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Kun Xu receives prestigious 2026 UF Research Foundation Professorship

Tuesday April 28, 2026

Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor of Emerging Technologies and director of the Media Effects and Technology Lab (METL) and UFCJC Research Lab, was …
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Two UFCJC students receive prestigious scholarships from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter

Tuesday April 28, 2026

Paola Perez, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology junior and Journalism Sports and Media junior Alex Vivanco were awarded 2026 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences …
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Analyzing the portrayal of interracial relationships on social media

Tuesday April 28, 2026

In a new study, Professor of Journalism Rachel Grants analyzes the Black Wife Effect trend and how those videos perpetuated negative stereotypes of Black women.

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SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards

UFCJC student journalists, alumni and staff honored in 2025 Region 3 SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards

Tuesday April 28, 2026

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists and alumni, WUFT News, Fresh Take Florida, Atrium Magazine and Grandstand Magazine were honored in the Region 3 2025 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of …
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UFCJC student news and film productions recognized in NATAS 2026 Suncoast Chapter Student Production Awards

Tuesday April 28, 2026

News reports, television programs and films produced by University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students have been honored in the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) 2026 Suncoast Chapter Student …
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Embrace being in the present – Elena Limonta

Tuesday April 28, 2026

Growing up, Public Relations senior and recovering Florida State football fan Elena Limonta never saw herself coming to UF, but that all changed during her senior year of high school.

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Be comfortable being uncomfortable – Isabella Abouhana

Tuesday April 28, 2026

For many UF students, CJC is a found family, and no one knows that better than Isabella Abouhana.

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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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CJC students use social media to raise money for local charities

Tuesday April 28, 2026

Each semester, students in Social Media and Society work on a semester-long project to create real-world social media campaigns to help local non-profits. This year, students raised nearly three thousand dollars in support of local causes.

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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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Bronze Hearst Journalism Awards Medalion

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 …