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UF Researchers Awarded $918,000 Knight Foundation Grant to Study the Public’s Demand for Confirmatory versus Truth-Seeking Online Information

Thursday February 6, 2025

Knight Foundation has awarded University of Florida researchers a $918,000 grant to support a unique, multi-year research initiative exploring the social forces behind why news consumers demand and …
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Three UFCJC Scholars to Participate in Panel Discussion at Annual UF Technology, Media & Privacy Law Conference

Thursday February 6, 2025

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) scholars Jane Bambauer, Brechner Eminent Scholar and director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project, Public …
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First-Gen Public Relations Student Dives Head First into her College Experience

Thursday January 2, 2025

Public Relations junior Camila Garcia racks her brain as she recalls an impressive, resume-worthy list of organizations and other commitments she’s had during her time at the University of Florida …
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UFCJC Students Connect with PRSA Professionals at Annual Conference

Friday November 22, 2024

By Linda England, Public Relations senior Traveling more than 2,000 miles from Gainesville, Florida, 20 students from the University of Florida College of Journalsim and Communications (UFCJC) Public …
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Myiah Hutchens Speaks on Polarization and Communication and Will Serve on an Election Night Watch Party Panel

Thursday October 31, 2024

Myiah Hutchens, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations associate professor and chair, spoke to the Gotham Gator Club virtual meeting on “Polarization and …
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UFCJC Faculty, Students and Alumni Honored at AEJMC 2024 Conference

Tuesday August 6, 2024

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) faculty, alumni and students will be honored for research and teaching excellence at the 107th annual Association for Education …
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UFCJC Faculty to Speak at FPRA Ocala Chapter Communicators Conference

Friday April 26, 2024

Nathan Carpenter, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Atlas Lab director, Myiah Hutchens, UFCJC Public Relations associate professor and chair, and Andrew Selepak, UFCJC …
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UFCJC Public Relations Department Receives 2024 PRWeek Outstanding Education Program Honorable Mention

Friday March 15, 2024

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Department has received an honorable mention in the 2024 PRWeek Outstanding Education Program competition. …
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How Elections Influence Voters’ Media Consumption

Wednesday November 8, 2023

There’s a mountain of political research on voters’ media engagement immediately prior to an election, but far less is known about their news consumption right afterward. This study sheds light on voters’ media use in the wake of their candidate’s win or loss in an election.

 

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High Anxiety—The Role of Emotion in Political Decision-Making

Wednesday October 18, 2023

Years of research show that people are swayed more by emotion than by reason when it comes to participating in the democratic process. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing, because emotion, particularly anxiety, can motivate us to action.

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New Study Examines Information-Seeking Behaviors Following U.S. Presidential Elections

Monday October 9, 2023

A new study suggests that individuals whose candidate lost an election use pro-attitudinal media to repair their identity or engage in information utility behaviors by seeking out counter-attitudinal …
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The Good, the Bad, and the Evil Media: Influence of Online Comments on Media Trust

Tuesday September 5, 2023

Media trust is critical for democracies because they rely on informed participation and you don’t use what you don’t trust. Understanding what contributes to mistrust can help news organizations combat it—and understanding the impact of content created by readers rather than reporters could be key.

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New Studies: Impact of Emotions on Political Attitudes and the Impact of Uncivil News Comments

Thursday July 13, 2023

A new study has found that emotions are inseparable from political decision-making and even negative emotions can be linked to positive outcomes. The findings by University of Florida College of …
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Looking Beyond the Punchline: The Effect of Political Entertainment on Evaluations of Political Candidates

Monday June 26, 2023

This research looks at how perceptions of candidates are affected when they appear on or are parodied in comedy shows vs. traditional news.

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Research Fridays: Understanding Communication and Polarization

Sunday April 23, 2023

Research Fridays features faculty and graduate students from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications presenting current research to their colleagues. On April 14, 2023, Public Relations Department Associate Professor and Chair Myiah Hutchens presented “Understanding Communication and Polarization.”

 

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UFCJC Public Relations Program Named Top Program in U.S. by PRWeek

Friday March 17, 2023

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations program has been named the 2023 PRWeek Outstanding Education Program. Public Relations senior Sarah Main …
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Myiah Hutchens Named UFCJC Public Relations Department Chair

Wednesday February 8, 2023

Myiah Hutchens, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Associate Professor, has been named chair of the Public Relations Department, after serving as …
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Two CJC Students Explore the Beauty and Challenges of Life in South Africa

Thursday December 1, 2022

Public Relations senior Rebeka Smolka and Journalism sophomore Augustus Hoff pursued their passion for social change during summer 2022 internships.

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Myiah Hutchens Comments on MAGA Influencers and Their Quest to Build Clout and Connections in Florida

Thursday June 16, 2022

Myiah Hutchens, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department interim chair and associate professor, is quoted in “MAGA Influencers Flock to Florida, …
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Myiah Hutchens Named Public Relations Department Interim Chair

Wednesday May 4, 2022

Myiah Hutchens, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Associate Professor, has been named Interim Chair of the Public Relations Department. She has …
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How Conservative and Liberal Media Reinforce Political Beliefs

Tuesday September 7, 2021

Levels of political polarization continue to escalate in the U.S., causing an increasingly wide chasm between liberals and conservatives. New research explores whether liberal and conservative news outlets contributed to this political divide and increased polarization.

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Jay Hmielowski and Myiah Hutchens Co-Author Blog Post on the Effects of Watching Liberal and Conservative Media

Wednesday December 23, 2020

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Assistant Professors Jay Hmielowski and Myiah Hutchens are the co-authors of a blog “Conservatives Are More Likely …
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Conservatives are More Likely Than Liberals to Exist in a Media Echo Chamber

Tuesday December 22, 2020

As partisan news networks like Fox News and MSNBC have risen in popularity, so has the polarization of many Americans’ political views. New research finds that while both liberal and conservative media contribute to polarization, conservatives are more likely to be part of a media echo chamber, trusting fewer sources and seeking information from a narrower range of news outlets.

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Myiah Hutchens To Present at Virtual IPR Research Symposium

Wednesday December 2, 2020

Myiah Hutchens, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations assistant professor, will be speaking at the virtual Institute for Public Relations (IPR) Research …