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Dean’s Report 2026

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Kevin Winter smiling while talking into a microphone and sitting in front of a sign for ESPN

Working in sports is a gift – Kevin Winter

Thursday May 28, 2026

After a prolific career as a host and anchor for ESPN, Kevin Winter came to UF to pass his skills down to the next generation of sports journalists.

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Pat Ford and a student sitting down and conversing.

Come for a year, stay for life – Pat Ford

Thursday May 28, 2026

Pat Ford joined the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications in 2017 with the goal of bringing real-world leadership experience into the classroom.

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Photo of Harvey Ward.

Not a single class wasted – Harvey Ward

Wednesday May 20, 2026

Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward’s first few classes at CJC laid the groundwork for how he would approach communications for the rest of his career.

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Photo of Maghan McDowell.

From magazines to fashion-tech – Maghan McDowell

Wednesday May 20, 2026

As a CJC student, Maghan McDowell gained a passion for magazine writing, even earning the nickname “Magazine McDowell” from Professor Ted Spiker.

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Eugy Han, wearing a VR headset, smiles as the view from inside her headset is projected onto a classroom screen behind her.

Unraveling Virtual Worlds – Eugy Han

Wednesday May 13, 2026

Good storytelling immerses the audience in the experience. Eugy Han, an assistant professor in the Media Production, Management and Technology Department, helps our students meet that challenge literally. Although she is new to the CJC family, her work with …
Bobi Ivanov gestures with his hands as he teaches a class a college students.

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 …
Alexis Vivanco sits behind a wooden deck looking at a teleprompter in the foreground.

It’s just television, not rocket science – Alexis Vivanco

Tuesday May 5, 2026

When Miami native and Journalism junior Alexis Vivanco learned he had been accepted into the University of Florida, he knew right away he couldn’t pass up the opportunity. “I wanted to come to UF because of its perfect blend of affordability and …
Elena Limonta poses with the Washington Press on the second floor of Weimer Hall.

Embrace being in the present – Elena Limonta

Tuesday April 28, 2026

Growing up, Public Relations senior and recovering Florida State football fan Elena Limonta never saw herself coming to UF, but that all changed during her senior year of high school.

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Isabella Abouhana sits at a table in The Agency.

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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Kimberly Blum sits at a desk in front of two monitors displaying an array of photos.

Be a Swiss army knife – Kimberly Blum

Tuesday April 28, 2026

When Journalism senior Kimberly Blum was ten years old, she was put on the team for her elementary school’s morning announcements, and she has been a journalist ever since.

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