Month: November 2024

A new study has found an empirical connection between social media activity and real-world outcomes in the context of political communication. The findings by Jinping Wang, University of Florida College of journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising assistant professor, Pennsylvania State University Professor S. Shyam Sundar and Stanford University Professor Nilàm Ram were featured in “Can […]

Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising associate professor and chair, and Yang Feng, UFCJC Advertising associate professor in artificial intelligence (AI), are the authors of a guest editorial “Breaking New Ground or Opening Pandora’s Box? Insights from the Special Issue of AI and Social Media Advertising” published in the Journal […]

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate instructional professor, was quoted in “Did AI Influence the Election Result? Experts’ Verdicts” published in Newsweek on Nov 20. The article focuses on how and if AI-generated content may have played a direct role in shaping election narratives. According […]

Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology professor and director of consumer media research, will be the keynote speaker at Shaping the Future: Sustainable Media and Marketing Strategies Through Innovative Integration of ESG, AI and Value Media” held at the International University (IU) Research Center for […]

Olivia Bullock, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, and five co-authors will receive the Michael Pfau Outstanding Article Award from the National Communication Association (NCA) Political Division at the 2024 NCA Convention in New Orleans  from Nov. 21-24. The article, Predicting Vote Choice and Election Outcomes From Ballot Wording: The […]

Six University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) undergraduate and graduate students are the recipients of 2024 UF International Center Certificates of Outstanding Merit. Advertising junior Carolina Gutierrez also received one of five University-wide 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Student Awards. The certificates were awarded to undergraduate students Gutierrez and Public Relations senior Jiawen Li, […]

By Linda England, Public Relations senior Traveling more than 2,000 miles from Gainesville, Florida, 20 students from the University of Florida College of Journalsim and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations program attended the 2024 PRSA ICON conference in Anaheim, California, the largest international gathering of public relations and communications professionals hosted by the Public Relations Society […]

Nathan Carpenter, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Atlas Lab director, and UFCJC graduate student Chris DeFelice have authored chapters in Public Relations and Strategic Communication in 2050: Trends Shaping the Future of the Profession. The textbook was published on Nov. 24. The book reviews current technological, political and social trends to […]

International First Opportunity Sponsor: Department of State, US Embassy Sofia Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Funding Opportunity Title: US Embassy Sofia PDS Annual Program Statement Key words: Bulgaria, media, democracy, media literacy, disinformation, climate change Link to RFP: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357049 Agency Deadline: Proposals will be evaluated according to the following rolling deadlines:  Proposals are due no later […]

Yuan Sun, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, has been named to the Journal of Advertising Research (JAR) Editorial Review Board. As a review board member, she will review peer submissions for publication. JAR is a research and development vehicle for professionals in all areas of marketing including media, research, […]

Take the OCCP Internship Questionnaire: At the Office of Careers and Corporate Partnerships, we strive to understand how we can best connect our students to world-class job and internship opportunities. If you’ve recently completed an internship, we’d love to hear about your experience. By taking a few moments to complete our Internship Survey, you’ll: Empower […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Loren Miranda, B.S. Journalism 2024 and a current Professional Master’s graduate student, and Julia Roeder of The Tower at Grosse Pointe South High School in Michigan are the recipients of the 2024 Student Freedom of Information Awards. The awards, presented by the Student Press Law Center […]

Position/Title: Knight Division Student Assistant Details: The Knight Division of the College of Journalism and Communications is seeking student assistants for the PATH office front desk. Students with a variety of talents and knowledge, from all four disciplines in the college are desired. If you are interested in becoming a welcoming face of student success […]

Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production Management and Technology (MPMT) associate professor in emerging technologies, has been named the new director of the Media Effects and Technology Lab (METL) and UFCJC Research Lab. As director, Kun will supervise the space and shape a new vision for media effects […]

Dear Colleagues, The Associate Dean Search Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 19, from 4-5 PM via Zoom. Zoom Meeting Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/92060811126?pwd=TttN5vZFtf2hdfPvxRGazPoYvaxgQe.1  Agenda: Review candidate evaluation survey feedback Discuss candidates’ strengths and weaknesses

International First Opportunity Sponsor: Department of State,  Public Affairs Section (PAS), U.S. Consulate General, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Funding Opportunity Title: Annual Program Statement (APS) for Fiscal Year 2025 Key words: Saudia Arabia, misinformation, media literacy, film industry Link to RFP: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356973 Agency Deadline: 1/31 and 06/30/25 Funding available: minimum of $10,000 to maximum of $50,000 per […]

The search committee for the tenure-track position in Emerging Media/Technology in the Department of Media Production, Management,  and Technology will meet Nov. 19-22 to interview semifinalists.

A new study has found that exposure to science messages from female scientists significantly increases trust in science and perceived competence. The findings by Olivia Bullock, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising assistant professor and Austin Hubner, who will be joining UFCJC in fall  2025 as a Public Relations assistant professor, […]

John Freeman, retired University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism associate professor, has received first place in the 20th Annual UF International Center Global Culture Photo Contest in Category 3 – Faculty, Staff and Alumni. The winning photo, “Happy Musician,” was taken in Rome, Italy. This year, six judges reviewed over 115 photo […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) alumna Loren Miranda, B.S. Journalism 2024, is the recipient of the Student Press Law Center’s 2024 Student Freedom of Information Award for the Fresh Take Florida story “Panic in the Plaza: New Videos Show Chaos of Stampede at UF Peace Vigil, Reveal Police Secretly Investigating Suicide-Bomb […]

The Journalism Scholar Search Committee will meet at 11:45 Wednesday, Nov. 13, via Zoom. We will discuss the associate professor applicants’ Spark interviews and which applicants should be recommended to be invited to campus for interviews.    

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising Associate Professor Robyn Goodman is quoted in “What Are ‘Skinny Chic’ Red Flags? Experts Share Advice” published in Newsweek on Nov. 10. The article focuses on Ariana Grande’s recent weight loss, which has stirred conversations on social media and among fans as she prepares for the […]

Seven University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Fresh Take Florida student journalists and recent graduates received Pinnacle College Media Awards from the College Media Association. The Pinnacle College Media Awards honor the best college media organizations and individual work. The annual contest is open to student work produced for any college media […]

Sydney Sims has joined the Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications as its first full-time outreach coordinator. She will lead national Sunshine Week activities, an initiative founded in 2005 to promote the right to know, and other efforts to educate journalists and the public […]