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UFCJC alumna and Journalism student recognized in 2025-26 Hearst Journalism Awards Feature Writing Competition

Wednesday January 21, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumna Siena Duncan, B.S. Journalism 2025, and Journalism junior Alissa Gary have placed ninth and 17th, respectively, in the …
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UFCJC students to lead panel discussion on the Orange & Blue Film Festival at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival

Friday January 16, 2026

Four students from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Orange & Blue Film Festival (OBFF) will lead a panel discussion at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on …
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Advertising alumna chosen for 2026 AAF Most Promising Multicultural Students Program

Friday January 16, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumna Lorena Bacallao, B.S. Advertising 2025, is one of 25 selected for the 2026 American Advertising Federation (AAF) Most …
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UFCJC Journalism student places in the top 20 in the 2025-26 Hearst Journalism Awards Photojournalism News and Features competition

Friday January 16, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism (UFCJC) junior Mathew Lewis tied for 17th in the 2025-2026 Hearst Journalism Awards Photojournalism News & Features …

Ted Bridis comments on FBI search of Washington Post reporter’s home

Friday January 16, 2026

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Michael and Linda Connelly senior lecturer in Investigative Reporting, was quoted in “Journalists confront new …
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Cynthia Barnett authors National Geographic article on the effects and discoveries from Florida’s Rodman Reservoir drawdown

Thursday January 15, 2026

Cynthia Barnett, Director of Climate and Environment Reporting Initiatives, is the author of “See a ghost ‘fairyland’ forest reemerge in Florida” published in National Geographic on Jan. 13. …
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Nathan Carpenter comments on current and future trends for Public Relations measurements and analytics

Thursday January 15, 2026

Nathan Carpenter, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Atlas Lab director, is featured in “Future of PR: Measurement and Analytics in 2050” an episode of the …
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Mia Carbone to join UFCJC as Journalism Assistant Professor in August 2026

Wednesday January 14, 2026

Mia Carbone will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications as an assistant professor in the Department of Journalism in August 2026. Carbone will receive her Ph.D. in …
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UFCJC alumna and Journalism student recognized in 2025-26 Hearst Journalism Awards Multimedia Narrative Storytelling competition

Tuesday January 13, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumna Ashleigh Lucas, B.S. Journalism 2025, and Journalism senior Nicole Borman placed third and ninth, respectively, in the …
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Using virtual reality to share memories can increase group bonding

Tuesday January 13, 2026

A new study has found that revisiting past positive social interactions in virtual reality (VR) can strengthen bonds. The findings were featured in “Virtual placemaking: self-built environments and …
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Evan Kropp comments on how effective communication helps students make college choices

Monday January 12, 2026

Evan Kropp, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) executive director of Distance Education, is the author of “How more relevant communication creates more college …
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UFCJC student journalist places third in 2025-2026 Hearst Journalism Awards Television Features competition

Wednesday January 7, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism senior Juan Carlos Chaoui placed third in the 2025-2026 Hearst Journalism Awards Television I Features Competition. …