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International First Opportunity Sponsor: Department of State U.S. EMBASSY IN THE PHILIPPINES Funding Opportunity Title: YSEALI Regional Workshop: Advanced Media Literacy for Digital Creators Key words: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Laos, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Timor-Leste, media literacy, training Link to RFP:  https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355047 Agency Deadline: 07/31/24 Funding available:…

As public interest communicators navigate the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of social media, technology and artificial intelligence, the insights in the latest issue of the Journal of Public Interest Communications (JPIC) (Volume 8, Issue 1) offer examples of how ethical, community-based communication continues to inspire change and build more…

By Gigi Marino In fall 2023, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Lecturer Christine Bucan received an unexpected invitation. The UF College of Design, Construction and Planning (DCP) was organizing a small team to travel to Ghana to conduct management training for Genser Energy, a…

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) Associate Professor and Chair Roxane Coche was featured in “How the 1924 Paris Olympics Paved the Way for Modern Traditions” published online in University of Florida News on June 20. In the story, Coche reflects…

Event Details: What: Gator Career Chat: Exploring Creative and Digital Arts Where: Hybrid event (CCC Exploration Room 1319 or via Zoom; Zoom Link) When: Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 1 pm Why: To help students explore careers in the creative and digital arts with insights from industry experts and alumni.…

Advertising First Opportunity Sponsor: American Academy of Advertising Funding Opportunity Title:  AAA Research Fellowship Grants Key words: advertising, research Link to RFP: https://aaasite.memberclicks.net/assets/Calls/2025%20AAA%20Research%20Fellowship%20CFP.pdf Agency Deadline: 09/13/24 Funding available: Each award, typically, is in the range of $1,000 to $3,000 Period of performance: Winners must complete the awarded research project in…

A new study suggests that the transparency of facial recognition technology in human–robot interaction increases users’ social presence, reduces privacy concerns and enhances users’ acceptance of robots. The findings by Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) assistant professor in emerging media, UFCJC doctoral students Xiaobei…

By Jada Ross, Sports@CJC PINEHURST, N.C. — Golf is a sport unlike any other. It’s a sport with a great deal of history, one that continues to grow around the world. The U.S. Open is a perfect example of this internationalization, as players from across the globe — both amateurs…

By Ashleigh Lucas, Sports@CJC PINEHURST, N.C. — Robert Hansen, 77, started playing golf when he was 6 years old. Originally from New Jersey, Hansen was drawn to Pinehurst, N.C., because of its embedded golf culture and the resemblance to the town in which he grew up. After spending 54 years…

By Hannah Mack, Sports@CJC PINEHURST, N.C. – The top golfers in the world make the U.S. Open one of the country’s most unique and exciting sporting events year after year. However, the thousands of volunteers and excited fans make the experience one to remember. “The volunteers are the backbone of…

By Ashleigh Lucas, Sports@CJC PINEHURST, N.C. — Bryson DeChambeau captured his second U.S. Open title, edging Rory McIlroy in dramatic fashion at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Here are the best photos from DeChambeau’s historic moment, culminating with his celebration on the 18th hole after his Open-winning putt.

By Ashleigh Lucas, Sports@CJC It was a memorable final round of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 on Sunday. Bryson DeChambeau captured his second U.S. Open in dramatic fashion, edging out Rory McIlroy with a par on the 72nd hole to cap a thriling tournament. Here are some of…