Month: November 2022

Celeste Wagner, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism assistant professor, will be the featured speaker for a Northwestern University’s Center for Latinx Digital Media virtual seminar. Her presentation, “Feminism, Communication and Social Change in the Americas: A Comparative Analysis of the Argentina of Ni Una Menos and the United States of #MeToo” […]

The Harn Museum of Art is now accepting applications for the Museum University Student Educator Program (MUSE). MUSEs come from all majors and bring creative and dynamic energy with their unique perspectives into museum planning projects.

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 “Threatened with Jail for Livestreaming Traffic Stop, He Sued” published in The Washington Post on Nov. 29. The article focuses on whether passengers in […]

Caitlin Ostroff, B.S. Journalism 2018, was recently named to the “Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for Media for 2023” list. She was recognized for Journalism Mentors, an online organization she co-founded that helps connect aspiring journalists with new internships and job opportunities in the media field and with potential mentors. Ostroff is a reporter for the […]

Glenn Butler, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Professor Emeritus, passed away on Nov. 23 in Gainesville. During his 38-year tenure at the College, he served as the first chair of the Public Relations Department from 1972-1976, Associate Dean from 1976-1982 and Director of Student Services from 1982-1994. In 1992, he […]

The Summer 2023 Internship application period is now open. The Television Academy Foundation offers television industry internships in over 20 disciplines each summer. These eight-week, paid positions at major media companies provide professional experience, career development and networking opportunities for talented students nationwide. Internship Areas: New for Summer 2023: Choreography, Corporate Social Responsibility, Special Visual […]

By Emma Behrmann, B.S. Journalism 2024 In a Zoom room filled with CEOs of non-governmental organizations, activists and lobbyists, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel called out Jacob Sedesse. He recognized him as a member of the Snapchat generation, and as a 20-year-old University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student, he is that and […]

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 “Judge Strikes Down Florida’s ‘Anti-Woke’ Law for Universities” published in University World News on Nov. 25. The article focuses on how Florida’s public and […]

Juliana Fernandes, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising assistant professor, and Yang Feng, UFCJC Advertising associate professor in Artificial Intelligence (AI), have been named to the Journal of Advertising Editorial Review Board. Fernandes is an expert in the uses and effects of negative information in persuasive communication messages and how social […]

I’m graduating … now what? UF CJC Bootcamp: November 30, 2022 6 to 7:30 p.m. Weimer Hall, Room 3032 Register by Nov. 29 Are you graduating this year? Do you have questions about landing your first job? We have answers for you! At this bootcamp, we will discuss tips on interviewing and negotiating your first […]

From Nov. 12 -14, 12 CJC students traveled to Munich, Germany, to cover events and perspectives around the first NFL game to be played in that country. This article is a first-hand account of the study abroad experience. For more student stories from Munich, visit https://www.wruf.com/headlines/category/nfl-in-germany/. For blog posts from students, visit: https://cjcinmunich.wordpress.com.  By Lily […]

The search committee for the Public Relations tenure track positions will be meeting Monday at 9am to discuss the strengths and weaknesses for the candidates. We will be meeting on Zoom: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/95324615134?pwd=TldlamdTOVBxOEpsVXBOUW5pQlFzZz09