Month: December 2020

The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused anxiety and stress in most people, but college students specifically have had to learn to cope with uncertainty and upheaval from their normal routine. This emotional rollercoaster has caused an increase in general media consumption as those effected by the pandemic seek ways to cope or escape the daily […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Assistant Professors Jay Hmielowski and Myiah Hutchens are the co-authors of a blog “Conservatives Are More Likely Than Liberals to Exist in a Media Echo Chamber” posted on the London School of Economics US Centre’s blog on American Politics and Policy on Dec. 22. Research […]

Benjamin Johnson, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, is quoted in “Spoiler Alert: Spoilers Can Be Good for Business” published on Morning Consult on Dec. 22. The article focuses on entertainment programming spoilers. Many viewers seek them out to help them decide whether or not something is worth watching. According […]

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication lecturer and coordinator of the online master’s program with a specialization in social media, was a panelist for “The Heat: Social Media’s Influence” on CGTN America on Dec. 18. The panel, led by CGTN host Asieh Namdar, featured Selepak, Seth Berenzweig, Berenzweig Leonard founding […]

The concept of “fake news” came to light during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Since that time, claims of fake news, defined as “fabricated news content that mimics news media content in form but is intentionally and verifiably false with the potential to mislead its audience,” has infiltrated the national consciousness and rhetoric. The widespread […]

Bernell Tripp, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism associate professor, and doctoral student Yewande O. Addie are part of a team that has received a UF Research 2020: Advancing Racial Justice Through Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access at the University of Florida grant. The research proposal, “The Recruitment and Retention of Black […]

Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, was quoted in “The ‘Red Slime’ Lawsuit That Could Sink Right-Wing Media” published in The New York Times on Dec. 21. The article addresses the merits of possible defamation lawsuits against certain news organizations […]

David Adams has joined the University of Florida Career Connections Center (CCC) as the Manager for Integrated Partnerships for the UF College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC). Adams will serve as an embedded liaison at the College. In this role, Adams will work closely with Julie Frey, UFCJC Director of the Office of Career and […]

In this video interview, Advertising Assistant Professor Juliana Fernandes discusses her research on the impact of negative and persuasive messaging on political campaigns. READ MORE

The University of Florida today announced that news industry veteran Janet Coats has been named Managing Director of the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology (CTMT), a multidisciplinary initiative launched to understand the dynamics that have undermined the trustworthiness of content and information disseminated via technology. Coats has been at the forefront of the […]

A virtual exchange project between the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and the University of Brighton was “Highly Commended” for Innovation of the Year in the 2020 National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Awards for Excellence competition. Led by Eric Esterline,  Sports Journalism and Communication director, and Roxane Coche, associate director and Telecommunication assistant […]

Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications associate director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and Telecommunication associate professor, was quoted in “From Whistleblower Laws to Unions: How Google’s AI Ethics Meltdown Could Shape Policy” published on venturebeat.com on Dec. 16. The article focuses on Google’s firing of Timnit Gebru, […]

John Kaplan, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism professor and winner of the 1992 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography, is retiring after 22 years at the College. During his tenure at CJC, Kaplan’s academic honors include being named a J. William Fulbright Scholar, UF International Educator of the Year, and UF Research […]

When: Thursday, Jan. 14. 2021 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST Created in partnership with local storytelling event company, Guts & Glory, this unique event will feature a cast of five Black voices who will share their stories in a live stream format via the Heartwood Soundstage. Their stories will help to highlight the unique experiences of Black […]

This full tuition scholarship is worth greater than $70,000. The goal of the NYU Journalism-NAJA scholarship is to support an exceptional journalist who might not otherwise have the opportunity to earn a graduate journalism degree in one of the school’s top-level NYU graduate journalism programs. New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute is a pioneer in educating today’s […]

Marcia DiStaso, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department chair, has been selected as one of the 2020 PRNEWS Top Women in PR. The prestigious group of 89 trailblazing women are leaders from both academia and the industry and “are making a tremendous impact in the communications field through their innovation […]

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Advertisers and marketer are increasingly using social media influencers to promote their products on platforms, particularly on Instagram. The influencers are driving engagement with the promise of an intimate look inside their lives and relationships all while pushing varying goods and services. And just like any good story, they are hooking followers with their plot […]

Matt Duffy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications master’s student, is featured in “Unemployed Graduates Struggle to Find Jobs in the COVID-19 Market” published on vox.com on Dec. 9. The article focuses on young adults who are having trouble launching their careers during the COVID-19 pandemic and how this could result in a […]

Pamala Proverbs, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications doctoral student, was  selected as a 2021 International Delegate-At-Large for the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Assembly at the 2020 virtual event on Dec. 5. The primary responsibility of delegates is to represent at-large members at the annual meeting of the PRSA Leadership Assembly. […]

Four University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising students were selected for the national 2021 American Advertising Federation (AAF) Most Promising Multicultural Students program to be held virtually from Jan. 26-29. Advertising seniors Bryce Chan, Nicole Lopez, Alexa Schummer and Andrea Wood will have the opportunity to participate in networking and personal brand […]

Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication assistant professor in emerging media, has been named a 2020-2021 UF Global Fellow by the UF International Center and the Office of Global Research. As a fellow, Xu will conduct a study of how users’ feedback, social groups, and their cultural backgrounds affect developers’ […]

PRWeek has selected the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department as one of five finalists for their Outstanding Education Program category in the 2021 PRWeek US Awards. A PRWeek Award honors Public Relations excellence and leadership and celebrates the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education teams. The […]

Four University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications student journalists were recognized in the 2020-2021 Hearst Journalism Awards Photojournalism Competition. In the Photojournalism 1: News and Features category Christopher Day, B.S. Journalism 2020, and Journalism senior Emily Felts have placed 10th and 14th, respectively. Their entries consisted of photos taken between Sept. 1, 2019 […]