Month: November 2017

Frank LoMonte, director of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, is the author of “A Free Press Shouldn’t Stop at the Schoolyard” published on CNN’s new Free Press: What’s at Stake special section featuring opinions on press freedom. In the article, LoMonte argues the case for […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism adjunct faculty member Ronnie Lovler, MAMC 2008, is the author of the chapter “Journalist: Don’t Shoot” published in Alone Together: Tales of Sisterhood and Solitude in Latin America. Alone Together is a rich anthology of women’s voices from around the world as they encounter the diverse landscapes and […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication junior Laurel Biddy has received the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Richard Eaton Foundation Award. Biddy was one of nine students from seven different campuses that were awarded scholarships in the BEA 2018-2019 competition. The winners were selected by the BEA Scholarship Committee at its November Meeting […]

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications director of the online  Master’s program with a specialization in social media, was quoted in “Creating An Interconnected Movie ‘Universe’ is Proving Tougher Than it Looks: Just Ask DC and Universal” published on CNBC on Nov. 26. The article focuses on the difficulty in trying […]

Jennifer Ford is the new University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Distance Education Marketing and Communications Director. In her new role, Ford will direct and oversee the design of all messaging with prospects, applicants, current students, and alumni for CJC Distance Education programs. Previously she served as the senior graphic designer and social media manager […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Effects and Technology Lab was featured in “VR for Social Good” published on the UF web site on Nov. 14. The article features the first course developed by Sri Kalyanaraman, Journalism professor and director of the Media Effects and Technology Lab, and Computer Science Professor […]

Herbert Lowe, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism lecturer, is the author of “How Students Use Service Learning to Cover Diverse Communities” published in MediaShift on Nov. 13. In the article, Lowe focuses on the multimedia packages created by Marquette University Journalism students in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Milwaukee […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication Associate Professor Amy Jo Coffey has been named to the Fulbright Specialist Roster for 2017-2020. This U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) program pairs highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals with host institutions abroad to share their expertise, strengthen institutional linkages, […]

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications director of the online  Master’s program with a specialization in social media, was quoted in “Twitter, Snapchat: Redesigns and Risks Go Hand in Hand” featured on CBS News MoneyWatch on Nov. 14. The report focuses on how Twitter and Snapchat are retooling their platforms to […]

Perched in his Los Angeles kitchen is one of Rich Preuss’ most prized possessions, the 1995 Most Valuable Player Award, a recognition he received while working as a production student at WUFT-TV. Now he can add another prestigious award to his collection – a 2017 Primetime Emmy Award. Preuss, a television and interactive media director […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism senior Drea Cornejo was selected for the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar Dave Martin Student Grant. The $1,000 grant, named after longtime Associated Press photographer David “Mullet” Martin, who passed away suddenly on Jan. 1, 2014 while on assignment in Atlanta, is awarded to a college student who […]

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications director of the online  Master’s program with a specialization in social media, was featured in “Civil Pro/Con Debate: Should White Supremacists Be Allowed to Speak and Hold Rallies on Public College Campuses?” published in the Huffington Post on Nov. 6. The article features nine different […]

Jim Harrison, creative director of The Agency in the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, will join the core faculty of the College and add teaching to his responsibilities. Harrison will teach “Forward Thinking: Understanding and Applying Creative Strategies.” This course is structured to provide an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms and psychology […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising Assistant Professors Jordan Alpert and Huan Chen have received funding from the Dean’s Seed Money Initiative to investigate e-cigarette messaging on social media. Alpert and Chen will examine how e-cig brands use social media to market their products and entice young adults to become e-cig users. […]

Four University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising students were selected for the national American Advertising Federation (AAF) Most Promising Multicultural Students program. Seniors Lesly Ramirez, Edward Hiraldo, Amanda Churchill and Mayra Yaji will travel to New York City from Feb. 12 to 15 to participate in the program. The AAF’s Most Promising […]

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications director of the online Master’s program with a specialization in social media, was quoted in “What the Tech? Avoiding Facebook Scams” broadcast on Chattanooga, Tenn. NBC affiliate WRCB-TV. The story focuses on Facebook users who participated in a post on “Concerts I’ve been to but […]

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is being honored by the College Media Association (CMA) with a new award in his name — the Frank LoMonte Ethics in Journalism Award. The Frank LoMonte Award will honor journalists, advisers or news organizations that perform in […]