What Journalists Can Learn from Media Coverage of Immigrants in North Carolina

Sunday November 27, 2022

A recent study concluded that there was an insufficient number of media covering immigrants in the state, coverage of certain immigrant groups was limited, and stories that are not just about immigrants work best.

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The Center for Public Interest Communications Collaborates on Project to Study Inclusive Coverage of Immigrant Communities

Wednesday November 9, 2022

Define American and the Center for Public Interest Communications at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) collaborated to produce a new body of research on immigration and local news with a focus on North Carolina media …

Strategic Communication Academy Celebrates Six Years of Success Helping UF Faculty and Staff Become More Effective Communicators

Wednesday September 21, 2022

Leadership development program focuses on strategic communications, teaching participants frameworks that they can implement in their work to become more effective communicators.

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Annie Neimand to Serve on Panel Discussing How Storytelling Can Change the Narrative on Economic Justice

Thursday September 15, 2022

Annie Neimand, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications research director, will be part of a three-person panel focusing on “Remaking the Economy: Building Narrative Power for Economic …

Jack Barry Helps Startup Companies in Tunisia Create Social Value

Thursday August 18, 2022

Barry conducted trainings on how to effectively add a social value component to entrepreneurial business projects, and how to best market that social value to more interested audiences.   

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Angela Bradbery Authors Article on the Controversy and Confusion Over Legislative Bill Names

Thursday August 4, 2022

Angela Bradbery, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications, is the author of “In Congress, the Name of the Bill May Have Nothing to Do with What’s In It – It’s All About …

The Effect of Documentary and Fictional Narratives on Dehumanization of Refugees and Stereotype Reversal

Tuesday May 17, 2022

A new study concludes that how refugees are portrayed by the media, particularly for individuals who don’t have direct exposure to the population, influences public opinion and forms stereotypes.

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Frank Waddell, Ann Christiano and Annie Neimand Co-Author Article on Using Documentary Portrayals to Change Negative Attitudes Toward Refugees

Thursday April 28, 2022

Frank Waddell, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism associate professor, Center for Public Interest Communications Director Ann Christiano, Center Research Director Annie Neimand, and Kelly Chernin are the co-authors of …

Ann Christiano and Jack Barry Offer a Plan to Inspire the Unvaccinated to Get Vaccinated

Friday January 28, 2022

Ann Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, and Jack Barry, a post-doctoral research associate for the Center, are the authors of “This Untapped Tool Could Help Boost …

Center for Public Interest Communications to Offer Communication Strategy Sessions for Social Change Organizations

Wednesday December 1, 2021

The Center for Public Interest Communications at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications in collaboration with Stanford Social Innovation Review will present How to Power Up Your Communications Strategy with the Science of Systems …

Annie Neimand Comments on How to Craft a Message for Positive Change

Monday September 20, 2021

Annie Neimand, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications research director, is featured in “How to Build a Transformative Narrative” published in the Canadian magazine Raccords on Sept. 9. …