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A group of more than a hundred high schoolers and instructors all wearing orange t-shirts.

Looking back at Summer Media Institute 2026

Wednesday August 19, 2026

This summer, the UF College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) hosted the annual Summer Media Institute (SMI). This week-long workshop aims to bring together high school students from across the country to prepare them for college and show them what they can do at UFCJC.

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Alexis Vivanco sits behind a wooden deck looking at a teleprompter in the foreground.

It’s just television, not rocket science – Alexis Vivanco

Tuesday May 5, 2026

When Miami native and Journalism junior Alexis Vivanco learned he had been accepted into the University of Florida, he knew right away he couldn’t pass up the opportunity. “I wanted to come to UF because of its perfect blend of affordability and …
Elena Limonta poses with the Washington Press on the second floor of Weimer Hall.

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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Isabella Abouhana sits at a table in The Agency.

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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Kimberly Blum sits at a desk in front of two monitors displaying an array of photos.

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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audience-powered journalism

Harnessing Audience Curiosity to Power Student Newsrooms

Thursday July 20, 2017

In North Florida, few local media outlets ask their audience: What do you wonder? What should we investigate? We are. Our Innovation News Center is experimenting with audience-powered journalism.

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