Month: December 2020

John Kaplan, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism professor and winner of the 1992 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography, is retiring after 22 years at the College. During his tenure at CJC, Kaplan’s academic honors include being named a J. William Fulbright Scholar, UF International Educator of the Year, and UF Research […]

When: Thursday, Jan. 14. 2021 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST Created in partnership with local storytelling event company, Guts & Glory, this unique event will feature a cast of five Black voices who will share their stories in a live stream format via the Heartwood Soundstage. Their stories will help to highlight the unique experiences of Black […]

This full tuition scholarship is worth greater than $70,000. The goal of the NYU Journalism-NAJA scholarship is to support an exceptional journalist who might not otherwise have the opportunity to earn a graduate journalism degree in one of the school’s top-level NYU graduate journalism programs. New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute is a pioneer in educating today’s […]

Marcia DiStaso, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department chair, has been selected as one of the 2020 PRNEWS Top Women in PR. The prestigious group of 89 trailblazing women are leaders from both academia and the industry and “are making a tremendous impact in the communications field through their innovation […]

Write a thank you note on a piece of paper and hold it up to the screen (say “thank you” on screen) Film the video vertically The video should be 10-15 seconds long Thank you Video

Advertisers and marketer are increasingly using social media influencers to promote their products on platforms, particularly on Instagram. The influencers are driving engagement with the promise of an intimate look inside their lives and relationships all while pushing varying goods and services. And just like any good story, they are hooking followers with their plot […]

Matt Duffy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications master’s student, is featured in “Unemployed Graduates Struggle to Find Jobs in the COVID-19 Market” published on vox.com on Dec. 9. The article focuses on young adults who are having trouble launching their careers during the COVID-19 pandemic and how this could result in a […]

Pamala Proverbs, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications doctoral student, was  selected as a 2021 International Delegate-At-Large for the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Assembly at the 2020 virtual event on Dec. 5. The primary responsibility of delegates is to represent at-large members at the annual meeting of the PRSA Leadership Assembly. […]

Four University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising students were selected for the national 2021 American Advertising Federation (AAF) Most Promising Multicultural Students program to be held virtually from Jan. 26-29. Advertising seniors Bryce Chan, Nicole Lopez, Alexa Schummer and Andrea Wood will have the opportunity to participate in networking and personal brand […]

Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication assistant professor in emerging media, has been named a 2020-2021 UF Global Fellow by the UF International Center and the Office of Global Research. As a fellow, Xu will conduct a study of how users’ feedback, social groups, and their cultural backgrounds affect developers’ […]

PRWeek has selected the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department as one of five finalists for their Outstanding Education Program category in the 2021 PRWeek US Awards. A PRWeek Award honors Public Relations excellence and leadership and celebrates the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education teams. The […]

Four University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications student journalists were recognized in the 2020-2021 Hearst Journalism Awards Photojournalism Competition. In the Photojournalism 1: News and Features category Christopher Day, B.S. Journalism 2020, and Journalism senior Emily Felts have placed 10th and 14th, respectively. Their entries consisted of photos taken between Sept. 1, 2019 […]