Month: March 2022

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) placed eighth overall in the first annual Broadcast Education Association (BEA) rankings of schools based on the creative achievement of their students. UFCJC placed fifth in the News and Documentary categories, eighth in Film and Video, and 11th in Sports. The ranking were derived from […]

The 4A’s Foundation will be hosting two info sessions throughout April about the Multicultural Advertising Internship Program (MAIP). MAIP connects diverse talent to the advertising and marketing and communications industry. RSVP for one of the sessions below to learn more! April 4th: 5 p.m. (RSVP here) April 18th: 12 p.m. (RSVP here)

Become a career expert! UF’s nationally ranked Career Connections Center (C3) is hiring Career Ambassadors. Work with the Career Connections Center to gain experience, build your skills, network with employers, and help others. Career Ambassadors are student leaders who help to advance others through outreach and one-on-one career development. Career Ambassadors will: Review resumes, cover […]

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer and coordinator of the online master’s program with a specialization in social media, is quoted in “Critics Question Why People Shared ICON Park Accident Video on Twitter, Other Sites” published in the Orlando Sentinel on March 30. The article […]

Brianne Fleming, a University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications instructor in the online master’s program, is quoted in “How to Think Intelligently About Social Media Strategy in 2022” published in Forbes on March 28. The article offers tips on how to engage effectively with the audience you are trying to reach and the […]

 By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism 1984 University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) Advertising Professor Cynthia Morton loves engaging with students in her advertising classes, but she’s also passionate about research, one reason she thinks she was asked to join a three-university team to find ways to help family members in underrepresented communities […]

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism 1984 The biggest challenge for broadcast meteorologists today is keeping up with the changing needs of the audience, people who prefer getting their news and weather from social media and apps. Making sure they use the best method of communication is critical, but so is getting the forecast right. Megan […]

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism 1984 At age 12, Roxane Coche knew she wanted to be involved in sports as a career. As the middle child between two brothers, and the daughter of a black-belt marathoner, she spent her youth ice skating, playing hockey and tennis. Then, she found her passion: soccer. Her father pushed […]

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism, 1984 The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) Academic Adviser of the Year Nicki Dankers has spent the last two years adapting – and helping students adapt. Since COVID-19 changed the way advisers interact with students, she had to learn new ways to provide the same service […]

Rachel Grant, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism assistant professor, is Research Director for the Narrative Justice Project, a tactical response to popular media conversations around stereotypes and conversations around racism. We interviewed Dr. Grant on Nov. 3, 2021 about the project and findings from the research so far. Below the video […]

CJC Media Production, Management, and Technology Lecturer Iman Zawahry was interviewed on March 3, 2021 about being a Muslim filmmaker in the U.S., the challenges of affecting social change with comedy, and mentoring aspiring artists. Below the video is an edited transcript of that interview. How did you develop your love of filmmaking? Zawahry: I […]

PICSA is partnering with the Florida Springs Council and Current Problems on a campaign titled Stand Up 4 Springs. The groups are working to promote the protection of the Florida springs, and they are hosting an event on Friday, April 22, Earth Day! The morning portion will include a spring clean-up by taking canoes out […]

The Career Connections Center (C3) would like to invite all first-and second-years students to join the Career Success Institute’s Summer 2022 cohort. The Career Success Institute (CSI) is a six-week career and leadership cohort that helps students build their leadership and career potential. CSI will start on May 9th-June 18th. Specific days, times, and class […]

The MUSE (Museum University Student Educator) program is for college students who will create and present museum activities and programs. Weekly museum meetings during the semester will include: bringing student perspectives into museum planning (advisory role); learning about museum operations and exhibitions (student role); developing interactive content for museum visitors based on artwork in the […]

The Washington Press Club Foundation (WPCF) is pleased to host a series of webinars connecting aspiring journalists to Washington, DC reporters, editors and bureau chiefs. These programs are specifically designed for journalism students to gain practical insights into the changing culture and practices of media organizations as preparation for your future job search. WPCF’s next […]

The Hispanic Communicators Association (HCA) is proud to present the Hispanic Gator Film Festival! All students, staff, and community members are invited to attend this free event celebrating Hispanic and Latino creators. The festival will now occur on Saturday, April 2nd from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Reitz Union Auditorium.  

The Search Committee for the Dianne Snedaker Chair in Trust will meet on Thursday, March 31 at 10 a.m. Agenda: Discuss recruitment plan for the position. Review applicant pool.   The Zoom link for this meeting is: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/3611737104  

Discord is home to passionate people who value our mission—giving you the power to create belonging in your life. We care about creating a delightful experience: for people who use Discord and for ourselves. Discord is hiring for multiple positions in communications, customer experience, marketing, operations and more. View open opportunities here. Tips for Applying […]

Busch Gardens Williamsburg (VA) and Water Country USA are hosting an info session on April 7 at 4 p.m. regarding their summer internship program. The internship is paid and includes housing. To register for the free virtual information session, click here or see the attached flyer.  

Jieun Shin, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor, is the co-author of “Mask-Wearing as a Partisan Issue: Social Identity and Communication of Party Norms on Social Media Among Political Elites” published in Social Media + Society on March 25. Shin, Aimei Yang, Wenlin Liu, Hye Min […]

The search committee for the advertising lecturer position will meet on Tuesday, 3/29 at 12:00 pm to review the current applicant pool. The committee will meet via Zoom. https://ufl.zoom.us/j/8211738258

Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, has been selected to receive one of 14 2022 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Faculty Achievement Awards. Calvert was named the 2020-2021 UF Teacher/Scholar of the Year making him […]

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists were recognized in the 2021-2022 Hearst Journalism Awards Sports Writing competition. Zachary Huber, B.S. Journalism 2021, won third place and Journalism junior Payton Titus tied for 19th place. The 2021-2022 Sports Writing Competition received 119 entries from 66 schools. UF is currently in […]

Four University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations students, led by Public Relations Professional-in-Residence Pat Ford, received first place in the Arthur W. Page Society 2022 Student Case Study Competition. The winning entry from Public Relations seniors Courtney Baer, Lauren Casole, Tammy Nguyen and Lauren Garelick, “United Airlines: Fly the Vaccinated […]