Faculty & Staff Updates Archives

Faculty & Staff Updates

Matthew Barnidge to Join UFCJC as a Journalism Associate Professor in August 2025

Wednesday April 30, 2025

Matthew Barnidge will be joining the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism Department as an associate professor for the fall 2025 semester. Barnidge is …

Eugy Han to Join UFCJC as a MPMT Assistant Professor in August 2025

Wednesday March 19, 2025

Eugy Han will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) Department as an assistant professor in August 2025. …

Harrison Hove Named Interim Chair of the UFCJC Department of Journalism

Thursday March 6, 2025

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) is pleased to announce that Harrison Hove has been named interim chair of the Journalism Department. Hove, B.S. …

James Babanikos to Retire at the End of Spring 2025 Semester

Monday March 3, 2025

James Babanikos, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) professor and former associate dean for undergraduate …

Jonelle Henry Named Inaugural Director of UFCJC CJCxDC Program

Monday January 6, 2025

Jonelle Henry, veteran broadcast journalist and University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Telecommunication alumna, will join the College as the inaugural director of the …

Michael Leslie to Retire from UFCJC in May 2025

Friday December 6, 2024

Michael Leslie, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor, will retire at the end of the 2024-2025 …

Jeremy St. Louis Named New UFCJC Innovation News Center Sports Director

Wednesday December 4, 2024

Jeremy St. Louis will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Innovation News Center (INC) as an associate in faculty member and sports director on Jan. 3. St. …

Kun Xu Named New Director of UFCJC Media Effects and Technology Lab and Research Lab

Monday November 18, 2024

Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production Management and Technology (MPMT) associate professor in emerging technologies, has been named the new …

Sydney Sims Joins Brechner FOI Project as First Outreach Coordinator

Tuesday November 12, 2024

Sydney Sims has joined the Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications as its first full-time outreach coordinator. She …

Austin Hubner to Join UFCJC Public Relations Department in Fall 2025

Tuesday November 5, 2024

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications today announced that Austin Y. Hubner will join the College in fall 2025 as a Public Relations assistant professor with an …

CJC Sports Director to Retire After Nearly 27 Years at the College

Friday October 11, 2024

Steve Russell, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Sports Director for ESPN Gainesville and WUFT-TV has announced he will be retiring at the end of 2024 after …

Norm Lewis to Retire from UFCJC in May 2025

Tuesday October 1, 2024

Norm Lewis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism associate professor, will retire at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year after 17 years at the College. …