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CommuniGator Podcast: Directing with James Babanikos

Thursday April 3, 2025

Chat with James Babanikos, Professor in the Department of Media Production, Management, and …

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 affairs, will retire in April 2025 after a 35-year tenure at the …

Ted Spiker Named UFCJC Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs

Friday December 6, 2024

Ted Spiker, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism Department chair, has been named the new associate dean for undergraduate affairs, effective Jan. 1, succeeding James Babanikos, who is stepping down from the …

Six UFCJC Students Receive 2024 UF International Center Certificates of Outstanding Merit

Friday November 22, 2024

Six University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) undergraduate and graduate students are the recipients of 2024 UF International Center Certificates of Outstanding Merit. Advertising junior Carolina Gutierrez also received one of …

James Babanikos to Step Down as UFCJC Associate Dean at the End of Fall 2024 Semester

Monday September 9, 2024

James Babanikos, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) associate dean for undergraduate affairs and Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) professor, will step down in December 2024 to return to teaching. As …

James Babanikos Comments on the State of the Media Industry and Journalism Enrollment

Thursday July 13, 2023

James Babanikos, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communication (UFCJC) associate dean for Undergraduate Affairs, was quoted in “As Journalism Industry Contracts, Universities Brace for Change” published in the Latino Reporter on July 12. …

UFCJC Students and Faculty Honored in 2023 BEA Festival of Media Arts Competition

Thursday March 2, 2023

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students and faculty have received awards in the 2023 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts competitions. The competition results include 299 student winners from 82 …

UFCJC MPMT Student Wins “Best Gainesville Film” at Sci-Fi Gainesville Film Festival

Thursday February 23, 2023

“Indecision,” a film by University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) senior Callie Carpinteri won the “Best Gainesville Film” honor at the Sci-Fi Gainesville Film Festival …

CJC Faculty, Adjuncts and Students Named 2019 Anderson Scholar Faculty Honorees

Friday December 13, 2019

Ten University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty, adjuncts and students were recognized as 2019 Anderson Scholars. Anderson Scholars Faculty honorees include Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Telecommunication Professor …

James Babanikos Named CJC Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs

Tuesday November 19, 2019

James Babanikos, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication professor, has been selected as the new Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs effective Dec. 1. In this role, he will oversee undergraduate and transfer …

CJC Students and Alumni Receive 2019 BEA Festival of Media Arts Awards

Wednesday April 10, 2019

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication alumni and students were recently honored in the 2019 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts – News and Student Film and Video Competitions. In the …

James Babanikos Comments on Impact of his 2009 Film “Somewhere Beyond”

Tuesday March 13, 2018

James Babanikos, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication professor, was quoted in “The Better Way to Support Rape Victims: Put Their Needs First” published in The Guardian on March …