Month: May 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “’Angry Cheerleader’ Case Could Chill NCAA Athletes’ Protests” published in Law360 on May 18. The article focuses on a pending U.S. Supreme Court case over whether schools may discipline students for social media posts under […]

areyouinfocus.com Florida Professional Photographers is holding their Annual Photographer Conference. It is open to all photographers – hobbyist to pros! July 22 – 25, 2021- Schedule Gainesville, FL – Indigo Hotel Educational presentations from top industry professionals State Image Competition (entry opt), Degree and Awards Ceremony, Banquet (opt) Door Prizes, Hospitality Suite in the evenings Optional […]

Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, was quoted in “Why You Should Care About Florida’s New Social Media ‘Deplatforming’ Law” published on inc.com on May 18. The article focuses on a new Florida […]

Yu-Hao Lee, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication associate professor, and two CJC doctoral students won first place in the Gene Burd Top Faculty Research Paper Competition  from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Communication Technology Division. Lee, Fanjue Liu and Mo Chen are the authors of “’Who […]

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the author of “When a Leak Becomes a Lifeline: Reinvigorating Federal Labor Law to Protect Media Whistleblowing About Workplace Safety” published in the Seattle Journal for Social Justice on May 14. In the article, LoMonte builds on […]

I’m thrilled to share with you our new scholarship that’s available to students at UF just in time for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Our bi-annual WiseGeek’s Asian American/Pacific Islander Scholarship is meant to support the Asian American community and encourage diversity in academia. This $750 scholarship will help current students who are Asian American/Pacific […]

Roxane Coche, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Sports Journalism and Communication associate director and Telecommunication assistant professor, is the author of “Course Internationalization Through Virtual Exchange: Students’ Reflections About ‘Seeing the World Through the Lens That is Soccer’” published in Journalism & Mass Communication Educator on May 15. Coche focuses on […]

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Secret Documents Reveal Learfield IMG’s Take From College Deals” published in Sportico on May 11. The article focuses on multimedia rights partnerships that some college sports programs have with Learfield IMG College licenses. Details of […]

Frank Waddell, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism assistant professor and four CJC doctoral students are the recipients of top paper awards from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC). The papers will be presented at the virtual 2021 AEJMC conference from Aug. 4-7. Waddell and doctoral student Chelsea […]

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication lecturer, and her new film are featured in “UF Lecturer’s New American Muslim Rom-Com, ‘Americanish,’ to Premiere May 23” published in the The Gainesville Sun on May 13. “Americanish” is the first American Muslim romantic comedy made by American Muslim women and Zawahry’s first […]

Ellen O’Connor, B.S. Advertising 1987, was named one of Orlando Magazine’s “Women of the Year” for 2021. She was one of 23 individuals honored for their commitment to Orlando and for making a difference in the lives of people each day. O’Connor is the Executive Director of Dave’s House in Windermere, Florida. Dave’s House is […]

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications student journalists have qualified for the 2021 Hearst Journalism Awards Program National Championships. Telecommunication senior Chris O’Brien and Journalism senior Victor Prieto will compete in the Television and Multimedia categories, respectively. The virtual National Championship will be held from June 5-14. O’Brien placed fourth overall to […]