“Georgia On Your Mind” is a podcast born out of the University of Georgia’s New Media Institute. We aim to highlight some of the industrial, academic, and cultural ways the Peach State excels.
The podcast is recorded and produced solely by UGA graduate students, and our funding comes from generous donors via the Spark Foundation. Each year, the Spark Foundation celebrates creative excellence at the University of Georgia through the Spark Awards. These annual grants support students across campus who are pursuing creative, research-oriented, or media projects that extend learning beyond the classroom. “Georgia On Your Mind” receives a Spark Award each year for its role in amplifying Georgia’s impact through storytelling, digital media, and student-led production. The podcast is recognized for highlighting how the University of Georgia contributes to the state’s culture, economy, and innovation.
With each episode, we explore how the University of Georgia contributes to the state’s success. Join us as we engage with alumni, students, faculty members, and industry experts who offer insights from university, state, and even national perspectives.
Special thanks to the New Media Institute for supporting this Emerging Media Masters capstone project, and to our esteemed guests for sharing their expertise. This podcast thrives because of you!
Listen now and discover how Georgia stands out as a multifaceted powerhouse.
Dawgs On the Road
For season four of Georgia On Your Mind, the new cohort of NMI graduate students is taking the podcast out of the studio and into the field. Our hosts are traveling across the Peach State, the South, and beyond—covering stories that showcase how the University of Georgia and its graduates make a lasting impact in their communities. Georgia’s diverse landscapes, cultures, and voices guide us, and this season we invite you to come along as we discover the true breadth of UGA’s influence beyond Athens.
Meet the new voices behind the mic for this exciting new season of Georgia On Your Mind:
Grace Chandler
Grace graduated from University of Georgia in Spring 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Entertainment & Media Studies and is now pursuing a master’s in Emerging Media. She aspires to build a career in media marketing.
Hailey Kwak
Hailey graduated from University of Georgia in Spring 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and is now pursuing a master’s in Emerging Media. She plans to pursue a career in digital media.
Chris Sharp
Chris serves as the Sports Information and Digital Media Coordinator at Greater Atlanta Christian School, holds a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Florida State University, and is pursuing a master’s in Emerging Media at University of Georgia.
Geovana Oliveira
Geovana holds a bachelor’s degree in Sport & Entertainment Management from University of South Carolina, and is currently pursuing a master’s in Emerging Media at University of Georgia. She also serves as a Project Coordinator at Evoke Media.
Maya Jarrell
Maya graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with bachelor’s degrees in Media & Journalism and Film Studies. She is now in her second year of the Emerging Media master’s program online and works in higher education marketing.