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May18 — UF students place second at 2012 Bateman competition
Congratulations to the University of Florida’s Bateman team for its second place finish at the Public Relations Student Society of America’s 2012 Bateman Case Study competition in Minneapolis.
May03 — College officially approved for re-accreditation
I have great news! Last Friday at the national ACEJMC Accrediting Council meeting in Arlington, Va., the College received unanimous approval for re-accreditation. The vote was unanimous for both the undergraduate and graduate programs, with no abstentions.
May03 — North Carolina’s News & Observer wins 26th Annual Brechner Award
The News & Observer has been named the winner of the 26th Annual Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Award for exposing how public employees who lied, cheated and stole from the taxpayers of North Carolina benefited from one of the country’s most secretive personnel records laws. The News & Observer’s coverage eventually resulted in significant changes to North Carolina’s law, resulting in more openness and transparency.
Apr25 — Steven Gallo and Henry Taksier win SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards
Congratulations to Steven Gallo, 4TEL, and Henry Taksier, 4JOU, for winning national 2011 Mark of Excellence Awards sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists. These awards recognize collegiate work published or broadcast during 2011. This year student journalists from around the country submitted more than 4,000 entries.
Apr23 — WUFT-TV and WUFT-FM receive 15 Florida AP awards
Congratulations to the students and staff of WUFT-TV and WUFT-FM for their outstanding showing in the Florida Associated Press Awards this year. Students and staff attended the banquet in Orlando Saturday.
Apr23 — UF Bateman Team named national finalist
Congratulations to the UF Bateman team for being named a national finalist in this year’s competition sponsored by the Public Relations Student Society of America. The finals will be held in Minneapolis in May. Finalists include UF; Loyola University, New Orleans; and the University of Maryland, College Park.
Apr17 — Country 103.7 The Gator announces new line-up
Radio station Country 103.7 The Gator rolled out a new line-up Monday that included a new morning show duo and a new call-in request evening show featuring the station’s popular “Big Stew.”
Apr12 — WUFT-FM wins eight regional Murrow awards
Congratulations to WUFT-FM staff and students for winning eight first place awards at the 2012 regional Edward R. Murrow competition. The eight regional awards are the most received by the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications’ radio stations since the awards competition began.
Apr10 — New college video highlights students, programs
Take a look at our new video that highlights the College’s past year. Listen to our students as they describe their achievements and activities. Take a tour of the new laboratories and newsrooms that are opening that allow our students to hone their skills in digital technology and learn to develop news and campaigns across multiple media platforms.
Apr05 — College honors students at awards banquet
During its annual student awards banquet held April 4, the College announced the following winners:
College-wide awards
Ruth and Rae O. Weimer Award – outstanding graduates of the College
- Chris Peralta, TEL
- Kristen Strobel, ADV
Dean’s Cup for Professional Promise
- Steve Johnson, JM
- Trent Kelly, TEL;
- Caroline Lewis, PR
- Justin Simmons, ADV
Dean’s Cup for Scholarship
- Julia McClure, PR
Dean’s Cup for Service
- Jared Misner, PR
- Melanie Lyon, ADV
Department Awards
Advertising Department
- Outstanding Advertising Scholar: Eden Greenfield
- W. Robert Glafcke Award: Natalie Cerabino
- Richard W. McGinnis Professional Promise Award: Justin Simmons
- Joseph R. Pisani Service Award: Melanie Lyon
- Respess Award: Kristen Strobel
Journalism Department
- Outstanding Journalism Scholar: Alison Schwartz
- Society of Professional Journalists Award: Emily Morro
- John Paul Jones Jr. Award: Marissa Gainsburg
- Elmer Emig Award: Steve Johnson
- H.G. “Buddy” Davis Award: Elizabeth Behrman/Joey Flechas
Public Relations Department
- Outstanding Public Relations Scholar: Julia McClure
- Frank F. Rathbun PRSSA Award: Kelsey Abel
- Charles Wellborn Service Award: Jared Misner and Roberta Roberts
- Jack Detweiler Professional Promise Award: Caroline Lewis
- Florida Public Relations Association Award: Julia McClure
Telecommunication Department
- Outstanding Telecommunication Scholar: Amy Campbell and Amy Rigby
- WJXT-TV Award: Trent Kelly
- Major Garland Powell Award: Chris Peralta
- F. Leslie Smith Management Award: Maria Perez
Media Properties Awards
- WUFT-TV News Jon Quattlebaum Award: Chris Day
- WUFT-FM News Ralph L. Lowenstein Broadcast News Award: Jordan Matich
- WUFT-TV/FM Kenneth A. Christiansen Award: Kelsey Peck
- “Red” Barber Award: Casey Goldstein
Division of Multimedia Properties
- Director’s Award: Stephanie Brown and Trent Kelly
Production & Creative Services
- Frank Counts Award: Harris Pickholtz
- Creative Services Award: Brian Moghar
Graduate and Research Awards
- Outstanding Graduate Student Teacher: Rajul Jain and Dae-Hee Kim
- Outstanding Master’s Student: Lakeshia Murphy and Kay Tappan
- Outstanding Student Research Award: Ji Young Kim
For an explanation of the history of each named award, go to History of CJC named awards.
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