Month: February 2024

Jasmine McNealy Comments on Court Cases that Could Give the Government More Control of Social Media Platforms
Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor, was quoted in “How a Handful of Court Cases Could Give the Government More Power Over Social Media” published in the Nieman Report on Feb. 27. The article focuses on potential government control over social media and how […]
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Spring CJC Pulse Survey Now Open!
/We aspire to build a culture where each member feels a sense of belonging. Complete the survey to let us know how we’re doing and how we can do better! Available until March 8th, 2024
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UFCJC Alumnus Ron Sachs Receives Knighthood from Italian Charitable Order
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumnus Ron Sachs, B.S. Journalism 1972 and Hall of Fame 1998, was recently knighted into The Royal Order of Francis I, a prestigious order in Italy established by the Royal House of Bourbon two centuries ago. The Italian charitable order honors individuals for significant contributions to […]
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Associated Press Sports Editors Student Chapter Established at UFCJC
The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) has been accepted as the 13th student chapter of the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE). UFCJC Journalism Sports Lecturer Ryan Hunt, B.S. Journalism 1997, will serve as faculty adviser. APSE is an organization consisting of nearly 400 sports editors, journalism educators, writers and students. Their […]
Read more »Center for Public Interest Communications Research Coordinator Search
The search committee for the Center for Public Interest Communications Research Coordinator position will meet via Zoom on Thursday, February 29, at 9 am to discuss the application packets. https://ufl.zoom.us/s/7207903907
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Mindy McAdams Announces Her Retirement from UFCJC in 2025
/The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications today announced that Mindy McAdams will be retiring at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year, marking nearly 26 years at the College. McAdams has been the Knight Chair in Journalism Technologies and the Democratic Process since July 1999, the only UFCJC faculty member to hold […]
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UFCJC Professor John Freeman to Retire After Nearly 33 Years
/The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced that Journalism Associate Professor John Freeman will be retiring in May after nearly 33 years at the College. Freeman has headed the photojournalism program at the UFCJC since joining the faculty in 1991. He is a two-time winner of the College’s Teacher of […]
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Maria Celeste Wagner to Join Rutgers University as a Journalism Assistant Professor in Fall 2024
/The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced that Journalism Assistant Professor Maria Celeste Wagner will be joining Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as an assistant professor in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies in fall 2024. Wagner, who is also an affiliate faculty member in the UF […]
Read more »Spring 2024 CJC Virtual Career Fair – Wednesday, April 3
Connect with companies hiring in advertising, journalism, public relations, media production, management and technology, and related communications industries at the Spring 2024 CJC Virtual Career Fair! This semester’s CJC Virtual Career Fair will be on Wednesday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Career Fair Plus app and website. In this virtual […]
Read more »Spring 2024 CJC Virtual Career Fair – Wednesday, April 3
Connect with companies hiring in advertising, journalism, public relations, media production, management and technology, and related communications industries at the Spring 2024 CJC Virtual Career Fair! This semester’s CJC Virtual Career Fair will be on Wednesday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Career Fair Plus app and website. View which companies […]
Read more »INC Faculty Transition Meeting
The INC faculty will meet for a faculty transition meeting on Thursday, Feb 29 from 10-11am in the INC Conference Room. Agenda: Faculty Senate Representation Bylaws
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The Baddie, The Book, & The Bag: A Real Talk with Sesali Bowen – March 6th @ 4:30pm
Wednesday, March 6th, 4:30pm, Ustler Hall Atrium The Baddie, The Book, & The Bag: A Real Talk with Sesali Bowen The author and podcaster dives deeper into her career, including the themes of her acclaimed memoir and navigating the media industry. Sesali Bowen is a multifaceted author and cultural commentator. She is the author of […]
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