Month: February 2024

David Cuillier, director of the Brechner Freedom of Information Project, is quoted in “’Certainly Intimidation:’ Louisiana Sues EPA for Emails of Journalists and ‘Cancer Alley’ Residents” published in The Guardian on Feb. 2. The article focuses on Louisiana’s fight against environmental protection with the rare use of public record laws to target citizens. This is a […]

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology instructional assistant professor, is quoted in “‘It’s Unfair:’ Lake City Mother Defends Child’s Use of Social Media Pending Statewide Ban” posted on wcjb.com on Jan. 31. Florida lawmakers are considering a ban on social media use for children 16 and […]

Brand Bowl is back! Come join The Agency for an exciting Super Bowl advertising watch party on February 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Atlas Lab!  We know the Super Bowl is more than just football – the ads are what draw many of us in. During Brand Bowl, attendees will not only enjoy […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced that Jeongmin Ham will join the College as Advertising assistant professor in fall 2024. Ham, B.S. Advertising 2017, is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations at the University of Texas – Austin. Her dissertation focuses […]

Lorenzo Vasquez, a University of Florida Business senior with a UF College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Mass Communication minor , has received 18th place in the 2023-2024 Hearst Journalism Awards Photo One News and Features competition. Vasquez is currently a creative sports photography and video intern at the University of Florida Athletic Association (UAA). […]

Alan Halaly, a University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism senior, has received first place in the 2023-2024 Hearst Journalism Awards Explanatory Writing competition for “When the Storm Hits” published on wuft.org. Halaly is currently the water reporter for the Las Vegas Review Journal. While a student he had internships at the Gainesville […]