Month: October 2016

Kaylee Glyder is a recent graduate from the UF College of Journalism and Communication’s Telecommunication program. Since her graduation in May 2016, she has moved on to a new city and began working at the University of South Florida Athletics office. As the Assistant Video Production Coordinator for BullsVision, she is responsible for covering a wide […]

Four University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty have received a combined $16,000 in seed funding for new or extended research.  Dean Diane McFarlin awards seed funding annually to support research initiatives. Following are the winners and a summary of their research proposals. Dr. Huan Chen, assistant professor, Department of Advertising The proposed […]

Advertising Professor Jon Morris started a career in academia 32 years ago to engage in a long tradition of scientific exploration. Morris, an advertising professional at the time, wanted to study consumers’ emotional responses to advertising campaigns. After over three decades of study, Morris is still thrilled by scientific discovery and challenged by the work […]

35th Annual AJHA Convention St. Petersburg, Florida Oct. 5 – 9, 2016 PAPER SESSION: Bernell Tripp, University of Florida, “John Q. Adams’ Western Appeal: Voice of Black Midwesterners in the Midst of Accommodation” ? Several historians have characterized the Boston Riot of 1903 as a catalyst that widened the gap between radicals and accommodationists, while also […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism Professor Wayne Wanta was featured in “What’s making President Obama’s approval ratings go up?” in the Oct. 6 online edition of the Christian Science Monitor. Wanta offered insight into why President Obama is popular across the nation. He claims that typically presidential approval ratings fall late […]

Ramon Looby began his academic career in the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, but upon graduation he knew that he wanted more. He had a passion for communication and found a kindred spirit in the UF College of Journalism and Communications. That kindred spirt was Dr. Lynda Kaid, former Telecommunication professor and senior […]

On October 6, National Public Radio’s “Here & Now” host Jeremy Hobson spoke with Jeff Huffman, meteorologist for WUFT and the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network. Huffman provided the latest update on Hurricane Matthew’s projected path along Florida’s East Coast as well as what to expect when the storm heads north. Huffman also provided commentary […]

Travis Atria, MAMC 2007, is the co-author of Traveling Soul: The Life of Curtis Mayfield, a recently published book on soul musician Curtis Mayfield. Mayfield was one of the seminal vocalists and most talented guitarists of his era. He was known for his role a social critic and his music had a vital influence on the […]