom environments, innovative technologies and networking opportunities that lead to J-O-B-S. To earn the certificate, a student must complete 17 credit hours: 11 hours of NMIX core curriculum plus 6 elective hours. Throughout their certificate journey, students explore the foundation, production, and deployment of new media technologies and their applications in their chosen field.
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Emerging Media Masters:

Housed in the New Media Institute and the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Emerging Media Masters concentration focuses on the intersection of technology and design, allowing individuals to explore the various facets, roles, and applications of emerging media across an array of disciplines and careers. Designed to accommodate students and professionals from a variety of backgrounds and industries, this program is intended for individuals who wish to further personal career goals and those of their employers through the leveraging of emerging media and innovative technologies.

In April, NMI students hit the road to Atlanta for an unforgettable visit to Porsche Cars North America🏁We kicked things...
05/14/2026

In April, NMI students hit the road to Atlanta for an unforgettable visit to Porsche Cars North America🏁

We kicked things off at the Porsche Experience Center – touring the museum, office space, and on-site track, surrounded by iconic cars and the brand’s rich history. 🏎️

Next, students cruised past the renowned driving course to visit the Porsche Classics Center, where they got a behind-the-scenes look at how vintage Porsche vehicles are restored. From sourcing rare parts to crafting custom leather interiors, the attention to detail made one thing clear: Porsche is all about the customer experience.

We wrapped up the day with Christoph Ridder, Product Manager for the Porsche Centers website, who led a great conversation on web strategy, digital products, and how Porsche brings its brand to life online.

📸 Check out our photo album for more highlights from the trip: https://bit.ly/porschephoto

This semester, our Professional Networking Luncheons gave NMI students the chance to connect with top industry professio...
05/12/2026

This semester, our Professional Networking Luncheons gave NMI students the chance to connect with top industry professionals over great food and even better conversation.

We were excited to host:
✨ Sarah Giarratana (Airbnb)
✨ Aniyah Norman (Walt Disney Company)
✨ Jennifer Strickland (USDA)

Through candid Q&As, students gained insight into industry trends, career paths, relocation after graduation, and the real-world skills that made these professionals successful.

These luncheons are part of NMI’s Professional Fridays programming, which launched in 2021 to connect students with industry through site visits, networking events, and our spring speaker series built into EM and Certificate courses.

We also want to give a huge THANK YOU to the incredible professionals who shared their expertise with our classes this spring:
👏 Dayne Young
👏 Kendall Lake
👏 Jack Forthman
👏 Crystal Ashbourne
👏 Griffin DeJoy
👏 Pouria Almassi

Because of you, our students walked away with valuable perspective, stronger connections, and a clearer vision for their future.

Interested in speaking to NMI students next spring? Reach out at [email protected].

🌷 Spring 2026 NMIXpo is just around the corner!Over two days, New Media Certificate and Emerging Media students will sho...
04/29/2026

🌷 Spring 2026 NMIXpo is just around the corner!

Over two days, New Media Certificate and Emerging Media students will showcase a lineup of next-level tech-based projects you’re not going to want to miss!

While our awesome students, staff, and faculty work hard to make it work, our sponsors' commitment to the NMI helps us make it work better! So, we wanted to give a big round of applause for our Spring 2025 NMIXpo Sponsors – Sweet Toppings and Adherence. Thank you for your support of the NMI and our students!

Still need to RSVP? You can do that here ➡️ bit.ly/nmixpo26S

Can’t wait to see you there!

✨ Student Spotlight ✨❌ Congratulations to this week’s student spotlight, Amy Kitti! From Suwanee, GA, Amy is an Emerging...
04/29/2026

✨ Student Spotlight ✨

❌ Congratulations to this week’s student spotlight, Amy Kitti! From Suwanee, GA, Amy is an Emerging Media Double Dawgs student on the Residential Pathway and a member of the TEDxUGA Family.

In her first class with the New Media Institute, NMIX 4010/6010: Intro to Web Development with Claire Jordan, Amy said, “It was my first glimpse into the NMI as a whole, and I had never seen a professor truly care about their students. It was awesome.”

🎤 Amy also said that the NMIX 4012/6012: New Media and TED has been one of her favorite courses at UGA: “The work you put in is so rewarding...watching all of the speakers you've worked with over the year go up and crush it on stage is the best feeling ever."

On campus, Amy is the advisor for the Delta Innovation District client team for the Talking Dog Agency. Off campus, you can find Amy reading, playing with her dog, cooking, and baking. After graduation, Amy and her sisters plan on going to Italy for a sibling trip.

❤️ Congratulations, Amy! Your NMI and TED Family cannot wait to see everything you accomplish!

📣 NMIXpo week is here! We can’t wait for our New Media and Emerging Media Capstone students to debut Capstone projects t...
04/27/2026

📣 NMIXpo week is here! We can’t wait for our New Media and Emerging Media Capstone students to debut Capstone projects that take innovation and creativity to the next level!

It’s not too late to join us in person in Athens. RSVP here ➡️ bit.ly/nmixpo26S

Couldn’t make it to Athens? You can follow and engage with NMIXpo on Instragram . We’ll be posting on our Stories throughout the weekend.

🏆 It’s award season at the NMI!With the semester coming to close, it is time to show some love to the people around us w...
04/23/2026

🏆 It’s award season at the NMI!

With the semester coming to close, it is time to show some love to the people around us who have done incredible work:
✨ Certificate Capstone Students: Nominate for the Emuel and Clate awards
✨ EM Students: Nominate for EMVP and EM Portfolio
✨ Everyone: Nominate for NMI Icon

Submit nominations at ➡️ bit.ly/NMIawardnoms (nomimations close April 29)

✨ Student Spotlight ✨❌ Congratulations to this week’s student spotlight, Pranita Akella! From Augusta, GA, Pranita is a ...
04/22/2026

✨ Student Spotlight ✨

❌ Congratulations to this week’s student spotlight, Pranita Akella! From Augusta, GA, Pranita is a second-year Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Major and a part of our TEDxUGA Family.

At TEDxUGA 2026: Dark Mode, Pranita played a vital role curating and supporting her presenter, Celia Nowlin. “After working with [Celia] for a few months, seeing her up there on stage was such a cool moment,” Pranita said.

🇬🇧 On campus, Pranita is a part of the VIPR Research program, and she is a member of the Medical Business Association and the Pre-Dental Society. This summer, Pranita will study abroad at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom.

After college, Pranita hopes to become a dentist and open up her own practice. Outside of school, Pranita loves dancing, going on spontaneous adventures with friends, and trying new restaurants!

❤️ Congratulations, Pranita! Your TEDxUGA Family is incredibly proud of you!

🏁 Tomorrow, the NMI will head to Porsche Cars North America Headquarters in Atlanta! There, we will tour the Porsche fac...
04/16/2026

🏁 Tomorrow, the NMI will head to Porsche Cars North America Headquarters in Atlanta! There, we will tour the Porsche facilities and learn more about their digital UX. Follow along on our Instagram stories ()!

💻 About SLAMHosted every semester, SLAM features New Media Certificate Capstone creations. This year’s SLAM will showcas...
04/16/2026

💻 About SLAM

Hosted every semester, SLAM features New Media Certificate Capstone creations. This year’s SLAM will showcase a diverse lineup of projects that include an innovative application of AR, a custom GPT, and client projects.

When: Friday, May 1 | 5P to 8P
Where: UGA Delta Innovation Hub | 210 Spring Street, Athens, GA

More Details and RSVP ➡ bit.ly/nmixpo26S

✨ Student Spotlight ✨Congratulations to this week’s student spotlight, Izzy Finnerty! From Peachtree City, GA, Izzy is a...
04/15/2026

✨ Student Spotlight ✨

Congratulations to this week’s student spotlight, Izzy Finnerty! From Peachtree City, GA, Izzy is a fourth-year Journalism Major pursuing the Emerging Media Double Dawgs Program on the Online Pathway.

🫶 After learning about the New Media Institute through her search for a Double Dawgs Pathway, Izzy has enjoyed making connections and new friends in the Emerging Media Program! “I absolutely love the professors, and they truly want you to develop and succeed,” Izzy said.

Currently, Izzy is a Brand Outreach and Collaboration Intern with National NIL Sports and a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. During her time at UGA, Izzy was able to study abroad as a Communications Intern for a travel agency in London. Fun fact: Izzy is also a certified scuba diver!

💝 Congratulations, Izzy! Your NMI Fam cannot wait to see everything you accomplish!

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