Month: September 2024

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate instructional professor, is quoted in “Americans Losing Appetite for a TikTok Ban; ‘Out of Sight, Out of Mind’ During Election” posted on abcnews4.com in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina on Sept. 9. The article focuses on TikTok and how a […]

TEGNA is coming to the UF College of Journalism & Communications to interview students for multiple career opportunities. With 64 journalism brands in 51 markets nationwide, TEGNA is the nation’s largest independent owner of news stations in the Top 25 media markets. Interview Dates: September 18-19 Location: Weimer Hall All interested Journalism and MPMT students […]

Carlina Williams, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) visiting lecturer, will be the keynote speaker for the Jax Fuse – Fashion, Food and Film Festival on Sept. 14. The two-day festival, at the link in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, will feature culinary arts and fashion innovation […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) and Levin College of Law today announced that Anika Collier Navaroli has been named the McGurn Senior Fellow for Media Integrity for 2024-2025. The fellowship, funded through a $2 million commitment from UF alumni Linda and Ken McGurn, is focused on understanding the dynamics that […]

Janet Coats, managing director of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology, spoke on a panel about bridging political divides at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 7. The Texas Tribune Festival draws thousands of attendees from Texas and around the country to […]

James Babanikos, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) associate dean for undergraduate affairs and Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) professor, will step down in December 2024 to return to teaching. As associate dean, Babanikos was instrumental in helping navigate the shift to online instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic, including overseeing academic […]

In August 2024, Lauren Brensel was one of four student journalists who traveled to Chicago to cover the Democratic National Convention for WUFT News. By Lauren Brensel, Journalism senior When you enroll in journalism classes at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC), you realize almost every professor has a classic saying […]

The search committee for the Asst/Assoc In Sports Broadcasting faculty position for meet Tuesday, Sept 10 from 9-1030am. Agenda and meeting link are below. Agenda: Review candidates Create zoom interview questions Meeting link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/98064729805?pwd=u5ygzoJmQ8e2LdOqHqxq3udFZBY92q.1 Meeting ID: 980 6472 9805 Passcode: 080525  

2024 Election Bootcamp: Telling Stories Beyond the Polls With the November election approaching, TEGNA is offering outside-the-box ways to present election stories that aren’t stale and boring. You’ll learn the ins-and-outs of Florida law and best practices to supercharge your storytelling on air and online. With 64 journalism brands in 51 markets nationwide, TEGNA is […]

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Michael and Linda Connelly Senior Lecturer in Investigative Reporting and David Cuillier, director of the Brechner Freedom of Information (FOI) Project, are quoted in “Jacksonville State Attorney Seeks $130K from Activist Who Lost Records Lawsuit, Citing a Rarely Used Legal Provision” published on jaxtrib.org on Aug. […]

The Journalism Department scholar search committee will meet Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 11:45 a.m. via Zoom. (https://ufl.zoom.us/j/92581772085?pwd=w5Hw1TgMA5gDP8BMjOAbHtWaKpZhKB.1&from=addon). The agenda will including receiving the committee’s charge from Dr. Kiousis and discussing the position announcement. Anyone who’s interested is welcome to attend.