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Huan Chen named Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research Associate Editor

Thursday June 11, 2026

Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising Department chair and professor, has been named associate editor of the Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research (JEQR). In this role, Chen will review submissions, …
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UFCJC Advertising students receive second place in the national 2026 HMC Strategic Excellence Student Awards competition

Thursday May 28, 2026

Eight University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising students received a silver award in the national 2026 Hispanic Marketing Council + Ad Council Strategic Excellence Student Awards competition. This is the second year …
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Two UFCJC Advertising faculty win 2026 AEJMC Top Webtoon Research Paper

Wednesday May 27, 2026

Jeongmin Ham and Won-Ki Moon, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professors, are the authors of the 2026 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (AEJMC) Annual Conference Top Webtoon …
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UFCJC faculty and graduate students recognized at 2026 AEJMC Conference

Thursday May 21, 2026

Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising professor and department chair, and doctoral student Yuan Nan will present their research paper at an Advertising Division session during the 2026 Association for Education …
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Leaving an impact – Bobi Ivanov

Wednesday May 13, 2026

Professor of Advertising Bobi Ivanov may be one of the newest faculty members at CJC, but his love for the Gator Nation goes way back. “I’ve been looking forward to joining the Gator Nation in a more official capacity,” he said. “As a fan since high …
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UFCJC faculty members receive 2026-2027 professional development leave and sabbaticals

Wednesday May 6, 2026

Six University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) faculty members have been awarded professional development leave and sabbaticals for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. Cynthia Barnett, senior lecturer and Director of Climate and …
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Be comfortable being uncomfortable – Isabella Abouhana

Tuesday April 28, 2026

For many UF students, CJC is a found family, and no one knows that better than Isabella Abouhana.

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New CJC graduate proves that learning is a lifelong journey

Friday April 24, 2026

Next month, Joseph Watkins will walk across the stage at the O’Connell Center and accept a degree in Advertising from the College of Journalism and Communications. However, unlike many of his peers, this will not be a first for him.

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Lissy Calienes named 2025-26 UF Undergraduate Faculty Advisor/Mentor of the Year

Wednesday April 15, 2026

Elizabeth “Lissy” Calienes, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) associate instructional professor, was named the 2025-26 UF Undergraduate Faculty Advisor/Mentor of the Year. Calienes’ advising method is focused on …
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Yuan Sun co-authors articles on AI sycophancy and the causes and effects of the “news will find me” perception

Monday April 13, 2026

A new study has found that due to Large Language Model (LLM’s) tendency to prioritize user agreement over accuracy that this sycophancy can impact user trust and potential manipulation. The findings are featured in “Be Friendly, Not Friends: How LLM …
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Huan Chen and Haoran “Chris” Chu receive prestigious 2026 Page/Johnson Legacy Scholar Grants

Tuesday April 7, 2026

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) faculty members are the recipients of 2026 Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication Page/Johnson Legacy Scholar Grants. The Page Center selected only 11 projects out …
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Evaluating how advertising researchers study practitioners

Tuesday April 7, 2026

Although the body of advertising research is wide, some experts worry that it is oversaturated with studies focused on consumer perceptions and behaviors, while studies on advertising professionals are underrepresented.

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