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Sophomore Gains Valuable Experience in NBA in Paris Study Abroad

Monday February 6, 2023

By Chloe Stein, Media Production, Management, and Technology Sophomore In January, I was lucky enough to be chosen as one of 24 students to represent the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications in covering the second-ever NBA game …

CJC Alum Skateboarded More Than 1,000-Miles Across Florida to Raise Money for Wildlife Conservation

Wednesday January 25, 2023

Justin Bright raised $11,000 and awareness for conservation of Florida wildlife. His journey provides a glimpse of the obstacles and dangers faced by Florida’s wildlife as they search for wildlands that are connected and protected.

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Doctoral Student Marries Love For Communication and Linguistics to Study Public Relations

Friday January 13, 2023

The son of a linguistics professor, Francis Akanbi knew from a young age that he would study languages in college in his native Nigeria. He never anticipated that path would lead him to the U.S. to pursue a Ph.D. focused on public relations.

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CJC Alumnus and Adjunct Proved the Doubters Wrong

Tuesday January 10, 2023

Being told by a high school teacher he would never get into the University of Florida paved the way for Bryan Ruiz professionally and personally, a path in which he feels emboldened to always get to “yes.”

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Journalism Senior Right at Home as Homecoming Parade Anchor

Monday January 9, 2023

Shawn Humphrey, with just a few hours of on-air time under his built, was recruited to co-anchor the parade and discovered he was a natural in that environment.

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CJC Senior Marries Her Passion for Sports and Design with Media Production Major

Friday December 9, 2022

As a Media Production, Management, and Technology major, Anabella Zorrilla was inspired by the skills she was able to develop both in the classroom and in hands-on immersion venues.

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Two CJC Students Explore the Beauty and Challenges of Life in South Africa

Thursday December 1, 2022

Public Relations senior Rebeka Smolka and Journalism sophomore Augustus Hoff pursued their passion for social change during summer 2022 internships.

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UFCJC Student’s Love for Technology and Storytelling Propels His Academic Success

Monday November 28, 2022

Junior Jacob Sedesse's achievements lead to national recognition by Microsoft and SnapChat.

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Twelve CJC Students Travel to Munich to Cover German Life Around the First-Ever NFL Game Played in That Country

Sunday November 27, 2022

From tours of the city, to local cuisine, to exuberant fans, students experienced covering a historic international sporting event .

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Five Questions With…Danny Pimentel

Friday November 18, 2022

Danny Pimentel, B.S. Advertising 2011 and Ph.D. 2020, is assistant professor in immersive psychology at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication.

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On Our Radar: WeatherSTEM Brings Valuable Innovation, Information, and Education to Local Communities

Tuesday November 8, 2022

From virtual education to weather technology, Ed Mansouri has been focused on serving the residents of Florida.

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Student Shares Experience of Covering Aftermath of Hurricane Ian: “Nothing could have prepared me for the sheer damage we saw.”

Monday October 31, 2022

Serra Sowers and fellow student journalists from WUFT-FM, WUFT-TV and Fresh Take Florida spent two days in Southwest Florida covering the human and physical toll of Hurricane Ian.

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