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UFCJC Center for Public Interest Communications designs survey on housing affordability perceptions in the U.S.

Friday November 21, 2025

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Center for Public Interest Communications recently designed a survey on behalf of the Housing Partner Network to determine …
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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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Ann Christiano and Angela Bradbery’s New Textbook Featured on “Let’s Hear It” Podcast

Wednesday July 9, 2025

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Center for Public Interest Communications Director Ann Searight Christiano and Angela Bradbery, the College’s Frank Karel …
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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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Angela Bradbery to Speak on Using Public Interest Communications to Help with Social Issues

Tuesday January 14, 2025

Angela Bradbery, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications, presented “The Election is Over. How Do We Make Progress …
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Resilience, Activism and Strategic Storytelling: New Issue of Journal of Public Interest Communications Examines Pathways to Social Change

Wednesday December 18, 2024

The latest issue of the Journal of Public Interest Communications, Volume 8, Issue 2, examines how strategic communication and authentic storytelling drive social change through the lens of activism, …
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Journal of Public Interest Communications Latest Issue Focuses on Enhancing Community Through Innovations in Technology and Storytelling

Tuesday June 25, 2024

As public interest communicators navigate the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of social media, technology and artificial intelligence, the insights in the latest issue of the Journal of Public …
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Two UFCJC Public Relations Students Selected for Prestigious Karel Fellowships

Tuesday April 30, 2024

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations senior Angelina Gamba and Pubic Relations sophomore Pristine Thai were chosen for the 2024 cohort of the Frank Karel …
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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 …