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David Cuillier, director of the Brechner Freedom of Information Project, is the author of “Growing Secrecy Limits Government Accountability” published on theconversation.com on March 11. In the article, Cuillier focuses on how government agencies are increasingly hiding their work from the public and how this behavior can have significant ramifications. Cuillier…

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology instructional assistant professor, is featured in “House to Vote on TikTok Ban: Here’s What You Need to Know” posted on CNBC.com on March 8. Selepak and NBC and MSNBC Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos appeared on…

David Cuillier, director of the Brechner Freedom of Information Project, is quoted in “Sunny State Turned Cloudy: A Boca Raton Lawsuit Illustrates ‘Erosion’ of Florida’s Public Records Law” published in the South Florida Sun Sentinel on March 10. The article focuses on Florida’s Sunshine Law requiring government meetings and documents to…

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) will induct five alumni into the College’s Hall of Fame at an annual awards ceremony on April 20, 2024. This honor was created in 1970 to recognize alumni who have excelled in their careers and has been awarded to only 177 alumni out of…

David Cuillier, director of the Brechner Freedom of Information Project, is quoted in “Patchwork of ‘Broken’ Systems for Resolving Open Records Disputes Exists Across U.S. States” published on The Huntsville (Alabama) Item’s website on March 7. The article focuses on nurse Dana Holladay-Hollified’s quest to find out the salaries of hospital…

Sponsor: Florida Humanities Council Funding Opportunity Title: Florida Humanities Council: Community Project Grants Key words: media programming, humanities, Florida, local communities Link to RFA: https://floridahumanities.org/funding-opportunities/community-project-grants/ Deadline: 04/03/2024, 08/07/24, 12/4/24 Available Funding: up to $10,0000 Period of performance: up to 12 months Program Background: Florida Humanities’ Community Project Grants are awarded to…

NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application. Sponsor: Department of State Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Mission in Morocco Public Diplomacy Grant Program Annual Program Statement (APS) for Fiscal Year 2024 Key words: Morocco, climate change, civic life, diversity Link to RFP:  https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352717 Internal deadline:…

NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application. Sponsor: Department of State of the Embassy of the United States in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic Funding Opportunity Title: Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Cultural and Educational Programs (“Public Diplomacy Grants Program”) Key words: Kyrgyz Republic, independent…

Five University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumni were selected for UF Alumni Association’s 2024 “40 Gators Under 40” Awards. The awards recognize young alumni whose achievements positively reflect UF. The 2024 honorees include: Ashley Andrews, B.S. Journalism 2007, is vice president and group creative director for…

David Cuillier, director of the Brechner Freedom of Information Project, is quoted in “Volusia Sheriff’s Office Leaves News-Journal Off Invitation List to Press Conference” published in The Daytona Beach News Journal on March 5. The story focuses on Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood who has repeatedly not invited The Daytona Beach News…

Florida Trend Executive Editor Amy Keller recently served as a guest speaker for Fresh Take Business, a new, advanced reporting course for University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists. She shares her experience in “A Fresh Take” posted on floridatrend.com on Feb. 29. The course combines…