Month: December 2019

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 “19 Inventions That Have Changed the World in the Last Decade” published in Reader’s Digest December 2019 edition. According to Selepak, Instragram has become one of the largest social media […]

Rich Preuss, B.S. Telecommunication 1996, is director of the Peabody and Emmy Award-winning “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj.” Preuss and his team’s phenomenal multimedia efforts for each show are chronicled in “A Symphony of Graphics and Movement” published in the Directors Guild of America’s DGA Quarterly. Preuss seamlessly integrates four giant screens on set into […]

Sara Ganim, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information Hearst Journalism fellow, was featured in “It’s All Journalism: Lead Reporter in Sandusky Case Now Investigating Barriers in School Data Reporting” published on the Association of Alternate Newsmedia website on Dec. 12. In her position, Ganim is working with […]

Raegan Burden, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising lecturer of cultural engagement, was interviewed on Nov. 29 on CGTN’s “Global Business with Rachelle Akuffo” about how companies and government are trying to improve the workplace. Burden discussed why a shorter workweek can increase productivity and how viable it will be for companies […]

Drew Dees, a University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication junior, is profiled in “A New Wheelchair Will Help This University of Florida Student Journalist Do Stand-Ups – Literally” published on Poynter.com on Dec. 18. Dees diagnoses of cerebral palsy has compromised his body movement and muscle coordination.  However, it has not dashed […]

Glenn Burns, B.S. Broadcasting 1984, will be inducted into the 2020 Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame on Jan. 29 in Athens, Georgia. Burns is the chief meteorologist for WSB -TV Channel 2 Actions News’ Severe Weather Team 2 and appears during the 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts Monday through Friday. Burns, an […]

Jasmine McNealy , University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication associate professor, will present “An Ecological Approach to Data Governance” for the Data & Society Databites speaker series in New York City on Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. The event also will be livestreamed on Data & Society’s website. McNealy will speak on […]

If you missed the training on Dec. 6, or would like a refresher, the video of the training is available here: http://fms02.jou.ufl.edu/college/video.php?video=UF-Engaged-Training-2019-12-06.mp4.

  Carla Fisher, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising associate professor and a full member of the UF Health Center, is the co-author of “Culturally Appropriate Breast Cancer and Environment Risk Messages: Targeting Racially and Ethnically Diverse Mothers” published in the Journal of Cancer Education on Dec. 9. Fisher, along with Kevin […]

Marcia DiStaso, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department chair, and Public Relations senior Gabriela Balayla have been recognized by PRNews as PR Trainer/Educator of the Year and PR Student of the Year, respectively. They were honored at the 2019 PRNews PR People Awards Luncheon in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 12. […]

Ten University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty, adjuncts and students were recognized as 2019 Anderson Scholars. Anderson Scholars Faculty  honorees include Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Telecommunication Professor James Babanikos, Rob Hiaasen Lecturer in Investigative Reporting Ted Bridis, Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communications Clay Calvert, Public Relations Adjunct Larry Clark […]

If you look up the word “entrepreneur” in the dictionary, you just might see a picture of Bre Auberry, B.S. Advertising 2015. In her sophomore year at CJC, she co-founded Swamp Records, which is the University of Florida’s first student-run record label. A year after graduation, she founded Black Thread Agency, a cultural marketing firm […]

By Madison Hindo, Public Relations 2020 If you look up the word “entrepreneur” in the dictionary, you just might see a picture of Bre Auberry, B.S. Advertising 2015. In her sophomore year at CJC, she co-founded Swamp Records, which is the University of Florida’s first student-run record label. A year after graduation, she founded Black […]

Ron Rodgers, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism associate professor and graduate coordinator, is the author of a chapter in the new book “Journalism’s Ethical Progression: A Twentieth-century Journey.” The book, to be published on Dec. 15, uses case studies and historical analysis to trace changes in the ways that journalists understood their ethical responsibilities […]

Consultant, minister, coach and inspirational speaker Nona Jones, B.S. Journalism 2004, will have her memoir “Success from the Inside Out” published by Harper Collins Christian Publishing in Jan. 2020. Her book chronicles her unlikely journey from a childhood filled with physical and sexual abuse and being diagnosed with a behavioral and learning disability to becoming […]

Mike Foley, the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Hugh Cunningham Professor in Journalism Excellence, was quoted in “Bloomberg Journalists Face ‘Ethical Minefield’ in Owners’ Presidential Campaign” published in The Globe Post on Dec. 5. The article focuses on the decision by the Bloomberg News editorial staff to continue to investigate President Trump. […]

Zalome Briceño, B.S. Telecommunication 2018, is the recipient of a National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Lone Star Chapter EMMY Award in the Religion: Program Feature/Segment/Special category for “Las Mañanitas De La Virgen.” Briceño was a reporter on the eight-person team at Telemundo 60 San Antonio that contributed to the feature story on the […]

Allison “Allie” Faircloth, B.S. Telecommunication 2018, is the new afternoon drive host for 103.7 The Gator beginning Dec. 9. The Gator, a 100,000-watt commercial country music station, is part of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Division of Media Properties. Faircloth has been a promotions assistant with iHeartMedia in Jacksonville since 2012 […]

Moon Lee, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations associate professor, was elected president of the Korean American Communication Association (KACA) for 2019-2021. KACA is an organization dedicated to serving the academic and social needs of Korean communication scholars and students in North America. Members include researchers who share an interest in […]

Adriana Robles, B.S. Telecommunication 2015, was named to the 2020 Forbes “30 under 30” list for Hollywood and Entertainment. Robles is a writer and director for NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” Robles, along with Hannah Levy, are the sketch series’ first female directing team responsible for the digital shorts. The pair met at The Onion and […]

It is critical for a company to be recognized by their brand as well as to be known for supporting positive corporate responsibility through community initiatives. But will attaching themselves to one side of the debate on a controversial issue impact that brand image? Corporations have become more active on a politically charged and divisive […]

Kalisha Whitman will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Innovation News Center as the Senior TV News Manager on Jan. 3. Whitman will train students on how to report and produce engaging original content that connects with diverse audiences for TV and digital platforms. Her specialty is digital media concepts and […]

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the author of “Putting the ‘Public’ Back into Public Employment: A Roadmap for Challenging Prior Restraints That Prohibit Government Employees from Speaking to the News Media” published in the University of Kansas Law Review, Volume 68, Issue […]

Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication professor and Media Consumer Research director, is the author of “A Review of Artificial Intelligence Adoptions in the Media Industry” published in the International Journal on Media Management on Nov. 25. In the article, Chan-Olmsted examines the utilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in the […]