Month: March 2022

Janice Krieger, director of the STEM Translational Communication Center at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, and doctoral student Naomi Parker are two of the six co-authors of “Communicating Risk to Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Multi-Method Study to Test Tailored Versus Targeted Message Strategies” published in Health Education Research on March […]

The Latin American News Digest now seeks qualified students for a limited number of internships for Summer 2022. The goal of the Digest is essentially didactic: to spread awareness of journalism produced in Latin America by Latin Americans. We feel strongly, therefore, about providing an opportunity for students to participate in this process.Student writers and researchers contribute to our […]

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “WRAL Investigates: Payments Now Legal to College Athletes, But They’re Still Hidden” posted on wral.com on Feb. 28. The article focuses on the ability of student-athletes to make money off their name, image and likeness (NIL). The amount […]

Jieun Shin, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor, is the co-author of “Social Media Metrics in the Digital Marketplace of Attention: Does Journalistic Capital Matter for Social Media Capital?” published in Digital Journalism on March 2. Shin and Katherine Ognyanova investigated how the quality and reputation […]

Museum Nights: Art Excursion  THURSDAY, March 10 at 6 p.m. Embark on an after-hours museum adventure of art, tours, performances, activities and more! Experience an Immersive Opera live in the galleries by Composer Nathan Felix; engage with SOBER BABY Podcast to challenge your conception of addiction and sobriety; boost your language diversity awareness with Language Access in […]

Registration is now open for Becoming a Woman of Influence (BWI)! This leadership symposium features CJC alumnae, who will share their experiences and wisdom to inspire students. Speakers include CJC graduates now working at ESPN, Oracle, Elon University and Florida Blue. The event is scheduled for April 14, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students have received awards in the 2022 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Student Festival of Media Arts competition including two “Best of Festival” accolades for “Run, Regas, Run” by Victor Prieto, B.S. Journalism 2021, and “Rising from the Rubble” by WUFT News Staff. The honorees include: Student […]

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 “Sarah Palin’s Battle Against Press Freedom Faces Rocky Road to Supreme Court” published on Huffington Post on March 2. The article focuses on Palin’s […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications today announced that Won-Ki Moon will be joining the faculty in fall 2022 as an assistant professor in the Department of Advertising. Moon currently is a graduate researcher at the Center for Media Engagement in the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at […]

The Multicultural Advertising Internship Program (MAIP) connects diverse talent to the advertising and marketing/communications industry. As part of the fellowship, students complete a paid summer internship and attend professional development seminars. MAIP is designed for students who: Identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Middle Eastern, Black/African American/Afro-Caribbean, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty and doctoral students will be presenting at the International Public Relations Research Conference in Orlando, Florida from March 3-5. Public Relations Associate Professor Rita Men and doctoral students Jie Jin, Renee Mitson, Yufan Sunny Qin, and Marc Vielledent will receive the Plank Center Award for Leadership […]

Roxane Coche, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Sports Journalism and Communication associate director and Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor, will be presenting on March 4 and 5 at the International Association for Communication (IACS) Summit on Communication & Sport at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. Coche will present her […]