Month: January 2021

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 quoted in “Why Building Chatbots from Dead People is a Bad Idea” posted on lifewire.com on Jan. 27. The article focuses on a new technology that could be used […]

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Rob Hiaasen Lecturer in Investigative Reporting, was featured in “The Importance of Investigative Journalism in Our Current Environment” during an episode of “Gulf Coast Life” broadcast on Naples, Florida public radio station WGCU-FM on Jan. 27. The episode focused on the rise of misinformation and […]

Completed applications and letters of recommendation must be submitted to the Supervisor of Elections of the county in which the student is registered to vote by March 26, 2021. If you have any questions or need further information, please email TJ Pyche at tjpyche@alachuacounty.us. For more information visit https://www.votealachua.com/Outreach-Media/Scholarship

Like most of America, Adam Schwartz,  B.S. Advertising 1997, was alarmed when he watched George Floyd die at the hands of police officers on the streets of Minneapolis. He decided then that he needed to focus some of his time on combatting the problem, so he started “Being Racist is STUPID!” “I’m a white voice […]

Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications associate director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and Telecommunication associate professor, will participate in a livestream conversation on “Improving Social Media: Misinformation & Free Expression” on Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. on alltechhuman.org. McNealy will join Claire Wardle to discuss how to […]

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These are large, enterprise-wide virtual events hosted by the Store, DC, and HQ Campus Recruiters. Each session will consist of a development topic followed by optional breakout rooms for students to connect with a Recruiter in a smaller setting. Click here for dates, times and links

E.D.I.T is a free pre-incubator program that works with residents of Gainesville, Belle Glade and Broward to launch tech-based businesses. Throughout the program participants will be matched will industry partners who will serve as mentors, as well as computer science graduate students who will support the technical development of products. Up $24,000 in tech support. […]

Students enrolled in the Innovation Academy are eligible to apply for the scholarship upon meeting the following criteria: Enrolled in the Innovation Academy, and have completed four of the six required Innovation Academy minor courses Enrolled in and on-track for their major in the Warrington College of Business or the College of Journalism and Communications […]

Two  University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) degree programs have each been ranked second in the U.S. for 2021 by two online educational rating services. The online Public Relations undergraduate degree program was selected by study.com and the Communication master’s degree program was cited in the Best Masters in Communication Programs category […]

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 quoted in “Online Harassment Strengthens in the U.S.” posted on ntd.com on Jan. 22. The story focuses on the growing problem of harassment on social media platforms. According to […]

Since 2002, Sayfie Review has been a pioneer in Florida journalism. The Review is non-partisan, and brings together news content from publications around the State of Florida on a daily basis. The publication is regularly read by Florida Governors, cabinet officials, Members of Congress and their staff, journalists and other opinion leaders and newsmakers in […]

The University of Florida today announced a $2 million commitment from UF alumni Linda and Ken McGurn to establish the McGurn Fellowship Program for Media Integrity and the Fight Against Disinformation. The gift will fund fellowships at the UF College of Journalism and Communications, the Levin College of Law and the Consortium on Trust in […]

Nicole Harris, B.S. Advertising 2009, an English teacher at Gainesville High School, was named the 2021 Alachua County Public Schools Teacher of the Year during a virtual ceremony hosted by the Education Foundation of Alachua Count on Jan. 22. During her eight-year tenure, Harris has implemented three successful programs including a Cambridge writing course for […]

The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information was featured in a letter from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) to President Biden on Jan. 19. In the letter, SPJ President Matthew T. Hall asked for the U.S. government to end restrictions on federal office and agency employees that prohibit them from speaking to the press […]

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Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, is featured in an ATTN segment on the First Amendment posted on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on Jan. 21. Calvert answers questions on what is covered by the First Amendment and what is not. […]

Mackenzie Behm, B.S. Journalism 2020, has been recognized as a Top 20 finalist in the 2021 Hearst Journalism Awards Multimedia Narrative Storytelling competition. Behm placed seventh. Entries in this competition included least three of the following components: writing, photos, audio slideshows, video, animation, graphics or any other visual tools. Entrants also could have used social […]

Lainey Johnson, B.S. Public Relations 2008, was named a 2020 Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Executive in Marketing. She is employed at Ernst & Young (EY) in Chicago as the Head of Paid Media, Americas Marketing. Previously she served as brand, marketing and communications associate director. In her current position at EY, she has overseen paid […]

Accomplished students from all majors, including advertising, business, communications, data science, information technology, journalism, math, production, public relations, etc., are encouraged to apply! (must be current junior, senior, or grad student)   For full eligibility information and further details please follow this link: https://irtsfoundation.org/college-programs/summer-fellowship/

Undergraduate and graduate students interning for an organization based in the greater DC area (DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia) for the Spring 2021 semester, in-person OR virtual, are welcome to apply. The internship does not need to be for credit. There will be a voluntary section where the applicant can communicate financial need if they wish. […]

Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, participated in a discussion on First Amendment rights with “Good Day DC” anchor Jeannette Reyes. The segment was broadcast on the Washington, D.C. FOX television affiliate on Jan. 13. Calvert comments on whether recent […]

The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information is now accepting applications for the annual Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Award. The award recognizes outstanding news coverage that promotes transparent, accountable government and is primarily intended to reward journalism that is about the public’s right-to-know and about government secrecy, not just journalism that uses public […]

Sara Ganim, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information Hearst Journalism Fellow, is the author of “Too Many Student Apartments Are Overcrowded Fire Hazards Unfit for 21st Century Life,” an opinion column published on pennlive.com on Jan. 9. Ganim, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and producer of the Brechner […]