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Kim Fowler named Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer beginning fall 2026

Thursday May 21, 2026

Kim Fowler has joined the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT), as a lecturer beginning fall 2026. Previously, she served as a 2024-25 MPMT visiting lecturer, …
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Four UFCJC alumni qualify for 2025-26 Hearst Journalism Awards National Championships

Thursday May 21, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) May 2026 Journalism graduates Jessica Garcette, Juan Carlos Chaoui, Bernie Montas and Nicole Borman, have qualified to compete in the 66th annual Hearst Journalism Awards National …
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UFCJC students place in the final 2025-26 Hearst Journalism Awards competitions of the year

Thursday May 21, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students have been recognized in the 2025-26 Hearst Journalism Awards Multimedia Team Enterprise Story and Podcast competitions, the final contests of the academic year. In the Multimedia …
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UFCJC faculty and graduate students recognized a 2026 AEJMC Conference

Thursday May 21, 2026

Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising professor and department chair, and doctoral student Yuan Nan will present their research paper at an Advertising Division session during the 2026 Association for Education …
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Not a single class wasted – Harvey Ward

Wednesday May 20, 2026

Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward’s first few classes at CJC laid the groundwork for how he would approach communications for the rest of his career.

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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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UFCJC PR Department receives prestigious 2026 PRSA Silver Anvil Award of Excellence

Monday May 18, 2026

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Department received an Award of Excellence in the 2026 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Silver Anvil Awards competition Best College/University …
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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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UFCJC receives second place overall in the 2025-26 Hearst Journalism Awards Intercollegiate Competition

Friday May 15, 2026

The UF College of Journalism and Communications placed second overall in the 2025-26 Hearst Journalism Awards Intercollegiate Competition

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Unraveling Virtual Worlds – Eugy Han

Wednesday May 13, 2026

Good storytelling immerses the audience in the experience. Eugy Han, an assistant professor in the Media Production, Management and Technology Department, helps our students meet that challenge literally. Although she is new to the CJC family, her work with …