Month: January 2021

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication lecturer and coordinator of the online master’s program with a specialization in social media, was quoted in “Why Building Chatbots from Dead People is a Bad Idea” posted on lifewire.com on Jan. 27. The article focuses on a new technology that could be used […]

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Rob Hiaasen Lecturer in Investigative Reporting, was featured in “The Importance of Investigative Journalism in Our Current Environment” during an episode of “Gulf Coast Life” broadcast on Naples, Florida public radio station WGCU-FM on Jan. 27. The episode focused on the rise of misinformation and […]

Completed applications and letters of recommendation must be submitted to the Supervisor of Elections of the county in which the student is registered to vote by March 26, 2021. If you have any questions or need further information, please email TJ Pyche at tjpyche@alachuacounty.us. For more information visit https://www.votealachua.com/Outreach-Media/Scholarship

Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications associate director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and Telecommunication associate professor, will participate in a livestream conversation on “Improving Social Media: Misinformation & Free Expression” on Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. on alltechhuman.org. McNealy will join Claire Wardle to discuss how to […]

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These are large, enterprise-wide virtual events hosted by the Store, DC, and HQ Campus Recruiters. Each session will consist of a development topic followed by optional breakout rooms for students to connect with a Recruiter in a smaller setting. Click here for dates, times and links

Students enrolled in the Innovation Academy are eligible to apply for the scholarship upon meeting the following criteria: Enrolled in the Innovation Academy, and have completed four of the six required Innovation Academy minor courses Enrolled in and on-track for their major in the Warrington College of Business or the College of Journalism and Communications […]

Two  University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) degree programs have each been ranked second in the U.S. for 2021 by two online educational rating services. The online Public Relations undergraduate degree program was selected by study.com and the Communication master’s degree program was cited in the Best Masters in Communication Programs category […]

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication lecturer and coordinator of the online master’s program with a specialization in social media, was quoted in “Online Harassment Strengthens in the U.S.” posted on ntd.com on Jan. 22. The story focuses on the growing problem of harassment on social media platforms. According to […]

Since 2002, Sayfie Review has been a pioneer in Florida journalism. The Review is non-partisan, and brings together news content from publications around the State of Florida on a daily basis. The publication is regularly read by Florida Governors, cabinet officials, Members of Congress and their staff, journalists and other opinion leaders and newsmakers in […]

The University of Florida today announced a $2 million commitment from UF alumni Linda and Ken McGurn to establish the McGurn Fellowship Program for Media Integrity and the Fight Against Disinformation. The gift will fund fellowships at the UF College of Journalism and Communications, the Levin College of Law and the Consortium on Trust in […]

Nicole Harris, B.S. Advertising 2009, an English teacher at Gainesville High School, was named the 2021 Alachua County Public Schools Teacher of the Year during a virtual ceremony hosted by the Education Foundation of Alachua Count on Jan. 22. During her eight-year tenure, Harris has implemented three successful programs including a Cambridge writing course for […]