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Ethan Magoc named Director of the Innovation News Center

Wednesday March 4, 2026

Ethan Magoc has been named director of the Innovation News Center (INC) in the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC). Since May 2025, Magoc has served as Interim Director, providing steady, thoughtful leadership while …
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Finding His Voice: Luis Rodriguez’s UF CJC Experience

Wednesday November 19, 2025

Since beginning his journey at the University of Florida, Luis Rodriguez has spent nearly every day inside the Innovation News Center in the College of Journalism and Communications, turning his passion for sports media into experience.

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Kevin Winter

Kevin Winter Joins WRUF ESPN as Brand Manager

Wednesday July 16, 2025

Kevin Winter has been named the new WRUF ESPN brand manager in the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Division of Media Properties. Winter comes to WRUF from ESPN Radio, headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut. During his more than …

CJC Sports Director to Retire After Nearly 27 Years at the College

Friday October 11, 2024

Steve Russell, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Sports Director for ESPN Gainesville and WUFT-TV has announced he will be retiring at the end of 2024 after nearly 27 years at the College. A UFCJC Broadcasting alumnus, …
Rob Harder

Rob Harder Joins the UFCJC Media Properties as Director of Broadcast Operations

Tuesday February 6, 2024

Rob Harder has joined the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Division of Media Properties as director of Broadcast Operations. Harder will provide oversight of the programming operations, underwriting, membership and …
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The Life of Legendary Sportscaster and UFCJC Alum Red Barber Chronicled in New Book

Wednesday June 8, 2022

The life of sports broadcasting legend Walter Lanier “Red” Barber, B.S. Journalism 1934 and Hall of Fame 1970, is the subject of a new book, “Red Barber: The Life and Legacy of a Broadcasting Legend” by Judith Hiltner and James Walker. Barber got his …

Radio Veteran Tommy BoDean Named New WRUF-FM and GHQ Brand Manager

Thursday May 12, 2022

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced that radio veteran Tommy BoDean will join the College as brand manager and talent for radio stations WRUF-FM and GHQ, starting on May 24, 2022. WRUF-FM (1037, The …

Justin Tyler Comments on CJC Student Radio Immersion Opportunities

Friday September 28, 2018

Justin Tyler, WRUF-FM brand manager, was quoted in “Radio’s Young Blood Infusion” published in Country Aircheck on Sept. 24. The article focuses the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Properties and hands-on learning …

The College Expands Radio Offerings

Thursday June 11, 2015

WRUF-­AM Sports Radio to be available on FM and WUFT‐FM Classical/Arts will be launched The University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications will launch two FM radio stations and associated digital platforms in 2015, increasing the local …