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Athens News Matters: UGA Researcher Examines Language and African American Mental Health

A new study by University of Georgia researcher Rosalyn Denise Campbell finds notable differences between how African Americans discuss mental health and how organizations communicate with them about mental health. 

Chris Shupe was the Program Director of WUGA from 2014-2022. Shupe may be best known as The Athens King, a tribute to Elvis Presley, which often included an 8 piece show band! After two years as a part-time announcer, Chris Shupe joined WUGA full time as the station’s Morning Edition Host and Assistant Operations Director. He was later promoted to PD in 2014.