Month: January 2022

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer and coordinator of the online master’s program with a specialization in social media, is quoted in “Misinformation and the Media” published in CQ Researcher, Vol. 32, Issue 3. The article focuses on whether legitimate news outlets can regain trust […]

Justin Bright, B.S. Journalism 2020, M.A.M.C. 2021, is profiled in “Florida Man Skateboards Length of State, 1,100 Miles, for Conservation” published in the Orlando Sentinel on Jan. 28. Bright is skating more than 1,100 miles from Pensacola to Key West to raise awareness for conservation and land preservation in Florida. He is three weeks into […]

Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications associate director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and associate professor, Media Production, Management, and Technology, is the co-author of “Prototyping Policy: Visualizing Impact for Better Regulation” published in Convergence: The International Journal of Research Into New Media Technologies on Jan. 31. McNealy, […]

In 2017, Pepsi borrowed imagery from the Black Lives Matter movement for an ad with Kendall Jenner that was intended to “project a global message of unity, peace and understanding.” Instead, the ad trivialized protests against the killings of Black people by police. Pepsi quickly pulled the ad. In 2014, the African American Policy Forum […]

“Five Questions With…” is a series of profiles of CJC graduates and the career paths they chose. Kim Guiler, B.S. Public Relations and B.A. Political Science and Government 2008 1. Tell us about your current job. I am a Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Public Opinion Analyst with the U.S. Department of State. In this […]

Applications for the college’s newest immersion program, CJCxNYC, open February 1st! There’s no place like New York City to prepare yourself for a career in communications. CJCxNYC will allow you to live in a big city, meet new people, explore vibrant cultures and see firsthand what makes New York City unique alongside your peers. If […]

Ann Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, and Jack Barry, a post-doctoral research associate for the Center, are the authors of “This Untapped Tool Could Help Boost Vaccination Rates” published in Barron’s on Jan. 27. Christiano and Barry write about the failure of workplace vaccine mandates […]

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, is quoted in “’Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Aimed at Florida Teachers May Violate Students’ Right to Free Speech” published in Newsweek on Jan. 26. The story features […]

The Disney College Program and Disney Professional Internships help students gain on-the-job experience with a world-renowned company. The College Program offers 20 different positions, while Disney’s Professional Internships span across multiple fields, including: Marketing, Sales & Communications Production & Entertainment Consumer Goods Business Support Creative Finance, Data & Analytics Guest/Customer Service Learn more about the […]

Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications associate director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and associate professor, Media Production, Management, and Technology, is the author of “Framing and Language of Ethics: Technology, Persuasion, and Cultural Context” published in the Journal of Social Computing, Vol. 2, Issue 3, Sept. 2021. […]

Chomp is part of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), a statewide organization. The purpose of Chomp is to promote the highest standards of public relations ethics as defined in the FPRA’s Code of Ethics. Chomp works closely with the Gainesville Chapter of FPRA, allowing members to build professional relationships, grow industry knowledge, find internship/work […]

President Joe Biden has appointed Laurence Alexander, M.A.J.C. 1983 and former University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism professor and department chair, as chair of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD). The seven-member committee advises the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on issues concerning agriculture, higher education in developing […]