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Ann Searight Christiano and Matt Sheehan Author Article on Effective Storytelling Tips for Nonprofits

Thursday October 2, 2025

Ann Searight Christiano, director of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications, and Matt Sheehan, the center’s managing director, …
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Center for Public Interest Communications Collaborates with Nonprofits to Create Custom Training Sessions

Tuesday June 24, 2025

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Center for Public Interest Communications has partnered with the CADCA, originally known as the Community Anti-Drug …
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Ann Searight Christiano and Angela Bradbery Author First Textbook on Public Interest Communications Strategies

Tuesday May 6, 2025

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Center for Public Interest Communications Director Ann Searight Christiano and Angela Bradbery (UFCJC) Frank Karel Chair in …
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Foundations are Using so Many Confusing Words that Few People can Figure Out What They’re Doing

Friday April 19, 2024

A large study of philanthropy narratives identified two ways foundations could do a better job of communicating with the public: tell better stories about how they decide which projects to fund, and explain their goals and the results of their work more clearly using simpler language.

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Ann Searight Christiano and Aaron Zeiler Co-Author Article on How the Use of Jargon Impedes Clear Communication of a Foundation’s Mission

Wednesday April 17, 2024

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Center for Public Interest Communications Director Ann Searight Christiano and Aaron Zeiler, director of partner strategies, are …
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Largest Study on Narratives in Philanthropy Shows Sector’s Messaging Creates Confusion, But Better Stories Can Build Trust

Thursday 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, …
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Role of Street Art and Comedy as Tools in Activism Explored in New Issue of Journal of Public Interest Communications

Tuesday January 23, 2024

The latest issue of the open-access Journal of Public Interest Communications, which blends academic research with practical insights, underscores the importance of amplifying underrepresented voices …
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Ann Searight Christiano Co-Authors Commentary on Communicating the Effects of Climate Change to Patients

Tuesday December 19, 2023

Ann Searight Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, is the co-author of the commentary “When Climate Change …
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Yu-Hao Lee Named New Center for Public Interest Communications Research Director

Tuesday September 5, 2023

The Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor will lead research partnerships with the Council on Foundations, UpTogether and other emerging projects. 

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Center for Public Interest Communications Adds Two Faculty Research and Strategy Collaborators

Friday March 24, 2023

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Center for Public Interest Communications recently added two faculty collaborators to their team. Jasmine McNealy, UFCJC …
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Paper Exploring Local Discursive Frames of Poverty and Race Wins 2023 Hon Research Prize

Tuesday March 7, 2023

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications has awarded the 2023 Hon Research Prize in Public Interest Communications to three …
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Center for Public Interest Communications Receives Anthem Award for Storytelling Guide Collaboration

Wednesday February 22, 2023

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications, Radical Communicators and creative agency Milli are the recipients of a Bronze Anthem …