Student Organizations
The College of Journalism and Communications offers its students many opportunities to develop professionally and personally through student organizations. If you need assistance in determining what would be a good fit for you, you may contact Dr. Katrice Graham, Director of the Knight Division, for assistance at KGraham@jou.ufl.edu.
If you are in student organization leadership, please read this document on room reservations for registered student organizations.
Update Your Organization Information
Please use this form to provide the College of Journalism and Communications with your updated E-Board information. We use this information to keep current on the organizations associated with Journalism and Communications careers. This helps us improve our outreach process for events like Student Involvement Day and career opportunities like potential guest speakers, sponsors, mentors, contests, and internships and fellowships.
CJC Sponsored Student Organizations
Graduate Students in Mass Communication Association
GSMCA is a student run organization in the College of Journalism and Communications. It serves as the liaison between the College of Journalism of Mass Communication, the Graduate Student Council and the graduate students. The association’s primary purpose is to assist, advise, and inform incoming and currently enrolled graduate students about the program, the university, and living in Gainesville.
Web: https://www.jou.ufl.edu/graduate-old/research-and-theory/gsmca/
Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/kiRkCaP6qeQd5VQV/?mibextid=K35XfP
Journalism & Communications Ambassadors (JCA)
The Journalism and Communications Ambassadors are dedicated to promoting high standards of excellence in the University of Florida’s College of Journalism & Communications by giving all students access to opportunities for both academic and personal development. This is accomplished by hosting the official college tours, serving as volunteers for various college events and programs, and providing meaningful resources and mentorship to current students.
Web: jca.jou.ufl.edu
Facebook: @ufjca
Instagram: @ufjca
X/Twitter: @ufjca
Email: ufjcapresident@gmail.com
Independent UF Student Organizations
Advertising Organizations
Ad Society
Ad Society is the largest advertising student organization at the University of Florida. Students can network and build connections with both advertising industry professionals and with fellow students who share the same passion for advertising. Each year, Ad Society hosts guest speakers from leading advertising agencies, schedules trips to visit agencies around the country, sponsors workshops for professional development, and organizes social/networking events for members. All experience levels are welcome! Open to all majors.
Instagram: @ufadsociety
LinkedIn: @uf-advertising-society
Email: ufadsociety@gmail.com
Adgorithm
Adgorithm is UF’s first computational advertising club that bridges creativity and technology. We explore how data, AI, and large language models are reshaping the future of advertising through hands-on projects, workshops, and creative experiments. Members learn how to work with data, from basic data handling to building AI-driven advertising solutions and collaborate across majors to prepare for the next generation of intelligent advertising
Open to all majors and experience levels.
Instagram: @adgorithmuf
LinkedIn: @uf-adgorithm
Email: adgorithm.uf@gmail.com
Advnt
Advnt is a student organization focused on creativity in advertising. Each year, Advnt creates a digital and print portfolio that showcases the best creative advertising work on campus. The Advnt team is made up of copywriters, art directors, illustrators, project managers, social media strategists and web designers. It’s a great place to learn more about the ins and outs of creative work within advertising. All experience levels are welcome! Open to all majors.
Instagram: @advntuf
LinkedIn: @advnt-uf
Email: ufadvnt@gmail.com
Elevate Agency
Elevate is UF’s only 100% student-run advertising agency. Students work with real clients on real projects. They gain valuable hands-on experience in areas such as account management, research, strategy, creative development, social media content creation, project management, and media planning. There is no need for prior advertising knowledge to join Elevate! Applications open every fall and spring. Open to all majors.
Instagram: @ufelevate
LinkedIn: @ufelevate
Website: ufelevate.wixsite.com/elevateagency
Email: ufeleavate@gmail.com
SOLV Digital
SOLV Digital is a fully remote, student-led digital consulting agency that partners with startup companies. SOLV brings together students from all disciplines to gain hands-on experience in learning what makes early-stage businesses successful- from social media strategy to technology consulting and finance. SOLV is open to all majors, with no prior experience or application required.
Instagram: @solv_uf
LinkedIn: @106792612
Email: solvdigital.uf@gmail.com
Journalism Organizations
Atrium
Atrium magazine, named after the open space in Weimer Hall, is a student-produced publication that aims to tell true stories from Florida that are deeply reported and artfully told. It focuses on issues important or unique to the Sunshine State — from the environment to changing demographics to racial justice. The magazine tells stories of people whose voices have not always been heard and of communities that have been underserved. Compelling stories told both in print and through visual journalism.
Web: atriummag.org
Facebook: @atriummagazine
X/Twitter: @atrium_magazine
Instagram: @atriummagazine
LinkedIn: @atrium-magazine
Email: atriummagazineuf@gmail.com
Gator Chapter of the Association of Black Journalist (GatorABJ)
GatorABJ, The Gator Chapter of the Association of Black Journalists, is a student chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. As an organization operating under the auspice of NABJ, we’re dedicated to putting black communicators on the right track towards their career while creating a sense of community in the J-school. We are NOT limited to just journalists, we are inclusive to ALL communication majors.
Instagram: @gatorabj
National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists Gator Chapter is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in journalism.
Instagram: @nahj_uf
National Press Photographers Association
The National Press Photographers Association is dedicated to the advancement of photojournalism, its creation, editing and distribution, in all news media. NPPA encourages photojournalists to reflect high standards of quality in their professional performance and in their personal code of ethics. NPPA vigorously promotes freedom of the press in all its forms. To this end, NPPA provides continuing educational programs and fraternalism without bias, as we support and acknowledge the best the profession has to offer. Our members include still and television photographers, editors, students and representatives of businesses that serve the photojournalism industry.
Instagram: @ufnppa
Sparks Magazine
Sparks is an Asian American student-run magazine that aims to share the Asian American Pacific Islander experience with the community while elevate student voices.
Instagram: @sparks_magazine
LinkedIn: @sparks-magazine
Issuu: issuu.com/sparksmagazine/2
Email: ufeditor@sparks-mag.com
Tower Yearbook
Tower Yearbook captures moments and documents memories for the University of Florida community. UF’s first yearbook was published in 1910, originally titled “The Seminole.” When the book made its revival years later, it was given a new, gator-centric name: The Tower. The Tower Yearbooks were consistently made up until 2008, where the book went on another hiatus. Tower made its return to campus in 2020 and the team now has a staff of photographers, interviewers, designers, and writers.
Instagram: @uftoweryearbook
LinkedIn: @uf-tower-yearbook
Email: uftoweryearbook@gmail.com
Adviser: Ted Spiker
Media Production, Management, and Technology Organizations
ChomPics
ChomPics is our national award-winning production group. An offshoot of National Broadcasting Society, students in ChomPics have produced a variety of comedy, dramatic, and entertainment news programs.
Web: chompicsproductions.weebly.com
Instagram: @chompicsproductions
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoP7RoSFMqlbKj3PJD_C76g
F.E.M Films
FEM Films is a student-run organization dedicated to empowering women in film while creating opportunities for all students to get involved in the filmmaking process. Through short films, music videos, advertisements, photoshoots, and other creative projects, members gain hands-on experience both in front of and behind the camera. FEM Films provides a collaborative space for students to explore their interests, develop their skills, and bring creative ideas to life.
Web: www.femfilmsinc.com
Instagram: @fem_films_
LinkedIn: @fem-films-inc
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCZkYg4xmQ7U01smPPbI6pyA
Email: filmsfem@gmail.com
Adviser: Iman Zawahry
Lavender Media Productions
Instagram: @lavender.mp
Lucero Films
Instagram: @lucero_film
Public Relations Organizations
Alpha PR
UF Alpha PR is the University of Florida’s student-run PR firm. We provide PR, social media, event management and other services to real clients, allowing students to get hands-on experience outside the classroom and help real organizations succeed.
Facebook: @AlphaPRoduction
Instagram: @ufalphapr
LinkedIn: @uf-alpha-pr
Email: ufalphaproductions@gmail.com
Asian Communicators Association (ACA)
The purpose of Asian Communicators Association is to promote diverse experiences and voices within the College by creating an inclusive, judgement-free zone to discuss the intersections of Asian-American culture and the communications field.
Facebook: @UFAPRSA
Instagram: @uf_aca
LinkedIn: @ufaprsa
Email: ufaprsacomms@gmail.com
Black Public Relations Student Society (BPRSS)
The nation’s second Black Public Relations Student Society is here at the University it Florida! Our purpose is to advance the practice of public relations as a marketing discipline, serve as the voice for students of color who will soon be working in the communications field nationwide and empower members through support, resources and education. BPRSS offers guidance and assistance to University of Florida students interested in the media and communication industries. We strive for an increase in mentorship, collaboration, leadership, integrity, community engagement and success!”
Facebook: UF BPRSS
Instagram: @UFBPRSS
Email: ufbprss@gmail.com
Chomp FPRA
Chomp is part of a statewide organization under the name of the Florida Public Relations Association. The purpose of Chomp is to promote the highest standards of public relations ethics as defined in the Florida Public Relations Association’s Code of Ethics. It will also provide forums for the effective exchange of public relations knowledge, ideas, trends and innovations while initiating educational programs concerning public relations. Chomp will strive to foster cooperation, friendship and professionalism among members, faculty, practitioners and other like-minded organizations. Chomp is affiliated with, and will work closely with the Gainesville Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association incorporating professional relationships to help the members gain knowledge, internship/work experience and additional professional opportunities. Chomp allows members to build professional relationships, grow industry knowledge, find internship/work experience and gain leadership opportunities.
Instagram: @chompfpra
Hispanic Public Relations Student Association (HPRSA)
Founded in 2018, HPRSA is the nation’s first student-led public relations association dedicated to the interest and/or expertise of the Hispanic market. Its mission is to advance the practice of Hispanic public relations as a marketing discipline; to serve as the voice for students working in the Hispanic communications field nationwide; and to empower its members through resources, education and a community that will support them throughout their careers.
Instagram: @ufhprsa
LinkedIn: UF HPRSA
X/Twitter: @ufhprsa
Email: ufhprsa@gmail.com
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
The Public Relations Student Society of America is one of the most prestigious organizations at the University of Florida and one of the strongest and largest chapters in the nation. It provides superior pre-professional development that consistently places its members ahead of the competition in today’s fierce job market.
Web: www.alphaprssa.org
Facebook: UF PRSSA
Instagram: @ufprssa
Email: ufprssa@gmail.com
Sports Media Organizations
Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM)
AWSM@Florida is UF’s collegiate chapter of the Association for Women in Sports Media. AWSM@Florida hopes to help students get their dream job in sports, whether it’s journalism, public or media relations, advertising, broadcast or anything in between. AWSM@Florida provides all kinds of resources for students to get involved in the field, such as speakers, events and networking opportunities with fellow sports-loving students and media professionals.
Instagram: @ufawsm
X/Twitter: @UFAWSM
Email: ufawsm@gmail.com
Adviser: Roxane Coche
Public Relations in Sports Management (PRISM)
LinkedIn: @ufprism
Instagram: @ufprism
Associated Press Sports Editors (ASPE)
Advisor: Ryan Hunt
Special Interest Organizations
Public Interest Communications Student Association
The Public Interest Communications Student Association aspires to cultivate the development of communicators interested in effecting positive social change with an emphasis on science-driven approaches. PICSA offers opportunities to learn and grow in the public interest communications field through education, hands-on experience and community.
Email: floridapicsa@gmail.com
Instagram: @floridapicsa
Facebook: @floridapicsa
X/Twitter: @floridapicsa
LinkedIn: @floridapicsa
Adviser: Angela Bradbery
Instagram: @gatoruserdesign
LinkedIn: @gator-user-design
General Organizations
Hispanic Communicators Association
HCA was founded in 1992. Its membership encompasses students from all college majors. Based on total Hispanic enrollment, HCA has the highest percentage of participation of any of the college’s minority student media organizations.
Web: hcaatuf.wixsite.com/hcauf
Instagram: @hcassociation
Email: hcaatuf@gmail.com