The Public Relations Department’s mission is to provide exemplary leadership, education and scholarship to advance public relations through effective communication and actions in support of a civil society and democratic ideals. The department educates the standard bearers of the profession for an interdependent local and global society.
Public Interest Communications
Strategic and science -based communication to affect societal change
For more information on the Public Relations Department, send an e-mail to Interim Department Chair Myiah Hutchens, or fill out the form on the right.
Congratulations to Dr. @RitaMen_UF on being named the 2022 Krieghbaum Under-40 Award Winner!
This award is one of @AEJMC's highest honors and is awarded to members under 40 years of age who have shown outstanding achievement and effort in teaching, research and public service.
Congrats to Linjuan Rita Men, Florida, who has been selected as the recipient of AEJMC’s 2022 Hillier Krieghbaum Under-40 Award.
Moderating and presenting in the Political Comm session @MyiahHutchens does it all. #ica22 @UFJSchool @UFPRDepartment
Looking forward to our roundtable on public interest communications at 5 pm w/ fabulous colleagues @aoutah @SummerDHarlow @ProfJGregg @NewsinContextSF @debmedeiros. Come join our discussion! 343 Palais des Congres. #ica22
Do you know an aspiring outdoor writer, #photographer, or digital media maven? Florida Sea Grant & @FOWAORG are seeking applications for its FOWA Scholarship for #Outdoor #Communicators! Deadline to apply is June 20 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Lrbmb7
Congratulations to the @ufprssa Bateman team for placing second in this year's Bateman Case Study Competition. The recognition of our @UFPRDepartment students continues to grow. https://twitter.com/PRSSANational/status/1524813723797446657
Congratulations to the 2022 Bateman Case Study Winners! 🏆 In first place: @unlprssa, in second place: @ufprssa, and in third place: @byu_prssa (Provo Team)! Huge round of applause to everyone! 🎉
A huge congratulations to our incredible @UF Bateman Team for placing second out of 51 entries in the @PRSSANational 2022 Bateman Case Study Competition! We're so proud of all your hard work. What an amazing accomplishment! #GoGators
Just returned from DC where we met with wonderful folks at @HowardU (site of event). The space is beautiful! Registration is free. Whether you already teach students to use communications for social good or just want to learn more, this institute is for you! Get your spot now! https://twitter.com/UFJSchool/status/1524022697822466049
Join us for the Public Interest Communications Summer Institute
for public interest scholars and practitioners from June 22-24, 2022 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Click the link to register: https://www.jou.ufl.edu/pic-summer-institute/
A big congratulations to Dr. @MyiahHutchens on being named our new PR Department Interim Chair! ✨
We're so thankful to have Dr. Hutchens as part of our department and are excited to see all that we accomplish under her leadership!
Myiah Hutchens Named Public Relations Department Interim Chair
Myiah Hutchens, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Associate Professo...
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Congratulations to @GolinGlobal for being named North American Agency of the Year at the @Provoke_News #SABREAwards! A special shoutout to our honorary Gator @scott_farrell and @UF alumni on the team!
We are so proud of the big things you're doing, and as always, #GoGators! 🐊
#SABREAwards NORTH AMERICA AGENCY OF THE YEAR winner: @GolinGlobal
Natasha Sherwood, Executive Director of Independent Electrical Contractors Florida West Coast Chapter and @UF PR alumna, has been appointed to the State Apprenticeship Advisory Council by @GovRonDeSantis.
Read more here:
CJC Alumna Appointed to Florida Apprenticeship Advisory Council
Natasha Sherwood, B.S. Public Relations 1996, M.A.M.C 1998, has been appointed to the State Apprenticeship Advisory Co...
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Congratulations to our incredible @UFJSchool student leader @LaurenCasole for being elected as Vice President of Member Services on the 2022-2023 @PRSSANational Committee! We are so proud of you and can't wait to see #PRSSANational grow! 👏
PRSSA is proud to introduce the 2022—2023 National Committee! Thank you to all the delegates and candidates who participated. We look forward to seeing how these leaders advance the Society next year. #PRSSA #PRSSANational
"I’ve learned that if you desire to achieve something, you shouldn’t allow anything or anyone to hold you back," @UF PR alumna @AngelaNull6 said.
Read more about her unique journey from ballerina to @PRWeekUS Outstanding Student of 2022 here: https://culpwrit.com/2022/05/02/how-a-former-professional-ballerina-became-prweeks-outstanding-student-2022/
How a Former Professional Ballerina Became PRWeek’s Outstanding Student of 2022 https://culpwrit.com/2022/05/02/how-a-former-professional-ballerina-became-prweeks-outstanding-student-2022/ #AngelaNull @UFJSchool @PRWeekUS
Congratulations to our @UF Gators @gabybalayla, @adcook22 and @carolynmlok on the @PlankCenterPR 2022 Emerging Leaders Committee! We are so proud of this amazing team and their commitment to building bridges that help new practitioners become successful leaders! 🐊
We are overjoyed to share our 2022 Emerging Leaders Committee. These incredible leaders are the future of our profession and represent the best of leadership, mentorship, diversity and ethics in their personal and professional lives. We are honored to have them on our team!
Congratulations, Class of 2022! 🎓🐊
On behalf of everyone in the public relations department, thank you for all your hard work and determination. As you go forth into the next phase of your life, know that you will always have the Gator nation here to support you.
Congratulations, CommuniGators! We are so excited to celebrate with you.
Our graduate recognition ceremony starts at 6:30 pm and will be live-streamed at https://bit.ly/3vi3nrX.
A full schedule of CJC events can be found at https://bit.ly/3KtU2Ss.
#UFgrad #UFCJCgrad
Trading ballet shoes for a PR career🩰
After spending a decade as a professional ballerina, Angela Null discovered her passion for PR and began a new career via UF Online. Plus she's the recipient of @PRWeekUS's 2022 Outstanding Student Award! Go Gators!🙌
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We’re so proud of undergrad student Paola Alvarado & grad students @ptwright and @jade_hecker for being selected as @LAGRANTFoundatn 2022 Scholarship Recipients!
The LAGRANT Foundation awards scholarships to 50 ethnically diverse students every year. Congrats, and Go Gators! ✨
Introducing TLF's 2022 Scholarship Recipients! #TLF24YRIMPACT https://conta.cc/3L1qxIw
A BIG congrats to @MickeyNall for winning the @FPRA_GNV 2021-2022 Professional of the Year Award that recognizes his outstanding performance & service to the PR profession.
Our students are lucky to learn from him every day. We're so proud!🐊
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Congratulations to Advisory Council member @gmondshein, cofounder and managing partner @SourceCodeComms, for being named to the 2022 #40GatorsUnder40 class! Such a well-deserved honor.
Congratulations to @gmondshein for being selected to the 2022 #40GatorsUnder40 class! Greg is co-founder and managing partner of @SourceCodeComms. He is a '04 graduate of @UFJSchool and '05 graduate of @UFWarrington College of Business. @gothamgatorclub #GoGators #GatorNation
Our #CJCxNYC program this summer would not be possible without the brilliant thinking, tireless work and problem-solving savvy of these women (and a few not pictured!). I cannot thank you all enough for your contribution to @UFJSchool and your fellow students. 🤩 We’re doing it!
Congrats to @SunnyYufanQin who won Graduate Student of the Year & @CataSantanaH who was honored as a top 5 finalist for Undergrad Student of the Year at the 2022 @PRNEWS’ Social Impact Awards in Washington D.C.! We’re so beyond proud and can’t wait to see what’s next! #GoGators
