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 […]

Lenore Devore, B.S., Journalism 1984 This story originally appeared in UF News on Dec. 10, 2024. When Tropical Storm Debby affected Florida in the summer, there were very few emergency notifications available in Spanish throughout the state. This reality got 22-year-old Rose Schnabel’s wheels turning, and the young journalist – a Report for America corps member and the inaugural […]

PRWeek has selected the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Department as one of five finalists in the 2025 PRWeek Awards Outstanding Education Program category. The winner will be announced on March 13 in New York City. This is the fifth year in a row that the UFCJC Public Relations […]

Dustin York, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) online master’s adjunct instructor for “Social Media and Emerging Technology” and “The Science of Going Viral,” was quoted in “Elon Musk Claims X is a Legitimate Source for News – Can It Be Trusted?” published in Forbes on Dec. 4. The article focuses on […]

Roxane Coche, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor and chair, will join the Communication & Sport (C&S) Journal editorial board for a four-year term beginning in 2025. Editorial board members review three to four submitted manuscripts each year, attend the annual board meeting and provide feedback […]

The documentary “March of the Mangroves” by Sophia Abolfathi, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology senior, received a 2024 Regional Emmy award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Suncoast Chapter. The film, one of three winners in the topical documentary category, tells the story […]

The Journalism Scholar Search Committee will meet via Zoom at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, to discuss reference check questions for the candidates who’ve been invited for on-campus interviews. Anyone who’s interested is welcome to attend.    

The CJC-HR Team presents the December Inside Edition! We encourage you to share your own news and ideas for future issues. Your contributions will make our newsletter even more engaging and informative. You can also read all of these stories on our Inside Edition web page. We hope you find this information useful. Upcoming Dates […]

In Sue Wagner’s 38-year career at the University of Florida, she has dedicated herself to building relationships with the North Central Florida community through WUFT-TV/FM, FANFARES & FIREWORKS and as a leader in UF’s Campaign for Charities. A 1981 graduate of CJC, Sue joined WUFT in 1986 to create and publish the classical music and […]

The Advertising Senior Scholar search committee will meet on Tuesday, 12/10, at 10:30 via Zoom. The meeting agenda is as follows:  Develop planning schedule for recruitment and interviewing To review preliminary interview questions and procedure for interview  The Zoom link is https://ufl.zoom.us/j/96587995322

By Caitlyn Schiffer, B.S. Journalism 2024, M.A.M.C. student Applied, denied. Applied, denied. The continuous cycle that many students endure when applying for internships.  But what if you can diversify your experience by interning while studying abroad? This may sound off-putting for those who would rather stay on campus than move thousands of miles away for […]

Ted Spiker, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism Department chair, has been named the new associate dean for undergraduate affairs, effective Jan. 1, succeeding James Babanikos, who is stepping down from the position at the end of the year. After 10 years in the magazine industry, Spiker joined the Journalism Department […]

Michael Leslie, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor, will retire at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. During his 35-year tenure at the UFCJC, Leslie served as the UFCJC Faculty Senate president, where he led an effort integrating race, class and gender studies across […]