Month: September 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in two articles published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution on Sept. 21. “Some Schools Withhold COVID-19 Infection Information from Parents, Teachers” focuses on the lack of or limited disclosure of data on COVID-19 cases in Georgia […]

Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Associate Director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and Telecommunication Associate Professor, was interviewed on Sept. 16, 2020 about her research on data trusts for the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology. She also discussed equitable AI, communicating AI and how […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism Assistant Professor Rachel Grant and Journalism Associate Professor Bernell Tripp will be panelists at the 2020 online American Journalism Historian Association’s (AJHA) National Convention from Oct. 2-3. Grant, Felecia Jones Ross and Earnest Perry will be the panelists for “Black Women, Black Media and the Legacy […]

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was recently recognized for his efforts to assist with the creation of a Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) resolution against controls on employee speech by government agencies. These controls have led to severe limitations on public scrutiny of […]

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Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, and Journalism senior Kyle Wood were quoted in “College Newspaper Reporters are the Journalism heroes for the Pandemic Era” published in The Washington Post on Sept. 19. The article focuses on college newspapers who are filling the local […]

  Who: Graduating high school seniors and college students planning to pursue a career in journalism can apply for scholarship awards up to $2,000. Students who attended a high school in Florida or attend or expect to attend a college or university in Florida are eligible to apply, including graduate students. What: Awards up to $2,000 will […]

The global pandemic has disrupted all facets of society, with one of the most notable being professional and collegiate sports. While some live sports broadcast productions had slowly been moving toward a more remote model to cut costs for years before the pandemic, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications researchers suggest COVID-19 will speed up […]

Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, was quoted in Erik Wemple’s column “Stop Whining, Alan Dershowitz” published in The Washington Post on Sept. 16. Calvert comments on defense attorney and legal scholar Alan Dershowitz’s libel suit against CNN alleging that […]

Alisha Katz, B.S. Public Relations 2012, has been selected as one of only six members of the distinguished Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development (SHSMD) 2020 Class of Rising Stars. Katz is currently a marketing manager for UF Health Communications. The SHSMD Rising Star designation recognizes health care strategy professionals under the age of […]

We are delighted to invite your students to attend Oracle’s first Virtual Career Fair on September 29 at 3PM EST. The event is designed for Seniors and recent alumni seeking full-time roles to explore opportunities within the Class Of training program, including Consulting, Sales, and more.  All majors are welcome. Attendees will connect with managers […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Assistant Professor Frank Waddell, was interviewed on Sept. 10, 2020 about his research on trust in news and his work with the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology. Watch a video and read a transcript here.