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Pat Ford Speaks About Reputation Management and Crisis Communication in New Podcast

Thursday September 7, 2023

Pat Ford, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professional-in-residence and lecturer, was featured in “Reputation Management & Crisis Communication with Pat Ford,” an episode of the podcast “The …

Study: News Media Use Can Impact Perceived Psychological Distance to COVID-19

Wednesday September 6, 2023

A new study has found that conservative media use is associated with greater perceived distance to COVID-19, while less partisan news use is associated with a smaller perceived distance. The findings by Jay Hmielowski, University of Florida College of …

UFCJC Online PR Adjunct Instructor Speaks on the Benefits of Purpose-Driven Storytelling

Friday September 1, 2023

Pam Fultz, senior communications manager at Vi and University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications online master’s program adjunct instructor, was interviewed for an episode of the “On Top of PR” podcast from AXIA Public Relations on Aug. …

UFCJC Alumna To Be Honored at the 2023 PR Daily Top Women in Marketing Luncheon

Thursday August 31, 2023

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications alumna Lainey Johnson, B.S. Public Relations 2008, will be recognized as one of eight outstanding content marketers at the 2023 Top Women in Marketing Awards Luncheon presented by PR Daily on Oct. …

Alpha PR is Now Accepting Applications!

Tuesday August 29, 2023

Alpha PR, the Public Relations firm affiliated with UF's chapter of PRSSA, is accepting applications for multiple positions. Alpha PR empowers members to produce data-based, creative and quality work to encourage professional growth. If you are looking to gain PR experience by working with real clients, apply now! Applications close Thursday, Sept. 7.

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Rebecca Frazer Receives Two 2023 National Communication Association Top Paper Awards

Wednesday August 23, 2023

Rebecca Frazer, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations assistant professor, is the co-recipient of two National Communication Association (NCA) 2023 Top Paper Awards in both the Mass Communication and Communication and …

Julie Frey Elected 2023-2024 FPRA President-Elect

Tuesday August 1, 2023

Julie Frey, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Office of Careers and Corporate Partnerships director, will be inducted as president-elect of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) on Aug. 7 at the Waldorf Astoria in …

PRSA Certifies UFCJC On-Campus and Online Public Relations Programs

Wednesday July 26, 2023

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Board has announced that the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations program has been approved for recertification for its resident undergraduate program and …

Study: Narrative Moral Judgment Theories Explain Reactions to COVID-19 Death Stories

Tuesday July 25, 2023

A new study has found that reactions to online COVID-19 death stories can be explained by narrative moral judgment theories. The findings by incoming University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations assistant professor Rebecca …

UFCJC Public Relations Scholars Recognized in Global Study for the Highest Number of Scholarly Publications

Wednesday July 19, 2023

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Department has emerged as the academic university program that produced the highest number of publications among 108 institutions over four continents. The details are …

Marcia DiStaso Elected to PRSA 2023 College of Fellows

Wednesday July 19, 2023

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Associate Dean for Research and Public Relations Professor Marcia DiStaso, APR, has been elected to the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) 2023 College of Fellows. She is one of 19 public …

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 interim chair since May 2022. During her tenure as interim …