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Study: Social Media Engagement Can Have an Effect on the Outcome of Political Races

Tuesday November 26, 2024

A new study has found an empirical connection between social media activity and real-world outcomes in the context of political communication. The findings by Jinping Wang, University of Florida …
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Huan Chen and Yang Feng Review Special Issue on AI and Social Media Advertising

Tuesday November 26, 2024

Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising associate professor and chair, and Yang Feng, UFCJC Advertising associate professor in artificial …
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Andrew Selepak Comments on AI Influence on 2024 Election Results

Monday November 25, 2024

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate instructional professor, was quoted in “Did AI Influence the …
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Sylvia Chan-Olmsted to Serve as Keynote Speaker at International University Sustainable Media and Marketing Conference in Germany

Monday November 25, 2024

Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology professor and director of consumer media research, will be the …
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Olivia Bullock to Receive NCA Political Division Outstanding Article Award

Saturday November 23, 2024

Olivia Bullock, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, and five co-authors will receive the Michael Pfau Outstanding Article Award from the …
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Six UFCJC Students Receive 2024 UF International Center Certificates of Outstanding Merit

Friday November 22, 2024

Six University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) undergraduate and graduate students are the recipients of 2024 UF International Center Certificates of Outstanding Merit. …
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UFCJC Students Connect with PRSA Professionals at Annual Conference

Friday November 22, 2024

By Linda England, Public Relations senior Traveling more than 2,000 miles from Gainesville, Florida, 20 students from the University of Florida College of Journalsim and Communications (UFCJC) Public …
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Nathan Carpenter and UFCJC Graduate Student Author Chapters for New Public Relations and Strategic Communications Textbook

Friday November 22, 2024

Nathan Carpenter, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Atlas Lab director, and UFCJC graduate student Chris DeFelice have authored chapters in Public Relations and …
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Yuan Sun Named to JAR Editorial Review Board and CHI 2025 International Conference Subcommittee

Thursday November 21, 2024

Yuan Sun, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, has been named to the Journal of Advertising Research (JAR) Editorial Review Board. As a …
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Strong Black Woman: How the Media Misses the Intersectionality Story

Thursday November 21, 2024

Even people who don’t follow the Olympics remember when gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from several events at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 citing mental health concerns. Soon, Biles’ face — …
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The Election is Over. How Do we Make Progress on Social Issues?

Wednesday November 20, 2024

This article by UFCJC Frank Karel Endowed Chair in Public Interest Communications Angela Bradbery originally appeared on Medium. Much is forecast to change when President-Elect Donald Trump assumes …
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UFCJC Alumna and Michigan High School Student Win 2024 Student Freedom of Information Awards

Monday November 18, 2024

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Loren Miranda, B.S. Journalism 2024 and a current Professional Master’s graduate student, and Julia Roeder of The Tower at …
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Kun Xu Named New Director of UFCJC Media Effects and Technology Lab and Research Lab

Monday November 18, 2024

Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production Management and Technology (MPMT) associate professor in emerging technologies, has been named the new …
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Study: A Scientist’s Gender May Influence Perceptions of Likability, Competence and Trust

Thursday November 14, 2024

A new study has found that exposure to science messages from female scientists significantly increases trust in science and perceived competence. The findings by Olivia Bullock, University of Florida …
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John Freeman Wins First Place in UF International Center Global Culture Photo Contest

Thursday November 14, 2024

John Freeman, retired University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism associate professor, has received first place in the 20th Annual UF International Center Global Culture …
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Robyn Goodman Comments on Possible Effects from the “Skinny Chic” Aesthetic

Wednesday November 13, 2024

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising Associate Professor Robyn Goodman is quoted in “What Are ‘Skinny Chic’ Red Flags? Experts Share Advice” published in …
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Seven UFCJC Fresh Take Florida Students and Recent Graduates Receive Pinnacle College Media Awards

Tuesday November 12, 2024

Seven University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Fresh Take Florida student journalists and recent graduates received Pinnacle College Media Awards from the College Media …
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Sydney Sims Joins Brechner FOI Project as First Outreach Coordinator

Tuesday November 12, 2024

Sydney Sims has joined the Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications as its first full-time outreach coordinator. She …
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UFCJC Advertising Junior Receives a 2024 UF Outstanding International Undergraduate Student Award

Tuesday November 12, 2024

Carolina Gutierrez, a University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising junior from Bolivia, is the recipient of one of the UF International Center’s 2024 …
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Yes, No, or No Idea? How Ballot Wording Influences Voter Choice

Tuesday November 12, 2024

Politicians and pundits both know that emotions play a huge role in voter behavior. But what happens when ballot items aren’t about a hot-button issue or charismatic candidate? How the voter …
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First-Gen Journalism Student Navigates a New, Mysterious World at UF

Friday November 8, 2024

By Gigi Marino First-generation student Vivienne Serret readily admits she will stop to pick up dropped change, even if it’s just a penny. “A penny is a cent,” she says, “a cent is on its way …
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Study: College Media Independence Threatened Without Statutory Help

Thursday November 7, 2024

A study conducted through the Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications sounds the alarm on factors coalescing to …
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Play the Game: An Interview with Sports Entrepreneur Tyler Rutstein

Wednesday November 6, 2024

Play the Game is a series of periodic interviews by CJC Sports Media and Entrepreneurship lecturer and alumnus Amar Shah with successful sports entrepreneurs and media members. University of Florida …
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Austin Hubner to Join UFCJC Public Relations Department in Fall 2025

Tuesday November 5, 2024

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications today announced that Austin Y. Hubner will join the College in fall 2025 as a Public Relations assistant professor with an …