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Cynthia Barnett authors National Geographic article on the effects and discoveries from Florida’s Rodman Reservoir drawdown

Thursday January 15, 2026

Cynthia Barnett, Director of Climate and Environment Reporting Initiatives, is the author of “See a ghost ‘fairyland’ forest reemerge in Florida” published in National Geographic on Jan. 13. …
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Nathan Carpenter comments on current and future trends for Public Relations measurements and analytics

Thursday January 15, 2026

Nathan Carpenter, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Atlas Lab director, is featured in “Future of PR: Measurement and Analytics in 2050” an episode of the …
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Mia Carbone to join UFCJC as Journalism Assistant Professor in August 2026

Wednesday January 14, 2026

Mia Carbone will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications as an assistant professor in the Department of Journalism in August 2026. Carbone will receive her Ph.D. in …
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UFCJC alumna and Journalism student recognized in 2025-26 Hearst Journalism Awards Multimedia Narrative Storytelling competition

Tuesday January 13, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumna Ashleigh Lucas, B.S. Journalism 2025, and Journalism senior Nicole Borman placed third and ninth, respectively, in the …
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Using virtual reality to share memories can increase group bonding

Tuesday January 13, 2026

A new study has found that revisiting past positive social interactions in virtual reality (VR) can strengthen bonds. The findings were featured in “Virtual placemaking: self-built environments and …
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Evan Kropp comments on how effective communication helps students make college choices

Monday January 12, 2026

Evan Kropp, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) executive director of Distance Education, is the author of “How more relevant communication creates more college …
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UFCJC student journalist places third in 2025-2026 Hearst Journalism Awards Television Features competition

Wednesday January 7, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism senior Juan Carlos Chaoui placed third in the 2025-2026 Hearst Journalism Awards Television I Features Competition. …
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Social bots used in political campaigns can amplify messages and influence sentiment

Tuesday January 6, 2026

A new study has found that social bots significantly shaped the Ohio 2022 midterm election agenda by amplifying campaign messages, boosting negative sentiment and influencing which issues gained …
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New study reviews climate change information dissemination in two Caribbean countries

Tuesday January 6, 2026

A new study explores how climate change is discussed in two climate-vulnerable societies in the Caribbean. The findings were featured in “Climate Communication as Statecraft: A Content Analysis of …
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New Hampshire Bulletin earns Collier Spotlight Quarterly Certificate Award

Tuesday January 6, 2026

The second Collier Spotlight award, a quarterly certificate recognizing groundbreaking reporting on state government institutions, is awarded to the New Hampshire Bulletin and reporter William …

The Department of Journalism celebrates its 100th anniversary

Monday December 22, 2025

This year, the Department of Journalism, the oldest department within the College of Journalism and Communications, celebrated its 100th anniversary. For the past century, the department has grown from a single class in the basement of Anderson Hall into a robust network of 22 faculty and more than 550 students, all working together to mold the next generation of journalists and communicators.

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New study explores annual reports vs. social media in corporate communications

Tuesday December 16, 2025

A new study explores how organizations manage communication priorities using annual reports and social media for employer branding. The findings were featured in “A qualitative comparison of …