Month: July 2024

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications(UFCJC) has named Cheryl Oberlin as the inaugural director of distance education and training. In her new role, Oberlin will manage the planning and development of forthcoming professional and workforce development non-degree courses offered by the College and support instructional design needs of faculty teaching any courses […]

Rachel Grant, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism assistant professor, was quoted in “Kamala: the ‘brat:’ Harris’ Campaign Launches for Voters Biden Lost” published in the Spanish newspaper El Confidencial on July 29, 2024. The article, published in Spanish, focuses on how presumptive Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ team is using social […]

Roxane Coche, Associate Professor and Chair of Media Production, Management, and Technology, is featured on the CommuniGator Podcast.

Eleven University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications student journalists and recent graduates and the editorial staff of The Independent Florida Alligator were honored in the 2024 Florida Society of News Editors (FSNE) Journalism Contest Student Division. The winners include: Breaking News Reporting: First place, Makiya Seminera, B.S. International Studies 2023, Fresh Take Florida, […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) announced today that veteran meteorologist Tim Miller will be joining the College and its Division of Media Properties as chief meteorologist and director of the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN), starting July 26. As chief meteorologist and FPREN director, Miller will be the primary […]

“My study abroad experience in Cannes, France, was a transformative journey of self-discovery, cultural immersion, and professional growth. I learned about my strengths and passions, gained a deeper understanding of my cultural background, and developed new career aspirations.” That was a common reaction from the cohort of 27 students who participated in the “UF in […]

The search will begin for AST/ASO In Sports Broadcasting (radio/tv). The search committee charge meeting will take place Tuesday, July 23 at 10am. The meeting will take place via Zoom: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/96464900620?pwd=raK4Y8sqCTXuTsKq80BSjHmo3JZm3s.1    

A new study by Roxane Coche, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor and department chair, examines professional tennis player Naomi Osaka’s decision not to take part in 2021 French Open press conferences and a subsequent debate among Francophone journalists over the normalization of these events. The […]

The MPMT Department is currently in the interview process for our three candidates for a Visiting Lecturer position. The committee is Yu-Hao Lee, Eric Esterline, and me. We will be evaluating the three candidates on Thursday, July 18th, at 1:00 PM EST. The evaluation meeting will be held on Zoom: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/98048699179?pwd=o1yba3kP0V3SlyVLjnKC70AlwJ4Xju.1 This is an expedited […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Fresh Take Florida student investigative news service focuses on in-depth stories that scrutinize the actions of public officials in Florida to hold them accountable. The efforts of these student journalists, including Silas Morgan, B.S. Journalism 2023, and Karina Elwood, B.S. Journalism 2021, are profiled in […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications students and alumni were honored in the 74th annual Green Eyeshade Awards competition hosted by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). In the Student Division, Troy Meyers, B.S. Journalism 2023, was honored as Best Feature Reporter for the Fresh Take Florida story “University Accountability.” In the Best […]

A new study has found that media framing, influenced by public relations efforts, can potentially alter international perceptions of nations. The findings by Spiro Kiousis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations professor and executive associate dean, Miami University Assistant Professor Phillip Arceneaux, Ph.D. 2019, and University of Nebraska Associate Professor Dane […]