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Áine Pennello has joined the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Innovation News Center as a multimedia reporter and producer, and will assume the role of “Morning Edition” news anchor. She will also be a reporter for WUFT platforms. “Morning Edition” is broadcast Monday through Friday from…

David Cuillier, director of the  Brechner Freedom of Information Project, will provide a national overview of the ability for people to access government information at the Newspaper Association Managers conference on Dec. 4 in Washington, D.C. The organization represents directors of state, regional, national and international press associations, which assist…

The November 2023 edition of the  Journal of Civic Information, published by the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Freedom of Information Project, features a new study “Owning the Police: Crime Data, Copyright, and Public Information” by Jay Wagner of Marquette University. The study indicates that about…

Sponsor: NIHCM Foundation Funding Opportunity Title: The NIHCM Foundation Data-Driven Storytelling Award Key words: online reporting, health, health care Link to RFP:  https://nihcm.org/awards/data-driven-storytelling Agency deadline: 01/31/2024 Funding available: $20,000 Period of performance: Entries must originally have been published in 2023. Program Background: The NIHCM Foundation Data-Driven Storytelling Award (formerly the Digital Media Award)…

Celeste Wagner, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism assistant professor, has been chosen to participate in the Spring 2024 UF International Center Global Learning Institute. The Global Learning Institute equips faculty to internationalize their courses through engagement with campus resources, technology and collaboration with other faculty members…

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism 1984 Former University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications News Directors Catherine Harwood and Tom Krynski taught their students how to work on deadline and get things done in minutes, or even seconds, instilling in them a hard-work ethic that Christine van Blokland, B.S.,…

A new study has found that different types of conversations can either facilitate or hinder the formation of public opinion on a controversial topic in a digital platform. The findings by Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising associate professor and department chair, and UFCJC…

The American Meteorological Society is hosting an internship and career panel with reporters, meteorologists, and producers from FOX Weather in New York City THIS WEDNESDAY, the 29th at 6pm! Come join us in Turlington 3018 for pizza and networking! Join our GroupMe for more updates on meeting times and weather opportunities…

Ad Society GBM – Thursday, Nov. 30th @ 6pm – Gannett Auditorium. Guest speaker (in person) is Christopher Bower, Head of Global Brand & Social @ Cirque du Soleil (and past CJC grad)! Open to everyone!

advnt – Submissions OPEN for advnt vol. 6! Submit your best creative work to advnt vol 6. Whether it was a project for a class, a personal project, a work project, etc. we want to see it!

The application portal for the Fall 2024 abroad program just opened! Work on the Paris Paralympics and spend Fall 2024 in Europe! This unique, three-month study abroad program is open to any undergraduate student! It includes 12 credit hours and is divided into three phases: Phase 1, Aug. 19 to…

David Arreola is a Democratic candidate running for Florida House District 22. His team is seeking applications for interns. To be considered, applicants need to complete this Campaign Internship Application and should review the Internship Overview. Reach out to Corbin Verschaeve campaign@davidarreola.com with any questions about the campaign for the…