Michael Connelly

Ted Spiker, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism professor and department chair, is the author of “Eight Creativity Tips for a Stronger, Happier Brain” published on WebMD on Nov. 2. The story focuses on the science and health benefits of creativity and explores the brain-related mechanisms for…

Michael Connelly, B.S. Journalism 1980 and Hall of Fame 2003, is one of two recipients of the 2023 Mystery Writers of America (MWA) Grand Masters Award. The award represents the pinnacle of lifetime achievement in mystery writing and was established to acknowledge important contributions to the genre. Connelly is the…

Best-selling author Michael Connelly, B.S. Journalism 1980, Alumnus of Distinction 2003, will receive the Crime Writer’s Association (CWA) Diamond Dagger award for “sustained excellence.” The prize recognizes crime authors “who have made a significant contribution to the genre.” Previous recipients include P D James, John le Carré, Dick Francis, Ruth…

The Great Storytellers series talk with best-selling author and Alumnus of Distinction Michael Connelly, JM 1980, is featured in the September 22, 2015 story in The Independent Florida Alligator, “UF journalism alumnus Michael Connelly shares insight on storytelling.”

Michael Connelly, JM 1980, Alumnus of Distinction and prolific crime novelist, returned to Gainesville to support the Alachua County Library fundraiser on Nov. 7. “Libraries are the cornerstone of society,” Connelly told the Gainesville Sun in the article, “UF alumnus, crime drama author speaks at benefit gala for the library.”

Five Pulitzer Prize winners and several best-selling authors will share the secrets of their trade at the Storytellers’ Summit May 14-16 at the University of Florida. The workshop, sponsored by the College of Journalism and Communications, is aimed at helping all sorts of storytellers, from novices to veterans, from writers…

https://fms02.jou.ufl.edu/college/Connelly070222.mp4 Michael Connelly, JM 1980, best-selling author and Alumnus of Distinction of the College, spoke to and took questions from students and faculty in the Department of Journalism. Related links Alumni of Distinction Michael Connelly’s Web site Running time: 47:25. https://www.jou.ufl.edu/assets/newsaudio/Connelly070222.mp3  

http://fms02.jou.ufl.edu/college/Connelly060216.mp4   Michael Connelly, JM 1980, best-selling author and Alumnus of Distinction of the College, spoke to and took questions from students in the Department of Journalism. Related links Alumni of Distinction Michael Connelly’s Web site Running time: 47:47.