Month: January 2025

Thomas Garvey, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Professional Advising and Teaching Hub (PATH) academic adviser, is the recipient of a 2025 UF Division Three Superior Accomplishment Award. As a PATH academic adviser, Garvey provides one-on-one guidance to Media Production, Management, and Technology students throughout their UFCJC academic career. The prestigious award […]

The Advertising search committee will meet via Zoom on Monday, Feb. 3, at 9:15 a.m. The committee will review questions for candidate Zoom interviews at the end of the week. The Zoom link is https://ufl.zoom.us/j/92091253969

Disney Internships Opportunities We are thrilled to share a range of internship opportunities that available in February with The Walt Disney Company, a leader in entertainment and media industries. These internships offer hands-on, real-world experience across various fields, providing a unique chance to contribute to projects that reach audiences worldwide. Available internship areas include: Broadcast/Production/Journalism […]

BEACON, a new artificial intelligence emergency alert system, was mentioned by U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL 14th District) in a U.S. House Energy and Commerce Communication Subcommittee hearing on “Strengthening American Leadership in Wireless Technology.” The Broadcast Emergency Alerts and Communications Operations Network, or BEACON, provides real-time, life-saving information in multiple languages to Florida residents […]

Randy Wright, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Division of Media Properties executive director, was featured in “New Emergency Alert System Uses AI and Radio to Deliver Life-Saving Information” published in Refresh Miami on Jan. 29. Wright was instrumental in the development of a new artificial intelligence emergency alert system called the […]

Max Williams, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Division of Research research administration director, is the recipient of a 2025 UF Division Three Superior Accomplishment Award. In his role, Williams works with UFCJC faculty to maximize internal and extramural funding and ensure responsible stewardship of those funds. The prestigious award recognizes staff […]

The Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) has launched a national Secrecy Tracker to help identify legislation that threatens the public’s access to government records and meetings. The tool allows free access to proposed bills in any state, Congress and Washington, D.C., that […]

Rachel Grant, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism assistant professor, is the author of the foreword to “Beautiful, I Am,” a book by Stan J. Johnson. The book features portraits and interviews celebrating 98 Black girls, their beauty and the challenges experienced from mainstream media representations. In her foreword, Grant discusses […]

Linjuan Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professor and director of Internal Communication Research, is the recipient of a 2025 UF Division Three Superior Accomplishment Award. The prestigious award recognizes staff and faculty who contribute outstanding and meritorious service to provide a better experience for students and employees […]

A new study has found that generative artificial intelligence chatbots can help individuals from different racial groups prepare for hurricanes in Florida. The findings by University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising Assistant Professor Yuan Sun, and Public Relations Associate Professor Wenlin Liu, University of North Carolina Assistant Professor Xinyan Zhao and […]

The search committee for the tenure-track emerging media/technology position will discuss the finalists at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Zoom link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/4541705053

Rick Hirsch, Collier Prize director, is the guest on WUFT-FM’s Tell Me About It and talks about the inaugural Collier Prize for State Government Accountability Showcase.