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.

The search committee for the Assistant/Associate faculty position in media management will meet via Zoom at 3:00 pm on Monday (27th). We will discuss finalists for on-campus interviews. Zoom Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/96119462350?pwd=3QPrps4risWcd7eb0oSjTEgLjUhkPV.1

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Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn more about Procter & Gamble, one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies! Whether you’re exploring career opportunities, seeking insider tips for your job search, or wanting to know how to apply, this session has you covered. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, January 28 Time: 4:00 PM – […]

The Advertising Senior Scholar search committee will meet on Monday, January 27, at 9:00 a.m. on Zoom. The Zoom link is https://ufl.zoom.us/j/92091253969.

The Advertising Search Committee will meet at 1:00 p.m. today in Weimer 3201A. The agenda will be to update the Dean and Associate Dean on the screening progress for advertising senior scholar applicants.

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism junior Kimberly Blum has received eighth place in the 2024-2025 Hearst Journalism Awards Multimedia Narrative Video Storytelling competition. The winners were selected from 81 entries from 47 schools submitted in the first multimedia competition of the year. Blum’s story, “’We’ve Been Humbled:’ Four Generations Living […]

The Advertising Senior Scholar Search Committee with meet on Thursday, January 23, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. in the AHA Lab window conference room.

Elizabeth (Lissy) Calienes, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising associate instructional professor, has been selected as a jury member for The One Club for Creativity’s 2025 Young Ones Student Awards. The One Club for Creativity supports and celebrates the success of the global creative community. The organization includes a diverse community […]

Hub Brown, dean of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC), is the author of the opinion column “Welcome Back, You Ready?” published in The Independent Florida Alligator on Jan. 14. Brown welcomes students back to Gainesville for the spring 2025 UF semester and offers suggestions for focusing and thriving in the […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism senior Lauren Brensel and Sarah Henry, B.S. Journalism 2024, placed first and seventh, respectively in the 2024-2025 Hearst Journalism Awards Feature Writing Competition. There were 149 entries from 79 schools submitted in the first of four writing competitions of the academic year. Brensel’s story, “When […]

A new study has found that sharing posts on Facebook without clicking on the content is a widely prevalent phenomenon. It may explain why misinformation can spread rapidly via social media. The findings by Jinping Wang, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, and colleagues S. Shyam Sundar, Eugene Cho Snyder, […]

Angela Bradbery, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications, presented “The Election is Over. How Do We Make Progress on Social Issues/A Path Toward Depolarization” at the League of Women Voters of Alachua County committee meeting at Oak Hammock in Gainesville on Jan. 14. The presentation […]