Month: December 2024

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism junior Alex Land and senior Kirsten Maselka placed 10th and 14th, respectively, in the 2024-2025 Hearst Journalism Awards Television Features Competition. There were 102 entries from 54 universities submitted in the first of two television competitions of the academic year. UFCJC is currently ranked fourth […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising program was ranked fourth in the nation by College Transitions, an independent, college guidance website. College Transitions’ rankings are based on five weighted variables, including major emphasis, major share, academic rating, peer assessment and graduate earnings. The UFCJC Advertising major has the largest number […]

Juliana Fernandes, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising assistant professor, has been elected secretary of the American Academy of Advertising (AAA) for 2025-2026. Fernandes is an expert in the uses and effects of negative information in persuasive communication messages and how social and traditional media are used as strategic tools during […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced the nation’s first installation of the BEACON (Broadcast Emergency Alerts and Communications Operations Network) emergency alert system. BEACON is a groundbreaking, AI-driven public safety service that provides an always-on, text-to-speech platform and automates the broadcasting of critical safety and emergency information in multiple […]

The latest issue of the Journal of Public Interest Communications, Volume 8, Issue 2, examines how strategic communication and authentic storytelling drive social change through the lens of activism, resilience and documentary filmmaking. Through academic analysis, practitioner perspectives and critical review, this edition explores how effective communications can amplify underrepresented voices and build stronger communities. […]

This story originally appeared on wruf.com. By Kate Caranante, Journalism senior Ever since he was a kid, Steve Russell only wanted to do three things: be a professional baseball player, be a coach or be a teacher. He realized early on that professional baseball wasn’t in the cards for him, so he needed to find […]

A new study emphasizes the nuanced interplay between transparency messages and algorithmic awareness in shaping advertising effectiveness. The findings by University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising Assistant Professor Won Ki Moon, University of Colorado Boulder Assistant Professor Sangwook Lee and University of St. Thomas Assistant Professor Y. Greg Song are featured in […]

A new study has found that there is a three-way interaction between conservative media use, political beliefs and geographic identity when evaluating rural residents. The findings by University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Associate Professor Jay Hmielowski and UFCJC graduate student Brittany Shaughnessy are featured in “I’ve Got Friends in […]

Five University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising alumni and students were honored in the 2024 One Club Miami Awards Student Competition. The awards were presented at One Show Miami produced by The One Club for Creativity. The prestigious award show celebrates excellence in creativity, from advertising, design and fashion to visual […]

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Cynthia Barnett, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications senior Journalism lecturer and director of climate and environment reporting initiatives, is the author of “Safe Home, Safe Harbor: Confronting Climate Change Through Community” published on theinvadingsea.com. The commentary is based on her presentation at the Alachua County Climate Summit held in Gainesville, Florida, on […]

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sunshine Week and identify solutions to the most pressing problems in government transparency, the Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information (FOI) Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications is coordinating the first in-person “Sunshine Fest” March 19-20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The gathering will focus […]