Month: May 2026

Kim Fowler has joined the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT), as a lecturer beginning fall 2026. Previously, she served as a 2024-25 MPMT visiting lecturer, developing and teaching courses in media management, branded content, commercial production, audience analytics and storytelling. She has also played […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) May 2026 Journalism graduates Jessica Garcette, Juan Carlos Chaoui, Bernie Montas and Nicole Borman, have qualified to compete in the 66th annual Hearst Journalism Awards National Championships to be held in San Francisco May 30 – June 5, 2026. The National Championship competition includes 29 finalists […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students have been recognized in the 2025-26 Hearst Journalism Awards Multimedia Team Enterprise Story and Podcast competitions, the final contests of the academic year. In the Multimedia Team category, the fourth and final multimedia competition, 67 entries from 42 schools were submitted. “When Lightning Strikes” placed […]

Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising professor and department chair, and doctoral student Yuan Nan will present their research paper at an Advertising Division session during the 2026 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (AEJMC) Annual Conference in New Orleans form Aug. 5-8. The paper “Fit, Value, and […]

Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward’s first few classes at CJC laid the groundwork for how he would approach communications for the rest of his career. His Intro to Mass Communications class with Andrea Billups and his Reporting class with Dr. Kim Walsh-Childers made the biggest impression. “In Dr. Walsh-Childers’ Reporting class, I learned that all the […]

As a CJC student, Maghan McDowell gained a passion for magazine writing, even earning the nickname “Magazine McDowell” from Professor Ted Spiker. “While the industry changed dramatically after I graduated thanks to the takeover of the internet age, many of the lessons from classes like Magazine Management still apply, in terms of writing headlines, crafting […]

If you are looking for career advice and professional networking opportunities, the UF College of Journalism and Communications is here to help! The Gator-to-Gator Coaching Program pairs CJC students with CJC alumni for a virtual coaching session. These sessions provide an opportunity to ask questions, receive guidance, and gain valuable insights on how to prepare […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Department received an Award of Excellence in the 2026 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Silver Anvil Awards competition Best College/University Communications Program/Department Undergraduate Program category. The 82nd annual awards have set the standard for industry excellence and have long been considered the […]

Anthony Montalto, B.S. Journalism 2021, joins the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Innovation News Center (INC) as a multimedia content producer on May 18. He brings a mix of commercial and student newsroom experience, digital strategy skills and a commitment to mentorship. Montalto comes to UFCJC from WVUA 23 News in […]

Daron Dean will join the University of Florida of Journalism and Communications Journalism Department as a lecturer teaching photojournalism courses. Dean has served as an adjunct lecturer since 2011 and as a visiting lecturer for 2024-2026. During that time, he has built an outstanding reputation as an educator, mentor, and collaborator who is deeply committed […]

Frank Waddell, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) associate professor, has been named associate chair of the Department of Journalism. Over the past decade, Waddell has demonstrated excellence in research, faculty mentorship and service. He served four years on the College’s Faculty Welfare and Development Committee, where he helped develop a college-wide […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) placed second overall in the 2025-26 Hearst Journalism Awards Intercollegiate Competition. The College had the second highest number of accumulated points from the year-long competitions in writing, photojournalism, broadcast (audio, television, podcast) and multimedia. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was first and […]