“My Dream Job:” Cosmopolitan Magazine Executive Inspires Students in UFCJC Visit

Friday March 7, 2025

After Alexandra Whittaker shared which celebrities she’s interviewed and said she would be in London days later to cover the 2025 BRIT awards, an awestruck journalism student shouted, “You are …

James Babanikos to Retire at the End of Spring 2025 Semester

Monday March 3, 2025

James Babanikos, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) professor and former associate dean for undergraduate …

UFCJC Students and Staff Honored in 2025 AAF North Central Florida ADDY Awards Competition

Friday February 28, 2025

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising students and staff were the recipients of 2025 American Advertising Federation (AAF) North Central Florida student …

Eric Esterline Comments on Online Sports Betting

Thursday February 27, 2025

Eric Esterline, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications director of Sports Journalism and Communications and senior lecturer in Sports Media and Communication, is quoted in …

UFCJC Student Journalist Speaks on the Future of Investigative Journalism at Knight Media Forum

Thursday February 27, 2025

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism senior Vivienne Serret and student reporter Charlotte Hampton from Dartmouth were featured in “Spark Talks: The …

How “The Wonder Years” Reboot Redefined Black Masculinity

Tuesday February 25, 2025

Television reboots often rekindle nostalgia, but the 2021 reboot of “The Wonder Years” did something more ambitious: it reimagined Black masculinity and family life during the Civil Rights era. A recent study reveals how storytelling by the mass media can reclaim Black history and challenge common negative portrayals of Black men.

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UFCJC Journalism Junior Covers Her First Daytona 500 Race

Tuesday February 25, 2025

At the start of my junior year, I made a decision. I wanted to work as a motorsports journalist. The only problem was that I had never covered any sport before.  It was a big shift from the …

Nathan Carpenter Co-Authors Article on How Heart Attack Symptoms are Discussed on Social Media

Tuesday February 25, 2025

Nathan Carpenter, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Atlas Lab director, is the co-author of “Describing Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptom Information on Social …

UFCJC Student Journalist Places Eighth in the 2024-25 Hearst Audio News and Features Competition

Monday February 24, 2025

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism senior Ailee Shanes has placed eighth in the 2024-25 Hearst Journalism Awards Audio News and Features competition for two …

Seungahn Nah Co-Authors New Book on North Korea Communication Research

Tuesday February 18, 2025

Seungahn Nah, Dianne Snedaker Chair in Media Trust and research director for the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications …

Real-World Experience on TV Program Reinforced Passion for Career in Entertainment

Monday February 17, 2025

As a Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) sophomore at the UF College of Journalism and Communications, I have had ample opportunities to put what I’ve learned inside the classroom …

Studies: Effective Corporate Social Advocacy Message Choices and Using Data to Enhance Nonprofit Communication Strategies

Monday February 17, 2025

Two new studies have found that companies should choose to advocate more explicitly about some issues rather than others and that effective communication can enhance engagement with nonprofits. In …

The Future of Corporate Social Responsibility: A Purpose-Driven Approach to Sustainable Growth

Friday February 14, 2025

In today’s interconnected world, businesses are no longer judged solely by their profitability but also by the impact they have on society, the environment and the well-being of their employees. As companies navigate a landscape defined by rapid technological advancements, economic shifts, and growing calls for accountability, the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and corporate purpose has never been more critical.

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UFCJC Students Honored in 2025 BEA Festival of Media Arts Competition

Tuesday February 11, 2025

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students were honored in the 2025 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts competition. In 2025, the contest …

WUFT Media Services and UFCJC Student Honored in 2025 AVA Digital Awards Competition

Friday February 7, 2025

WUFT Media Services, in the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Division of Media Properties, has received one Platinum, one Gold and two Honorable Mentions in the 2025 AVA …

Mariano German Coley to Serve as an AdForum PHNX Festival 2025 International Jury Member

Friday February 7, 2025

Mariano German Coley, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising lecturer in creative, has been selected to be an international jury member for The AdForum PHNX …

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 …