Month: April 2024

Hub Brown Comments on the Value of a Journalism Education and the Importance of Local and State Investigative Reporting
Hub Brown, dean of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC), is quoted in “Media is in Flux. Don’t Let That Dissuade You from a Journalism Career” published on NBCUAcademy.com on April 17. The article focused on the many reasons why a journalism education still matters. “It’s harder to imagine a time […]
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Study: Police Departments Illegally Gag Their Own Officers from Exposing Misconduct
Most police departments in the United States employ constitutionally questionable policies prohibiting their officers from expressing concerns publicly on social media about misconduct, according to a new study by Frank D. LoMonte, former director of the Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida, and UF Levin College of Law alumna Jessica Terkovich. […]
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Two UFCJC Students Honored in 2023-24 Hearst Multimedia: Innovative Storytelling Competition
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) journalism students Aubrey Bocalan and Ashleigh Lucas have placed third and sixth, respectively, in the 2023-24 Hearst Journalism Awards Multimedia: Innovative Storytelling competition. Bocalan, a senior, was honored for the WUFT News Special Report “From Inmate to Advocate: How Incarceration Motivated Six Individuals to Try Changing the System.” Her […]
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UFCJC Student Places in the Top 20 in the 2023-24 Hearst Multimedia Digital Journalism Competition
/Serra Sowers, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism senior, has tied for 20th place in the 2023-24 Hearst Journalism Awards Multimedia Digital Journalism competition. The contest included 68 entries submitted from 40 schools in the third multimedia competition of the year. Her winning entry, “Meeting Mary Jane: How does Florida feel about marijuana ahead […]
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Study: Inclusion of Multiracial Families in Advertising Can Contribute to a Positive Attitude Toward the Ads and the Brand
A new study has found that the use of multiracial families in advertising can promote a positive attitude toward the ad as well as the brand and purchase intention. The findings by University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) doctoral student Chelsea Moss and UFCJC Public Relations Professor and Executive Associate Dean Spiro […]
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Study: U.S. History Trashed as Photo Archives Disappear in Newspaper Closures
Photograph archives maintained by newspapers are disappearing as legacy media go out of business, eradicating valuable historical artifacts for communities throughout the United States, according to a new study by Frank D. LoMonte, former director of the Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, and […]
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Exploring Passions, Embracing Challenges: Huntleigh Zhang’s Path from Campus to Corporate
Navigating her senior year of high school in Northern Virginia amidst a global pandemic, Huntleigh Zhang was uncertain about her future college plans and career aspirations. “I wanted to find a place that would support me in terms of professional development, coursework and extracurricular activities,” she said. Ultimately, the 22-year-old University of Florida College of […]
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Ann Searight Christiano and Aaron Zeiler Co-Author Article on How the Use of Jargon Impedes Clear Communication of a Foundation’s Mission
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Center for Public Interest Communications Director Ann Searight Christiano and Aaron Zeiler, director of partner strategies, are the co-authors of “Foundations are Using So Many Confusing Words That Few People Can Figure Out What They’re Doing” published in The Conversation on April 16. The authors focus […]
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UFCJC Doctoral Student Comments on Presidential Candidate Use of Political Language on 2024 Campaign Trail
Brittany Shaughnessy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications doctoral student, is featured in “Discussing the Power of Language in the 2024 Presidential Election” posted on wusf.org on April 15. Shaughnessy commented on President Joe Biden’s and former President Donald Trump’s political discourse on the 2024 campaign trail. According to Shaughnessy, language is used […]
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UFCJC PRSSA Bateman Case Study Competition Team is Named One of Three 2024 National Finalists
The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Bateman Case Study Competition team has been named one of the three finalists in the 2024 national contest. The UFCJC team, advised by Public Relations Lecturer Christine Bucan, was comprised of Public Relations seniors Shandia Lewis-Booker, Olivia Maroney, […]
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Thirteen UFCJC Alumni Selected for the Prestigious 2024 Gator100 List
Thirteen University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumni from 11 Florida companies have been named to UF’s 2024 Gator100, which honors the 100 fastest-growing, Gator-owned or Gator-led businesses in the world. Inclusion on the Gator100 list is competitive and considered one of the most prestigious recognitions for alumni who are business leaders. […]
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UFCJC to Host Summer Institute in Computational Social Science
The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) will host the Summer Institute in Computational Social Science (SICSS) from July 1-12. The Summer Institute will bring together graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and early-career faculty who are interested in computational social science. Jieun Shin, UFCJC Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor. and Nathan […]
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