Moon Lee

Moon Lee, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations associate professor, has been named the new Public Relations Department chair at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. In her new role, beginning fall 2021, she will lead a team of 10 faculty members and more…

Moon Lee, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations associate professor, was elected president of the Korean American Communication Association (KACA) for 2019-2021. KACA is an organization dedicated to serving the academic and social needs of Korean communication scholars and students in North America. Members include researchers…

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty and graduate students were recognized at the 22nd annual International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) in Orlando from March 7-9. Following are this year’s award winners. -Public Relations Professor Mary Ann Ferguson and doctoral student Cen “April” Yue received the Brigham…

Alcohol abuse is no laughing matter, and this serious problem often starts in college, where estimates suggest that 40 percent of college students binge drink. In the past 20 years, many health campaigns have aimed public service announcements at heavy drinkers in hopes of changing drinking habits and preventing alcohol…

Eight University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty are the inaugural recipients of UF’s term professorships recognizing academic achievements and supporting the University’s preeminence initiative. UFCJC was granted four term professorships per year to award meritorious faculty for success in academic achievement — teaching, scholarship (research/creative activity) and service. Spring…

Humor is often incorporated into campaigns seeking to captivate an audience in a crowded news stream. From cancer prevention to water conservation, funny videos have the potential to change behavior for social good. What makes a funny campaign video effective? New research out of the University of Florida College of Journalism…

Below is a list of conference papers by University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty and students that were accepted and will be presented at the International Communication Association (ICA) Conference May 21-25 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Other conference roles are also noted.) ICA is a leading…