Kun Xu, Sylvia Chan-Olmsted and Doctoral Student Fanju Liu Author Article on Smart Speaker Management Options

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management and Technology faculty members Kun Xu, assistant professor in Emerging Media, and Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, professor and Media Consumer Research director, and doctoral student Fanjue Liu are the co-authors of “Smart Speakers Require Smart Management: Two Routes From User Gratifications to Privacy Settings” published in […]

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PICSA First General Body Meeting

The Public Interest Communications Student Association (PICSA) aspires to cultivate the development of communicators interested in effecting positive social change with an emphasis on science-driven approaches. PICSA offers opportunities to learn and grow in the public interest communications field through education, hands-on experience and community.  If you’re interested in getting involved, visit the AHA Lab […]

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APRSA Seeks a New Director of Communications

The Asian Public Relations Student Association (APRSA) is an organization that strives to promote diverse voices and experiences within the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida. Started in 2019 and being the first Asian student public relations association in the nation, APRSA serves the Asian-American community by empowering them through support, […]

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Sparks Magazine Seeks New Members for Spring 2022

Sparks Magazine is a student-run publication where writers, designers, photographers and PR specialists work together to produce a magazine that promotes the Asian and Pacific Islander (APIA) community. Sparks is looking for students to fill the following roles in Spring 2022: Writer Photographer Designer PR Staffer Learn more and apply here before January 17th.  

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Career Resources & Opportunities for CJC Students

Check out the Career Connections Center’s resources and opportunities for CJC students: Careers in Communication Fair – March 16, 2022 (in-person event) The Careers in Communication Fair offers students interested in internships and jobs in advertising, journalism, public relations, media production, management, and technology (MPMT), and related communications roles the opportunity to connect with employers […]

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Two UFCJC Journalism Seniors Honored in the 2021-2022 Hearst Journalism Awards Photojournalism Competition

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University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism seniors Chasity Maynard and Lawren Simmons placed second and eleventh, respectively, in the 2021-2022 Hearst Journalism Awards Photojournalism Features and News Competition. The College currently is tied for first place with Arizona State University in the photojournalism competition. Maynard received a $2,000 prize and qualified […]

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Frank LoMonte Authors Article on Student Journalism and Civic Education

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the author of “Student Journalism and Civic Education” published in the American Bar Association’s Human Rights online magazine on Jan. 4. In the article, LoMonte focuses on the importance of offering high-quality journalism opportunities in K-12 school as part of […]

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With Gusto: The Career Composition of Writer Steve Bergsman

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By Jess Berube, M.A.M.C. 2021 Music with ​​accelerando starts slowly, gradually getting faster and faster. A forward trajectory with velocity and gusto—this is accelerando, and an apt description for the career of writer and musicologist Steve Bergsman. Bergsman, B.S. Journalism 1971, has a storied career of 50 years and counting. But it didn’t start with […]

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Resident Assistant Recruitment for 2022-2023

Being an RA is a great way to serve the on-campus community, develop leadership skills, and serve as a mentor and a resource for fellow students. We are offering several optional information sessions to give you a chance to learn more about the RA role, meet current RAs from across campus, and ask questions. The […]

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Television Academy Foundation Internship Applications Close Soon

The Television Academy Foundation is accepting applications for Spring and Summer 2022 internships until January 19 at 5:00PM PT. The Foundation’s Internship Program is one of the most prestigious in the country, providing pathways to employment for aspiring college students. Since its inception in 1980, the Foundation’s Internship Program has been instrumental in launching the […]

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Cynthia Barnett’s “The Sound of the Sea” Selected as One of the Best Books of 2021 by “Science Friday”

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Environmental Journalist-in-Residence Cynthia Barnett’s book, The Sound of the Sea: Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans, has been selected as one of the best science books of 2021 by “Science Friday,” the award-winning weekly public radio program broadcast nationally from WNYC-FM. “Science Friday” Host Ira Flatow […]

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Roxane Coche Co-Authors Article on the Evolution of Sports Media Education

Roxane Coche, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Sports Journalism and Communication associate director and Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor, is the co-author of “Sports Media Education’s Evolution: Integrating Technology, Branding and Strategic Media” published in Teaching Journalism & Mass Communication, Vol. 11, No. 2, 2021. Coche and Matthew Haught examined […]

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