Public Relations

Curriculum The public relations curriculum is one of the most in-depth curricula in the country, with a balance between skills and conceptual courses, taught by both public relations scholars and practitioners. Click here for a list of public relations courses. Syllabi A list of syllabi for all courses over the past four…

The Department of Public Relations at the University of Florida was formed in 1972 in response to a growing industry need for professionals trained in persuasive communications, with a background in journalism and the ability to think strategically as part of a management team. All evidence indicates that throughout its…

Marcia DiStaso, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department chair, is quoted in “COVID on Campus: A Look into the Pandemic’s Effect on Future PR Pros” published in PRWeek on Aug. 26. The article focuses on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected institutions of higher education…

By Mia Marks, B.S. Journalism 2021 Behind his charismatic and unwavering smile is a child of homelessness. Isaiah Arias never thought he’d be living in his own apartment, let alone a full-ride scholarship to the University of Florida. This 20-year-old UF College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) Public Relations major…

By Nora O’Neill, B.S. Journalism 2023 After growing up in Tucson, Arizona, nearly 2,000 miles from Gainesville, and marrying a Florida State University graduate, Lt. Col. Marc Vielledent never thought he would call himself a Florida Gator. But, when he first visited the UF College of Journalism and Communications (CJC),…

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department has been selected for the PRNEWS’ 2021 Education A-list. The inaugural list recognizes the top 35 educational institutions that are advancing the careers of Public Relations and communication professionals in the U.S. Many of the schools on the…

PRWeek has selected the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department as one of five finalists for their Outstanding Education Program category in the 2021 PRWeek US Awards. A PRWeek Award honors Public Relations excellence and leadership and celebrates the best of the best corporate, agency,…

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations program has been deemed the best for the money in Florida and third in the U.S. for 2021, according to ranking service  College Factual. Best value entails price and other factors to determine if a public relations program provides…

UF BPRSS Presents: Chris Foster – Ahead of the Curve Thursday, October 29, 6-7pm CLICK HERE for details  

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism 1984 When a professor and mentor encouraged Mary Ann Ferguson to start thinking about research while she was getting her master’s degree in journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she decided to tackle the future of public relations. She presented a paper which was well-received…

Natalie Asorey, B.S. Public Relations 2013, will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) this fall as a Public Relations lecturer teaching public relations writing and social media. Asorey most recently was head of social media at BODEN, a leading cross-cultural communication agency based in Miami, where…

Seven senior public relations executives visited CJC during the 2017-18 school year.  We asked them about industry trends and preparing for a public relations career.  Here’s what they told Us.