Month: February 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 “TikTok’s Misinformation Prompt Won’t Be Enough for Users, Expert Says” published on lifewire.com on Feb. 8. The article chronicles TikTok’s latest feature notifying users that videos may […]

One week ago, I posted a message on Twitter asking my friends whether they could invite me to join the Clubhouse app. The new app, which launched last year, is an invitation-only, audio-based service where users can pop into a variety of “chat rooms” to listen in on and participate in conversations. It has quickly been adapted […]

Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, is quoted in “It’s Not a Typical Trial. Lawyers in the Trump Impeachment Trial to Argue Big Constitutional Questions” published in The Washington Post on Feb. 8. The article focuses on the Senate impeachment […]

This story will appear on the UF’s home page the week of 2/8/21 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a color problem. Various studies have demonstrated how African Americans, in particular, are negatively affected by AI-based algorithms. Part of the problem is that most AI applications are created by White engineers who lack information and the cultural […]

A request from the UF AI Workforce Development Committee As may know, the University of Florida recently received a significant investment to advance AI and to develop the most skilled AI workforce in the nation. We’re asking for your help in identifying AI skills and competencies needed in the workforce today and over the next […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department has been selected for the PRNEWS’ 2021 Education A-list. The inaugural list recognizes the top 35 educational institutions that are advancing the careers of Public Relations and communication professionals in the U.S. Many of the schools on the list offer a variety of […]

Ryan Vasquez, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Innovation News Center multimedia news manager, Meisha Wade, Professional and Advising Teaching Hub academic advisor, and Journalism Lecturer Harrison Hove are the recipients of UF Division Three Superior Accomplishment Awards. The prestigious awards recognize staff who contribute outstanding and meritorious service to provide a […]

What: Virtual investment competition, open to undergraduate and graduate students worldwide, designed to teach college students about the fast-growing ETF industry. Now spanning 6 continents and 45 countries, the ETF Global Portfolio Challenge has attracted thousands of students from nearly 500 universities since its inception in the Fall 2015   When: Held during the Fall and […]

Undocumented immigrants that are part of the LGBTQ community, also known as  Undocuqueer, historically has been underrepresented in positive text and visualizations: narratives that aid social and political opinion, help to reduce negative stereotypes and provide awareness and movement toward equal rights, respect and love. University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism Assistant […]

Ella Kulak, a University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising sophomore, received a surprise response to her LinkedIn post for an analysis of her favorite brand’s parent company, Urban Outfitters. Kulak, a student in CJC Adjunct Lecturer Robert Hughes’ ADV 3001 Advertising Strategy course, completed an assignment asking students to define their favorite […]

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 “Gov. DeSantis Targets Big Tech Firms After Social Media Companies Crack Down on Lies, Conspiracy Theories” posted on firstcoastnews.com on Feb. 3. The story focuses on Gov. […]

Amanda Sams Bradshaw, a University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications doctoral student, will participate in a UF One Health Student Association panel on current media misinformation with a focus on public health and science communication. The virtual panel will be on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. Bradshaw will be one of five UF scholars […]