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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…

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Posted: March 8, 2024

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…

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Posted: March 8, 2024

NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application. Agency:  Department of State Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Mission Türkiye, Public Diplomacy Grants Program Key words: Turkey, media, disinformation Link to RFA: https://tr.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grant-opportunities/public-diplomacy-grants-program-fy24/ Internal deadline: 03/20/2024 – submit project summary, budget, justification, and biosketches via Infoready portal: https://ufresearch.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1933746 Deadline if selected: 05/02/2024 Available Funding:…

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Posted: March 8, 2024

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:…

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Posted: March 8, 2024

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…

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Posted: March 8, 2024

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 WARSAW AND U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL KRAKOW, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION (PD POLAND) Funding Opportunity Title: PD…

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Posted: March 8, 2024

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…

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Posted: March 7, 2024

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…

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Posted: March 7, 2024

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…

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Posted: March 5, 2024

Kristi Dosh, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations adjunct lecturer, is featured in a segment on the SEC Network’s “The Paul Finebaum Show” on Feb. 28. Dosh, a sports business contributor for Forbes and the founder of BusinessofCollegeSports.com, discusses the injunction granted in Tennessee vs. NCAA.…

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Posted: March 5, 2024

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology instructional assistant professor, is quoted in “TikTok Mostly Passive Consumption Platform Dominated By Active Posters, Study Shows” posted on cbs12.com on Feb. 23. The story focuses on a TikTok study indicating that the top 25%…

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Posted: March 5, 2024