Month: February 2022

Applications are now open for the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. You can learn more about HSF here. As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds. HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including […]

NAB Show is an annual trade show produced by the National Association of Broadcasters. The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) is incorporating new programs to increase engagement and defray costs to attend this year’s annual convention with the NAB Show. RAB Student Scholars The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and BEA are proud to launch the RAB […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students are finalists in the 2022 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Student Festival of Media Arts competition. The annual BEA international digital media and broadcast competition is open to faculty and students from over 300 participating schools. The finalists were chosen from over 1,600 entries from around […]

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists were recognized in the 2021-2022 Hearst Journalism Awards Audio News and Features competition. Media Production, Management, and Technology seniors Meleah Leyden and Christina Pugliese placed seventh and thirteenth, respectively. There were 67 entries from 41 universities submitted in this competition. UFCJC has placed […]

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Virtual | 4 PM EST Join several leading professionals at Fleishman Hillard as they discuss the intersection between public relations and lifestyle and sports brands. During the event, Adrianne Smith, chief diversity and inclusion officer, will kick off the webinar with an overview of the agency and our 2022 DE&I plans. […]

Virtual Session Open to Students Exploring Careers in News Reporting BALTIMORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Sinclair Broadcast Group’s News Reporter Academy, an interactive workshop for college students interested in pursuing a career in news reporting, will hold its next virtual session on March 30 from Noon-3p ET / 9-12p PT. Now in its second year, the News Reporter […]

Virtual for Summer 2022 – June 5 – August 5, 2022 Plus One-Week Expense-Paid NYC Conference Students selected for this highly competitive program learn about opportunities throughout the media industry, in addition to virtually interning at a specific company where skills are matched to a corresponding area of our business. Internship placements in previous years […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications today announced the formation of the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology (CTMT) Consulting Council comprised of leaders from journalism, technology, gaming and strategic communications, who will advise the Consortium on industry trends and activity and provide feedback on programs and research. “The Consortium on […]

Yewande O. Addie, a University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications doctoral student, is one of four doctoral students inducted into the 2022 class of the UF Graduate School Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. The Bouchet Society, named for Edward Alexander Bouchet, the first African American Ph.D. recipient in the U.S., recognizes outstanding scholarly […]

Each year, a select number of University of Florida undergraduate and graduate upperclassmen will receive the distinction of being recipients of the GUS award; The award provides $2,500  in financial aid, access to professional development resources, and a professional sponsorship program for one year. Additionally, a select group of students that apply will receive access to a peer network of […]

BLAC is a twelve-week, paid internship for creative thinkers that takes place at independent ad agencies across the country. The program is a champion for the more diverse and inclusive advertising industry of the future and seeks to inspire and be inspired by a new generation of Black talent. Interns participate in a shared curriculum […]

Only 6% of ad industry professionals are Black – and that needs to change! Join Dear Black Talent for a candid discussion with an esteemed panel of Black executives as they discuss their respective journeys in advertising. You’ll also have a chance to learn about different functions within the marketing space, speak one-to-one with industry […]

The UF Association of Hispanic Alumni (UF-AHA) is now accepting applications for: The Dr. Rafael and Mrs. J. Fe Padron de Angulo’s Scholarship Applications due at 11:59 pm (EST), February 18, 2022 The Colonel Glenn A. Farris Scholarship Applications due at 11:59 pm (EST), February 18, 2022 The Esperanza García – Loynaz Memorial Scholarship Applications […]

Jieun Shin, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor, is the recipient of one of two 2022 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Emerging Scholar Grants. Shin’s project, “Evaluating the Quality of News and User Engagement on Social Media,” will investigate how high-quality news […]

Gators Alumna and Fox Sports Broadcaster Erin Andrews, B.S. Telecommunication and 2018 Hall of Fame, will become the first female recipient of the Pat Summerall Award Thursday during the Legends for Charity Annual Dinner benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Los Angeles. The award, which is named after late legendary NFL broadcaster Pat Summerall, […]

Every year, Florida Supervisors of Elections award four $1,200 scholarships to students studying political science, business administration, public administration or journalism/mass communications. Eligible students must have finished two years of junior college or undergraduate work (enough credits for enrollment as a junior). The 2022 scholarship application is due by March 11, 2022. Applications must be received by the Supervisor […]

Entries are now open for the 2022 Brechner Center for Freedom of Information Award, recognizing excellence in news reporting across all media platforms that was aired or published during 2021. The $3,000 cash award seeks to reward journalism published by a U.S.-based news organization, or collaborative of organizations, that advances the public’s right to know. […]

Apply Now! Application Deadline: Feb 11, 2022 Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company that has carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, tech, and the people at the heart of it all. The company has over 30 remote internship positions available for the Summer 2022 program. To view […]

Social robots today are a $2 billion industry, which is expected to grow to $11 billion by 2026. While some believe that social robots are just human-like versions of voice assistants like Siri and Alexa, the emerging technology is being used in a variety of areas, including public health, elderly care, family communication and education. […]

Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor in emerging media, is the co-author of “Man vs. Machine: Human Responses to an AI Newscaster and the Role of Social Presence” published in The Social Science Journal on Jan. 28. Xu and colleagues investigated people’s perceptions about […]

Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising associate professor, Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, Media Production, Management, and Technology professor and Media Consumer Research director, doctoral student Julia Kim, and master’s student Irene Mayor Sanabria are the authors of “Consumers’ Perception on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Marketing Communication” published in Qualitative Market Research: An […]

Apply Now Deloitte is offering a free, six-week immersive learning journey and program into Salesforce Consulting and specifically wants to invite UF students to participate. Throughout the program, you’ll learn in-demand skills and understand what it takes to start a career in Salesforce consulting. The journey features a series of virtual seminars where you’ll hear from […]

Every year, the Association of Hispanic Alumni at the University of Florida (UF-AHA) recognizes Latinx students who have shown extraordinary scholarship, service, and leadership at the University of Florida, the greater Gainesville community, as well as their own communities. Despite the unprecedented events that unfolded during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UF-AHA has created a new […]