Lissy Calienes selected for 2026 FIAP Grand Jury to evaluate international artwork submissions

Wednesday August 19, 2026

Elizabeth “Lissy” Calienes, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising associate instructional professor, recently served on the Grand Jury for the 2026 Festival Iberoamericano de la Publicidad ((FIAP). Calienes evaluated …

UFCJC Study Abroad Program provided French cultural immersion and access to the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity

Thursday July 9, 2026

A cohort of University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students participated in the summer study abroad program 2026 UF in Cannes: The Cannes Lions Experience. The four-week program, built around the Cannes Lions Festival of …

Lissy Calienes presents at World Woman Foundation’s “That’s What She Said: Voice of Mother as a Force of Nature” at Cannes Lions

Sunday June 28, 2026

Elizabeth “Lissy” Calienes, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising instructional professor, was a presenter for the World Woman Foundation’s “That’s What She Said: Voice of Mother as a Force of Nature,” …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …