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By Michelle Holder, B.S. Journalism 2022 Nina Salvaggio Wagner never imagined she could have an impact at a large company like Lockheed Martin. But the insights she gained during her studies for an online Master’s in Global Strategic Communication from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications led…

The FIFA Women’s World Cup was a steeple of professional sports in the summers of 2015 and 2019. Did newspapers deem the story newsworthy enough to reach the front page? Research by Roxane Coche, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology associate chair…

Spring 2023 Careers in Communication Fair Date: March 28, 2023 Time: 10 AM – 2 PM Location: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom Students and alumni interested in internships and job opportunities related to advertising, journalism, public relations, media production, management, and technology, and related communications industries are invited to the Careers in Communication Fair…

A new study has found that critical race parenting allows youth to comprehend and vocalize their racialized experiences. The findings by Rachel Grant, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism assistant professor, and Tennessee State University Assistant Professor and CJC alumnus Diane Ezeh Aruah,  were included in “With…

Won-Ki Moon, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, and Jiyoung Lee, an assistant professor at Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea, are the co-recipients of a 2023 Korean American Communication Association (KACA)-Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) Research Grant for their study “Virtual Influencers for…

Join us virtually on Wednesday, March 22nd from 10:00am – 2:15pm for the 3rd annual NBCU Academy Global Next Level Summit! During this complimentary event, attendees will learn the art of how masterful storytelling is critical to success in journalism, entertainment, sports broadcasting and creative careers. Your ability to weave a narrative…

Event: The Samuel Proctor Oral History Program presents The Future of Florida Springs: A Discussion on Springs Health. Event date: April 1, 2023 11:00 am – 2 pm EST Event Location: Pugh Hall at the University of Florida (296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, FL) For in-person register below: https://bit.ly/3ZErcHe Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3HDa6TM…

Alexus Cleavenger, B.S. Journalism 2022, has received seventh place in the 2022-23 Hearst Journalism Awards Television II News Competition. Entries focused on breaking or developing news stories related to campus, community, national or international issues, sports, business, investigative, science or weather stories. Cleavenger is currently working as a reporter at…

CJC students, faculty and staff, please join us for the inaugural: CJC Senior Showcase & Open House March 27, 2023 6 to 8 p.m. Weimer Hall RSVP by March 23 At this event, you will have the opportunity to: Talk one-on-one with CJC seniors as they display their portfolios in…

Learn, explore and live in New York City this fall semester. Apply to CJCXNYC for the Fall 2023 semester! This program is open to CJC juniors and seniors. Immersive Fall Elective Information: Spend 10 weeks immersed in the media and communications industry in New York City this fall with CJCxNYC.…

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations program has been named the 2023 PRWeek Outstanding Education Program. Public Relations senior Sarah Main was named Outstanding Student of the Year. The PRWeek Awards, now in its 24th year, is considered one of the most prestigious award…

Janet Coats, managing director of the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology (CTMT) at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, will speak about the College’s Brechner Center for Freedom of Information at the Alachua County Library District’s Freedom of Information Day on March 16 at 5…