Journalism
The CJC Journalism Department combines the foundational principles of journalism with new technology to provide students with the skills to be effective and compelling storytellers, journalists and communicators.
For more information on the Journalism Department, send an e-mail to Department Chair Ted Spiker, or fill out the form on the right.
So great to have @schwanksta of @propublica and @keithlalexander @dataeditor of @washingtonpost as guest speakers in our @UFJSchool investigative reporting class. Some serious journalism talent brainstorming with students on upcoming projects
So proud of @katie_delk (3rd) and @AlanHalaly (top 20) for placing in the @HearstAwardsSF for explanatory reporting in the @UFJSchool @WUFTNews series WATERSHED, sponsored @pulitzercenter. .

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I’m super excited to have placed FIRST in the Hearst Television Features competition!
I am beyond thankful for @HarrisonHove and the rest of the @UFJSchool staff for pushing me and making this whole thing possible.
I can’t wait to continue in the competition in June! #GoGators🐊
Incredibly honored to have placed 4th in the 2022-23 Hearst Television Features Competition! I’m excited to compete in the semi-final round for a spot in the National Championship. Special thanks to @ufjschool, @WUFTNews & my mentors, especially @harrisonhove, for the support!
Well-earned and spot-on praise for @petitus25 https://twitter.com/jeffpearlman/status/1608854549237993476

The new journalism substack is out—the best (and some worst) of media in 2022. https://pearlman.substack.com/p/the-yang-slinger-vol-xxvii
I’m so proud to have placed 11th in the Hearst Feature Writing Competition! A massive thank you to @TheMoniBasu and @GaliczaNatalia who supported me through this piece — & allowed me to write about a wacky treasure hunt. ;) And thank you for the shoutout, @UFJSchool!📰💙 https://twitter.com/UFJSchool/status/1605284410592468994
We are so proud of Journalism senior @ajlotz8 for placing 11th in the Hearst Journalism Awards Feature Writing Competition! Congratulations Avery!
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A message to our fall 2022 grads from @DeanHubBrown
Congratulations #CommuniGators! 🐊🎓 #UFgrad
I’m so excited to say that I’m returning to @TheAlligator for my sixth and final semester as Editor-In-Chief!
Here’s why you should apply to join our rockstar team of reporters, photographers, editors and more, led by @vernocera, @AuroraCeciliaM and me:
https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/11/spring-2023-applications-the-independent-florida-alligator
Time for my favorite Monday activity: walking around campus holding @TheAlligator to remind people to get their copy 😎
WOW: Three generations of @UF @UFJSchool sports Solomons in Weimer:
George Solomon, retired sports M.E., @washingtonpost
@asolomon6, producer @espn
@B_soly11, student @ESPNGainesville
Thank you to moderators @CristinaEspinet @Shawn_Humphrey2. Photo: @denisevickers
This is the first election for a lot of the students here, and they are handling it beautifully. @UF @UFJSchool @UFJouDept #GreatJob
Election Night in our Innovation News Center. Students delivering news up to the minute. Things are hopping here! @UF @UFJSchool
Award-winning journalist @JasonLeopold being interviewed by @sganim at the first @BrechnerCenter Speaker Series event discussing using FOIA as a tool for investigations. Hosted by @GrahamCenter
(1/3) Tues marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Clean Water Act, a model for coming together to do Big Things, even in divided times. Join @UFJSchool & @GrahamCenter 6p 10/18 @UF's Pugh Hall or online to reflect on that watershed moment, threats facing #water today & solutions.
College journalists! Come join us for a virtual info session about Tampa Bay Times summer internships in news, photo, sports & engagement. Plus LOTS of advice on crafting a standout application.
Open to all. Just save this Zoom link and join on 10/19: http://tbtim.es/timesinterninfo
.@UFJSchool gators are representing at @RTDNA’s Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala in New York. The gators won TWO National Student Murrow Awards this year, more than any other college or university. This is our 2nd and 3rd National Student Murrow Awards in program history. 🔷🔶🐊🔶🔷
No fewer than five @UFJSchool undergraduate journalists across southwest Florida today doing important reporting on Hurricane Ian recovery for @FreshTakeFla @WUFTNews
Thanks @UFCJCGrad Perspectives class and Dr. Sri for inviting me to share my research! I enjoyed talking about media history and critical/ cultural studies! @UFJSchool @UFJouDept