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University of Florida College  of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alum, Troy Myers, B.S. Journalism 2023, was recognized as a finalist in the 2023 Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) National Journalism Awards in the Student – Large category for the Fresh Take Florida story “University of Florida Removes Years of Campus…

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Posted: April 8, 2024

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student films and a student journalist have been nominated for 2024 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Suncoast Chapter Student Production Awards. In the Non-Fiction – Long Form category, “Runway Rivals,” created by UFCJC Media Production, Management, and…

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Posted: April 8, 2024

A new study has found that perceived AI ethics can play a vital role in mediating between self-efficacy and technological factors and lead to a more positive attitude toward AI technologies. The findings by Seungahn Nah, Dianne Snedaker Chair in Media Trust and research director for the Consortium on Trust…

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Posted: April 8, 2024

Dear Students, I hope this message finds you well, especially during these challenging times. With profound sadness, I must inform you of the passing of our esteemed instructor, Dr. W. John Starr, who had been a dedicated pillar in our academic journey within ADV3001. He was 78 years old. Dr.…

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Posted: April 8, 2024

Lissy Calienes, Lecturer in the Department of Advertising, is featured on the CommuniGator Podcast.

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Posted: April 8, 2024

Matt Charles, a University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) online master’s program adjunct instructor, is the author of “Shit Show: An Unexpected Life in Crisis and Risk Management” published on March 14. Charlies is the UFCJC online instructor for MMC6213 Strategic Communication: Ethics and Concepts. The book…

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Posted: April 5, 2024

International First Opportunity NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application. Sponsor: Department of State, U.S. Mission to France PDS Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Mission to France PDS: Annual Program Statement 2024 Key words: France, media literacy, climate change, shared democratic values and interests, misinformation…

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Posted: April 5, 2024

Churchill Roberts, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology professor, will retire from the College in August after a nearly 53-year teaching career including 26 years at UFCJC. Previously, he taught at the University of West Florida for 26 years. Roberts’ academic and…

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Posted: April 4, 2024

The Center for Public Interest Communications and the Council on Foundations announced the release of Philanthropy’s New Voice, the largest study ever of narratives in philanthropy. The report, resulting from a yearlong, multimethod study, found that a big part of the reason Americans don’t understand philanthropy, or its impact on their…

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Posted: April 4, 2024

NEW DEADLINE to Spend Fall 2024 in Europe!   NBC Sports will take up to 10 students from the CJC’s Fall 2024 abroad as paid interns to work at the Paris 2024 Paralympics!Considering this news, the deadline to apply for the program is postponed to Thursday, April 18.   Open to any undergraduate or…

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Posted: April 3, 2024

Stop by the GatorWell Health Hut for free stress relief goodies, information about relevant health and wellbeing topics, and campus resources to help you on you wellness journey as finals week approaches! When? Tuesday, April 9th from 12 – 2 p.m. Where? Outside of Weimer towards the Florida Gym  

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Posted: April 3, 2024

A new study has found that mainstream media’s biased coverage of the monkeypox crisis contributed to false messaging which affected health prevention and treatment for gay and bisexual men. The findings by Rachel Grant, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism assistant professor, and Journalism senior Alan Halaly…

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Posted: April 2, 2024