CJC Legends
The Legends Award was created to recognize former faculty and staff who made significant contributions to the College during their time here. The CJC Legends Award for faculty honors previous faculty members who demonstrated excellence in and commitment to teaching, research and/or student performance, were instrumental in CJC’s growth and establishment of new programs, advanced and strengthened CJC’s mission and strategic goals, and had a positive impact on students’ careers and lives.
The CJC Legends Award for staff honors former staff members who demonstrated excellence in and commitment to their area of work, were instrumental in the growth of the College and its programs, went above and beyond to advance and strengthen the CJC mission and strategic goals, and had a positive impact amongst their colleagues and/or students.
Class of 2026
Mickie Edwardson *
Professor of Broadcasting
First female faculty member of the College
First female UF Distinguished Service Professor
Producer and director at WUFT-TV/FM
CJC Legends 2026
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Jon Roosenraad *
Professor and Chair of Journalism
Assistant Dean for Student Services
Alligator Hall of Fame
CJC Legends 2026
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Jody Hedge
Program Assistant – Division of Graduate Studies and Research
CJC Legends 2025
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Debbie Treise
Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research
Professor of Advertising
CJC Legends 2025
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