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University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumnus Brett Posner-Ferdman, B.S. Journalism 2024 and UF College of Liberal Arts B.A Political Science 2024, recently presented research to scholars and experts in global freedom information at the Global Conference on Transparency Research in Brussels, Belgium. The paper, “Dark Deserts:…

Six students and staff from The Agency at the University of Florida, the marketing agency at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communication’s (UFCJC), attended the exclusive Disney Upfront, the annual event where media companies showcase new content and programming plans to major advertisers and media buyers. Disney…

“A Seat at the Table,” a documentary directed and produced by University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) senior Sophia Abolfathi and alumnus Robert Bailey, B.S. Telecommunication 2023,  was named an official selection at the Roxbury International Film Festival being held June 20…

Benjamin Johnson, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising associate professor and interim director of the STEM Translational Communication Center, visited the University of Dubrovnik in Croatia from May 5-11. The trip was part of an Erasmus+ mobility agreement that facilitates student and faculty exchange between the…

WUFT Media Services, in the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Division of Media Properties, is the recipient of a 2024 Communicator Awards Award of Excellence in the General-Live Events category for a “WUFT Amplified” episode featuring Casey Jones II. “WUFT Amplified” features rising stars from North Central…

Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications  Advertising associate professor and chair, was named a 2024 University of Florida Research Foundation (UFRF) Professor. The three-year professorships are awarded to UF faculty who have a distinguished record of research and a strong research agenda that is likely to…

International First Opportunity NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application. Sponsor: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Papua New Guinea Funding Opportunity Title: Annual Program Statement for U.S. Embassy Port Moresby Key words: New Guinea, media literacy Link to RFP: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353524 Internal deadline: 05/21/2024-…

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC)  and Democracy Fund today announced a $225,000 grant to support a multi-university research project that will aid government agencies in handling unduly burdensome public records requests without restricting the flow of civic information. In recent years, some state and local…

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumnus Silas Morgan, B.S. Journalism 2024, was selected for the 2024 class of the POLITICO Journalism Institute (PJI), an intensive training program designed to advance newsroom diversity. The competitive program, from May 28 – June 7, is hosted by POLITICO, a…

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Michael and Linda Connelly Senior Lecturer in Investigative Reporting, is quoted in “Data Glitch Leads to Error and a Reminder for Journalists” published on poynter.com on May 2. The article features what happened after an inaccurate restaurant inspection was…

International First Opportunity NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application. No internal submissions have been received, so it is now open to the first application submitted. Sponsor: Department of State, U.S. EMBASSY COTONOU PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request…

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Bateman Case Study Competition team has received first place in the 2024 national contest. The UFCJC team, led by Public Relations Lecturer Christine Bucan, was comprised of Public Relations seniors Shandia Lewis-Booker, Olivia…