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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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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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Anthony Montalto named UFCJC Innovation News Center Multimedia Content Producer

Monday May 18, 2026

Anthony Montalto, B.S. Journalism 2021, joins the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Innovation News Center (INC) as a multimedia content producer on May 18. He brings a mix of commercial and student newsroom experience, …
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Daron Dean named UFCJC Journalism Department lecturer in Photojournalism

Monday May 18, 2026

Daron Dean will join the University of Florida of Journalism and Communications Journalism Department as a lecturer teaching photojournalism courses. Dean has served as an adjunct lecturer since 2011 and as a visiting lecturer for 2024-2026. During that time, …
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Frank Waddell named UFCJC Journalism Department associate chair

Monday May 18, 2026

Frank Waddell, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) associate professor, has been named associate chair of the Department of Journalism. Over the past decade, Waddell has demonstrated excellence in research, faculty …
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A new study looks at redefining racial broadcast norms

Tuesday May 12, 2026

A new study brings to the forefront the continued problems Black female journalists face in electronic news spaces. The findings were featured in “#WheresTiffany: Redefining Racial Broadcast Norms With Tiffany Cross’ MSNBC Removal” by University of …
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UFCJC places fourth overall in 2026 Broadcast Education Association school rankings

Wednesday May 6, 2026

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) has retained the fourth overall ranking in the fifth annual Broadcast Education Association (BEA) rankings of schools based on the creative achievement of their students. UFCJC placed …
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UFCJC faculty members receive 2026-2027 professional development leave and sabbaticals

Wednesday May 6, 2026

Six University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) faculty members have been awarded professional development leave and sabbaticals for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. Cynthia Barnett, senior lecturer and Director of Climate and …
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UFCJC alumna named a finalist for the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in Investigative Reporting

Tuesday May 5, 2026

ProPublica reporter Debbie Cenziper, B.S. Journalism 1992, was named a finalist for the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in Investigative Reporting for a series of reports exposing how the Food and Drug Administration allowed the import of generic drugs from foreign …
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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 …
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Harrison Hove is the 2025 Scripps Howard Teacher of the Year award finalist

Monday May 4, 2026

Harrison Hove, associate instructional professor and chair of the Department of Journalism in the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC), was named a finalist for the prestigious 2025 Scripps Howard Teacher of the Year award. A …
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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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