Month: April 2023

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced that Advertising Associate Professor Benjamin Johnson has been named the interim director of the College’s STEM Translational Communication Center (STCC), effective immediately. Johnson’s research is focused on why and how people select and share messages in new media settings, especially as it relates […]

Six University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism students have qualified to compete in the 2022-23 Hearst Journalism Awards National Championships on June 2-8 in San Francisco. Journalism senior Alexis Ashby, who placed second in Multimedia 2 Innovative Storytelling and Audience Engagement with “Behind the Bet: Stories of Illegal Sports Betting on […]

CJCelebration: Spring Send-Off Thursday, April 20, 2023 6 – 7 p.m. Classroom 3032, Weimer Hall After a memorable and hard-earned year at the CJC, we are inviting students to our CJCelebration where you can learn about exciting projects or experiences your peers have have been involved with, and how you can pursue similar activities in […]

Six University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumni were honored as part of the UF Alumni Association’s 2023 “40 Gators Under 40” Awards. The awards honor young alumni whose achievements positively reflect UF. The 2023 honorees include: Alex Andrade, B.S. Advertising 2011, attorney at Moore Hill & Westmoreland, P.A. and member of […]

Join The Alligator as it launches a special edition asking questions about and seeking solutions for climate change in the UF, Gainesville and Alachua County communities. At the Gannett Auditorium April 17 from 6 to 8 p.m., the paper will gather community leaders for a panel discussion about the future of the environment and climate […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists, WUFT News staff, The Independent Alligator staff and editorial board, and floridagators.com interns were honored in the Region 3 2022 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence (MOE) Awards competition. The awards recognize the best collegiate journalism in Region 3 which comprises Alabama, […]

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism 1984 Drew Bagley, B.S. Public Relations, B.A. Political Science 2005, M.A. Mass Communication Law 2006, said the pivotal moments in his life started when he was accepted to the University of Florida and continued during his college career. They led him to his current job as vice president and counsel […]

Carrie A. Miller, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the department of Public Relations in the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, has received a $166,000 two-year grant from the National Cancer Institute to study how young adults can help increase colorectal cancer screening in rural settings. The project aims to reduce geographic disparities […]

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism seniors finished in the Top 20 in the 2022-23 Hearst Journalism Awards Personality/Profile Writing Competition. Anna Guber received second place for “Steel and Smiles” and Avery Lotz tied for 17th place for “A Changing Tide.” Both stories were published in the UFCJC Atrium Magazine. Guber […]

Brands come and go. Learn how JanSport, an iconic U.S. brand, has lasted over 50 years and has grown into a global brand leader. Former president of JanSport and UF alum, Rico Pasqualini, will teach the key brand disciplines and strategies that helped JanSport grow into the world’s largest backpack brand! Monday, April 10 at […]

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students presented at the Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 4 at UF’s Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The Symposium is a chance for undergraduate students to present their research, receive valuable experience, network, and learn about research in a variety of fields. Benjamin Johnson, […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) master’s student Sophia Donskoi and Journalism junior Alan Halaly were two of the six students selected for the 2023 Florida Climate Institute (FCI) Student Climate Fellows Program. The FCI Student Climate Fellows program is an opportunity open to undergraduate and recent graduate students. They will work […]