Month: April 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism seniors Bernardo Montas and Juan Carlos Chaoui, have placed first and fourth, respectively, in the 2025-2026 Hearst Journalism Awards Television News competition. A record 85 entries from 52 universities were submitted for the second television competition of the year. Montas was honored for his “WUFT […]

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate instructional professor, Is the author of “Doomscrolling to the Ballot Box and Only Getting Empty Promises” published on thefulcrum.us on April 21. Selepak comments on doomscrolling, the virtual consumption of negative social media and news content, and its possible […]

Jonelle Henry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications CJCxDC student immersion program director, will serve as the moderator for a panel at Emerge: Building the Next 50 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Region 1 conference, in partnership with the  Young Black Journalists Task Force, at the Temple University Student Center in Philadelphia on […]

The search committee for the new Visual Journalism lecturer in the JOU Department is meeting today on Zoom at 2 p.m. to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the three finalists. Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/91337510478

The search committee for the new Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the PR Department will meet on Monday, April 20, 2026 on Zoom at 11.30 a.m. to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the finalists. Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/9617982328

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) faculty led panel discussions and a workshop at the 2026 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) National Conference from April 17-21 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Roxane Coche, UFCJC associate professor and chair of the Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT), moderated a panel discussion […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism seniors Nicole Borman and Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp placed fourth and 15th, respectively, in the 2025-26 Hearst Multimedia Enterprise Competition. The third Multimedia competition of the year received 78 entries from 48 schools. Borman was recognized for “A Sweet Inheritance: How One Family Helps Shape Florida Agriculture.” The […]

Elizabeth “Lissy” Calienes, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) associate instructional professor, was named the 2025-26 UF Undergraduate Faculty Advisor/Mentor of the Year. Calienes’ advising method is focused on consistency, transparency and responsive communication. She places strong emphasis on career preparation and long-term success, helping students secure internships, prepare job applications, navigate […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists were honored in the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists (FABJ) college competition for content produced in 2025. The awards honor outstanding work from college-level broadcast journalists in the Sunshine State. In the competition, 19 of the 25 awards UF students received were for first […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations senior Gabriella Petillo will be inducted into the 2026 UF Hall of Fame, the highest recognition awarded to student leaders by the Division of Student Life, on April 15. During her tenure at UF, Petillo has served in many campus leadership positions including Panhellenic […]

Seungahn Nah, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Dianne Snedaker Chair in Media Trust and research director for the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology, is the chair of the 2026 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Symposium: Communicating in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven World: The Impact of AI on Creators and […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) annual Awards Banquet on April 10, 2026, celebrated the achievements of students, faculty and staff and honored five new alumni Hall of Fame members. Hall of Fame Inductees: James Dupree, B.S. Broadcasting 1985 Eric Esteban, B.S. Journalism 2006 Artie Kempner, B.S. Public Relations 1981 Mary […]