Month: March 2023

Juan C. Andrade, B.S. Journalism 1986, Hall of Fame 2021 and 2018 University of Florida Distinguished Alumnus, was named one of “The World’s Most Influential Decision Makers” by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on March 30, recognizing members of the WSJ CEO Council, a group of global leaders driving the future of business. Andrade is […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) placed sixth overall in the second annual Broadcast Education Association (BEA) rankings of schools based on the creative achievement of their students. UFCJC placed third in News, fifth in Documentary, seventh in Film & Video, and ninth in Sports. The rankings were derived from the […]

WUWM, Milwaukee’s NPR, is recruiting for the Eric Von Fellowship, designed to give recent college graduates from underrepresented groups the opportunity to work in a professional news environment, preparing stories for broadcast and digital platforms. Applications are due by April 30, 2023 with the expectation to start on August 1. Complete details about duties and […]

Virtual Information Session with Gray Television: Friday, April 7 11 AM – 12 PM Several news directors will be on the call to talk with you, including Brent Bonfleur from WDTV. Registration required: please register here

Solutions Journalism Boot Camp Tuesday, April 4 6-7:30 PM AHA! CoLab The day’s headlines can seem overwhelming and can make you feel like the problems we face are insurmountable. Solutions Journalism is making a difference spotlighting results on the issues that arise in the communities we cover. Together, we will learn the pillars of reporting […]

By Lillian Randolph, Journalism Senior I love sports and I love art. As I’ve looked for ways to bring the two together, I found the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications‘ opportunity to study abroad in Paris to be the perfect one to do so. Knowing the rich history of the arts in […]

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism, 1984 Kalisha Whitman, senior TV news manager in the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Innovation News Center (INC), grew up in the predominantly white city of Hamilton, Alabama, a town of about 6,000 people that had four stoplights when she was born in 1985. It now has […]

Celeste Wagner, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism assistant professor, is one of 15 new editorial board members of the journal Digital Journalism. Established in 2013, Digital Journalism publishes 10 issues each year focusing on international cutting-edge research on digital journalism studies. The publication provides a critical forum to advance interdisciplinary scholarship. […]

Dustin York, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) online master’s adjunct instructor for the “Social Media and Emerging Technologies” course, will be the lead speaker at the TEDxUF 14th Annual Conference in Gainesville on April 1 at UF’s University Auditorium.   The theme for the 2023 event is “Illumination” and York will […]

Learn, explore and live in New York City this fall semester. Apply to CJCXNYC for the Fall 2023 semester! This program is open to CJC juniors and seniors. Immersive Fall Elective Information: Spend 10 weeks immersed in the media and communications industry in New York City this fall with CJCxNYC. Gain valuable professional experience as […]

Ann Searight Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, will be a presenter during the virtual 2023 UF Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit, hosted by the UF Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center and the Collaboratory for Women Innovators, on March 31 from 10 to 11:45 a.m. “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs & […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Center for Public Interest Communications recently added two faculty collaborators to their team. Jasmine McNealy, UFCJC Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor and associate director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project, will serve as interim director of research, and Natalie Asorey, UFCJC […]