Month: November 2018

Kasey Windels, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, is the co-author of “New Advertising Agency Roles in the Ever-Expanding Media Landscape” published in the Journal of Current Issues & Research in Advertising on Nov. 27. In the article, co-authored with University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information Studies Integrated […]

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications director of the online Master’s program in social media, was quoted “Are NFL Players Addicted to Instagram? Let the Colts Explain” published in the Indianapolis Star on Nov. 29. The article focuses on the NFL’s apparent obsession with social media and, specifically, the Indianapolis Colts players use of […]

Kelly Chernin, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism Center for Public Interest Communications research associate and Journal of Public Interest Communications manager, is the author of “Hong Kong’s Legal System May be Only Hope for Democracy Movement” published in The Globe Post on Nov. 21. Chernin writes about Hong Kong’s struggle to […]

By Alexa Asendorf, B.S. Public Relations 2013 Most collegiate paths are circuitous: The average college student changes their major at least three times over the course of their higher education journey. Not Adrienne Chance, B.S. Public Relations 2007. In high school, Chance (née Browne) decided she would pursue a career in public relations. As a […]

Cynthia Barnett, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and Bob Graham Center for Public Service Environmental Journalist-in-Residence, is the co-author of “DeSantis Has a Chance to Manage Florida’s Growth Wisely and Protect Its Environment” published in the Tampa Bay Times on Nov. 26. The article, co-authored by Barnett and Bob Graham Center for […]

Ann Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications and Center for Public Interest Communications director, was quoted in “Oregon Tries Humor in Fight Against Salmonella” published in the Central Oregon newspaper, The Bulletin, on Nov. 20. The article focuses on a parody Twitter account for salmonella […]

Paul Mena, a University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications doctoral student, is the author of “Principles and Boundaries of Fact-Checking: Journalists’ Perceptions” published in Journalism Practice on Nov. 16. Mena reports on the outcome of his study featuring a survey examining journalists’ perceptions of fact-checking. The results showed that there should be clear […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Dean Diane McFarlin was quoted today in a New York Times‘ opinion blog post “Celebrating Local Journalism“. The blog post, written by New York Times columnist David Leonhardt, discusses the value of local journalism and shares a list of great local stories submitted by Twitter followers and deans of […]

Frank LoMonte, director of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, published “Kent State Needs an Open Presidential Search” in the Record-Courier (Kent, Ohio) on Nov. 18. LoMonte comments on the transparency of a new search for the next Kent State president, after the last search in 2014 […]

Jamie Dupree, B.S. Broadcasting 1985, received the Career Achievement Award for Distinguished Reporting on Congress from the Radio Television Correspondent’s Association (RTCA) at their 74th annual dinner on Nov. 14. Dupree is the senior Washington correspondent for  Cox Media Group’s Washington Bureau. Dupree’s 32-year career was derailed during the middle of the 2016 Presidential campaign […]

Darrell Clayton Hammond used to perform impressions at home because it made his mother happy. He’d perform for students at a bar in Gainesville, often making them laugh. But the biggest gig of his life was a 14-year stint as a regular cast member on “Saturday Night Live,” where he impersonated Bill Clinton, George Bush, […]

Two articles by University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty and doctoral students were featured in the November 2018 Public Relations Journal Volume 12: Issue 2. “Strategic Use of Facebook for Public Engagement in Higher Education Institutions,” by Public Relations doctoral student Patrick Thelen and Public Relations Associate Professor Rita Men, focused on […]