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Dan Windels Named Advertising Department Associate Chair

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Dan Windels, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising senior lecturer, has been appointed Associate Chair of the Department of Advertising. Since joining UFCJC in 2018, Windels has made significant contributions as an educator, mentor, and leader. He developed and regularly teaches Branding, Cultural Branding, and Account Management. He also revised the department’s internship program […]

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Texas Public Radio Claims First Collier Spotlight Quarterly Certificate Award

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The first Collier Spotlight award, a new quarterly certificate recognizing groundbreaking reporting on state government institutions, is awarded to Texas Public Radio and reporter Paul Flahive for a multimedia investigation into the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The project, “When Home Is A Danger,” revealed that more than 1,200 children died in Texas […]

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Florida Blue Analytics Career Opportunities

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Florida Blue Analytics Career Opportunities Event Description: Are you looking to begin your career in a mission-driven company seeking to build healthy communities through forward-thinking health solutions? Then join a dynamic Analytics team dedicated to developing top talent that is in high demand across our enterprise. Our analysts collaborate with others to conduct research, extract […]

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Ann Searight Christiano and Matt Sheehan Author Article on Effective Storytelling Tips for Nonprofits

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Ann Searight Christiano, director of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications, and Matt Sheehan, the center’s managing director, co-authored an article offering storytelling strategies for nonprofits. Their piece, “5 Tips for Effective Storytelling to Build Public Trust and Understanding,” was published Sept. 29, 2025, in Candid. Christiano […]

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New Study Examines Harris’ 2020 Campaign Strategies

A new academic study has analyzed Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2020 campaign and its use of social media strategies. The article, “I’m Speaking:’ VP Kamala Harris’ Social Media Campaign in the 2020 Election,” was written by University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism Associate Professor Rachel Grant and Spenser Cheek, M.A.M.C. 2021. It […]

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Santiago Kember and UFCJC Students Present Webinar on HMC Strategic Excellence Awards

Santiago Kember, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising lecturer, co-moderated a webinar with UFCJC students who won the 2025 Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) Strategic Excellence Award in the inaugural student category for their social impact campaign “Naloxone Awareness and Adoption.” The panel included Advertising students Astrid Weiner, Valentina Gómez, and Christy […]

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P&G Events on Campus – Oct 1. – Oct. 3

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P&G is on campus this week hosting multiple events where students can learn more about P&G and the application process for their internship programs. Please see the event details below: Wednesday, October 1 Corporate Citizenship Session | Bryan Room 232 | 6pm-7:30pm Students can learn about what it means to be a global citizen and […]

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Communigator Podcast: Researching Social Media With Huan Chen

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Chat with Dr. Huan Chen, Professor and Chair in UFCJC’s Department of Advertising. Listen at: wuft.org/podcast/communigator-podcast/2025-09-30/researching-social-media-with-huan-chen

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