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New CJC graduate proves that learning is a lifelong journey

Friday April 24, 2026

Next month, Joseph Watkins will walk across the stage at the O’Connell Center and accept a degree in Advertising from the College of Journalism and Communications. However, unlike many of his peers, this will not be a first for him.

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Two UFCJC student journalists receive top five honors in the 2025-26 Hearst Journalism Awards Television News competition

Wednesday April 22, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism seniors Bernardo Montas and Juan Carlos Chaoui, have placed first and fourth, respectively, in the 2025-2026 Hearst Journalism Awards Television News competition. A record 85 …
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Andrew Selepak authors op-ed on how doomscrolling can affect voter response during elections

Wednesday April 22, 2026

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate instructional professor, Is the author of “Doomscrolling to the Ballot Box and Only Getting Empty Promises” published on …
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Jonelle Henry to moderate panel on building the next generation of journalists at NABJ Region 1 Conference

Tuesday April 21, 2026

Jonelle Henry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications CJCxDC student immersion program director, will serve as the moderator for a panel at Emerge: Building the Next 50 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Region 1 …
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UFCJC faculty represented at 2026 Broadcast Education Association National Conference

Monday April 20, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) faculty led panel discussions and a workshop at the 2026 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) National Conference from April 17-21 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Roxane Coche, UFCJC …
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UFCJC student journalists honored in 2025-26 Hearst Multimedia Enterprise Competition

Monday April 20, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism seniors Nicole Borman and Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp placed fourth and 15th, respectively, in the 2025-26 Hearst Multimedia Enterprise Competition. The third Multimedia competition of the …
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Lissy Calienes named 2025-26 UF Undergraduate Faculty Advisor/Mentor of the Year

Wednesday April 15, 2026

Elizabeth “Lissy” Calienes, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) associate instructional professor, was named the 2025-26 UF Undergraduate Faculty Advisor/Mentor of the Year. Calienes’ advising method is focused on …
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UFCJC Student Journalists and Alumni Honored in 2025 FABJ News Awards Competition

Wednesday April 15, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists were honored in the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists (FABJ) college competition for content produced in 2025. The awards honor outstanding work from …
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UFCJC Public Relations senior inducted into prestigious 2026 UF Hall of Fame

Wednesday April 15, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations senior Gabriella Petillo will be inducted into the 2026 UF Hall of Fame, the highest recognition awarded to student leaders by the Division of Student Life, on April 15. …
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Seungahn Nah to chair 2026 BEA Symposium on communicating in an AI-driven world

Tuesday April 14, 2026

Seungahn Nah, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Dianne Snedaker Chair in Media Trust and research director for the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology, is the chair of the 2026 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) …
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UFCJC Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Students Honored at 2026 College Awards Banquet

Monday April 13, 2026

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) annual Awards Banquet on April 10, 2026, celebrated the achievements of students, faculty and staff and honored five new alumni Hall of Fame members. Hall of Fame Inductees: James …
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Yuan Sun co-authors articles on AI sycophancy and the causes and effects of the “news will find me” perception

Monday April 13, 2026

A new study has found that due to Large Language Model (LLM’s) tendency to prioritize user agreement over accuracy that this sycophancy can impact user trust and potential manipulation. The findings are featured in “Be Friendly, Not Friends: How LLM …