Month: July 2016
Andrew Selepak Comments on the Use of Social Media During the Recent Coup Attempt Against Turkish President Erdogan
/Dr. Andrew Selepak, UF College of Journalism and Communications Social Media Master’s Program Director, was quoted in the article “For Someone Who Doesn’t Like Social Media, Erdogan Used it Effectively to Put Down Coup.” The article, published on cnbc.com on July 18, 2016, focused on the fight for control of both traditional and social media […]
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Michael Weigold Comments on Choices Available to Boost Social Media Skills
/University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Enrollment Management Michael Weigold was quoted in the article “Boost Social Media Skills with Online Courses” in the usnews.com July 14, 2016 edition. Weigold comments the value of online courses to learn or boost social media skills.
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CJC Student News Reporters Honored at SPJ Sunshine State Awards Competition
/Student reporters from WUFT-TV/FM, Noticias WUFT and The Independent Florida Alligator were honored at the 22nd annual Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Sunshine State Awards presentation in Miami. Students were recognized in both professional and student divisions for their work on radio, television, print and online. In the professional division, the Noticias WUFT News Team […]
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Clay Calvert Comments on First Amendment Right to Film Police in Action
/University of Florida Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project Director Clay Calvert was quoted in the article, “Is videotaping police against the law in Florida? Experts say no, but it’s still a risk,” in the Tampa Bay Times July 8, 2016 edition. Calvert commented on the First Amendment right to film police doing their jobs […]
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UF CJC Alumni Douglas Boneparth Recognized in InvestmentNews’ 40 Under 40
/Douglas Boneparth, B.S. Public Relations 2007, was selected as one of InvestmentNews’ 40 Under 40 honoring young talent doing remarkable things in the financial advice industry. Approximately 1,200 nominations of advisors and associated professionals were evaluated on accomplishments to date, contributions to the industry, leadership and promise. From InvestmentNews: “Douglas Boneparth has embraced a personal […]
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Clay Calvert Quoted in Airbnb San Francisco Lawsuit Article
/University of Florida Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project Director Clay Calvert was quoted in the article “Legal Experts Give Edge to Airbnb in Its Suite Against San Francisco” published on skift.com on June 29, 2016. The article focuses on the requirement that Airbnb hosts must now register with the city to avoid fines and […]
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