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 […]