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UFCJC student journalists, alumni and staff honored in 2025 Region 3 SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards

Tuesday April 28, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists and alumni, WUFT News, Fresh Take Florida, Atrium Magazine and Grandstand Magazine were honored in the Region 3 2025 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of …

UFCJC Student Journalists and Alumni Honored in 2026 Florida Society of News Editors Journalism Contest

Thursday April 2, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications student journalists and recent graduates from WUFT, Fresh Take Florida, Atrium Magazine, Grandstand Magazine and The Independent Florida Alligator were recognized in the 2026 Florida Society of …

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Five UFCJC Journalism Students Selected for the 2025 Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop

Thursday October 16, 2025

Five University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism seniors have been selected to attend The Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop in Tallahassee on Nov. 3-4, 2025. The workshop is intended for early-career journalists to learn …

UFCJC Students and Staff Honored in Society of Professional Journalists 2025 Sunshine State Awards

Thursday September 11, 2025

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students, alumni and staff from WUFT News, Fresh Take Florida, and Atrium Magazine were honored in the 2025 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Florida Pro Chapter Sunshine State …

UFCJC Journalism Senior Awarded NABJ Dwight Lauderdale Scholarship

Monday August 25, 2025

Lee Ann Anderson, a University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism senior, is the recipient of the South Florida National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Dwight Lauderdale Scholarship. The scholarship was developed …

UFCJC Student Journalists, Alumni and Staff Honored in 2025 Florida Society of News Editors Journalism Contest

Tuesday August 5, 2025

Fourteen University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications student journalists and recent graduates from WUFT, Fresh Take Florida, Atrium Magazine, and The Independent Florida Alligator and WUFT Report for America Reporter Rose Schnabel were …

Ted Bridis Elected FSNE Board of Directors Secretary/Treasurer

Friday August 1, 2025

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Michael and Linda Connelly senior lecturer in Investigative Reporting, was elected secretary/treasurer of the board of directors for the Florida Society of News Editors (FSNE) …

UFCJC Student Journalists, Alumni and Staff Receive 2024 Region 3 SPJ Mark of Excellence Honors

Tuesday May 6, 2025

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists and alumni, WUFT News, Fresh Take Florida, The Independent Florida Alligator and Atrium Magazine were honored in the Region 3 2024 Society of Professional Journalists …

UFCJC Student Journalist Receives 2025 Dan Rather Medal for News and Guts

Tuesday April 15, 2025

Garrett Shanley, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism senior and editor of the University Desk of The Independent Florida Alligator, has received a 2025 Dan Rather Medal for News and Guts. The award is presented by the …

UFCJC Student Journalist Speaks on the Future of Investigative Journalism at Knight Media Forum

Thursday February 27, 2025

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism senior Vivienne Serret and student reporter Charlotte Hampton from Dartmouth were featured in “Spark Talks: The Future of Investigative Journalism is Fierce,” a session at …

UFCJC Student Journalists and Alumna Honored in SEJC Annual Best of the South Competition

Monday February 3, 2025

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications student journalists and an alumna were honored at the Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC) Best of the South annual competition. Journalism senior Garrett Shanley was named Journalist of the …

Seven UFCJC Fresh Take Florida Students and Recent Graduates Receive Pinnacle College Media Awards

Tuesday November 12, 2024

Seven University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Fresh Take Florida student journalists and recent graduates received Pinnacle College Media Awards from the College Media Association. The Pinnacle College Media Awards honor the …