Month: April 2022

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumnus Mitchell Habib, B.S. Advertising 1982 and Hall of Fame 2011, was honored as a University of Florida Distinguished Alumnus at the University’s spring 2022 commencement. The UF Distinguished Alumnus Award is one of the University’s most prestigious honors, recognizing alumni who have excelled in their […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications student journalists, alumni and WUFT News staff were honored in the Region 3 2021 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence (MOE) Awards competition. The awards recognize the best collegiate journalism in Region 3 which comprises Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and the U.S. […]

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, is quoted in “Judges to Hear Arguments Over New Florida Law Cracking Down on Social Media Giants” posted on WTSP.com on April 28. The story focuses on […]

Frank LoMonte, former University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, and UF law student Jessica Terkovich are the authors of “You Have the Duty to Remain Silent: How Workplace Gag Rules Frustrate Police Accountability” published in the Akron Law Review, Vol. 55, Issue 1. The research article focuses on the […]

Frank Waddell, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism associate professor, Center for Public Interest Communications Director Ann Christiano, Center Research Director Annie Neimand, and Kelly Chernin are the co-authors of “The Effect of Documentary and Fictional Narratives on Dehumanization of Refugees and Stereotype Reversal” published in the Journal of Immigrant & Refugee […]

A five-part series on a Florida government program that failed to aid families of children who suffered catastrophic brain injuries at birth earned the Miami Herald and ProPublica the 2022 Collier Prize for State Government Accountability. The $25,000 award, offered by the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, is one of the largest […]

Are you looking for a full-time or part-time job? You are invited to participate in the 2022 Virtual Statewide Job Fair on June 2, 2022 from 9am-4pm EST! The University of Florida is partnering with Florida Career Centers to host employers at this year’s virtual event. This is an excellent opportunity to meet employers recruiting […]

The Search Committee for the Snedaker Chair in Trust will meet on Wednesday, April 27, at 3 p.m. The committee will continue to review candidate applications.   https://ufl.zoom.us/j/3611737104    

The search committee for the advertising lecturer position will meet on Wednesday, April 27th at 1:00 pm to discuss the current candidate pool.   Join Zoom Meeting https://ufl.zoom.us/j/92252701391?pwd=UmxXMDR5WTBINnpFNmY1cEtRa0dnZz09

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Professional-in-Residence Mickey Nall, M.A.M.C 1982 and Hall of Fame 2011, is the recipient of the 2022 Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Gainesville Chapter John S. Detweiler, Ed.D., APR, CPRC, Professional of the Year Award. Kimberly Norman, an Online Master’s student with a specialization in public […]

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, is quoted in “Conservative Media Cheering DeSantis Crackdown on Disney are Ignoring What a Catastrophe it Would be for Florida” posted on mediaite.com on April 21. The […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Online Master’s students Patrick Wright and Jade Hecker and Public Relations senior Paola Alvarado are the recipients of The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) 2022 Scholarships. TLF, celebrating its 24th Anniversary, awarded $150,000 in scholarships to 50 ethnically diverse college and university students nationwide majoring in advertising, marketing or […]

The search committee for the advertising lecturer position will be conducting phone interviews via Zoom with our initial pool of candidates on Monday 4/25.   The interviews will begin at 12:45 pm.   https://ufl.zoom.us/j/94661282795

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, is quoted in“Musk Wants Free Speech on Twitter After Spending Years Silencing Critics” posted on Bloomberg.com on April 21. The article focuses on Elon Musk’s possible acquisition […]

The search committee for the Snedaker Chair in Trust will meet on Friday, April 22, at 9 a.m. Agenda: Review candidate applications Discuss next steps for search   Zoom link:   https://ufl.zoom.us/j/3611737104  

Roxane Coche, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) associate chair and assistant professor, has received a 3,000€ research grant from the Académie Nationale Olympique Française (ANOF), through its Olympic Studies Center, to examine and evaluate the legacy of the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics. The grant is the […]

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications students were recognized on April 20, 2022 at the 2022 PRNEWS Social Impact Awards. Doctoral student Yufan “Sunny” Qin received the Graduate Student of the Year Diversity Leaders Award and Catalina Santana Hernandez, B.S. Public Relations 2021, received an Honorable Mention in the Undergraduate Student of […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Bateman Case Study Competition team has been named one of the three finalists in the 2022 contest. The CJC team, led by Public Relations Adjunct Professor Leticia Solaun, was comprised of Public Relations seniors Nicholas Suriel, Arianna Meekins, Blair […]

The Native American Journalists Association and the Asian American Journalists Association are excited to announce a new scholarship fund to support Pacific Islander students and journalists in their careers. The funding is intended to help Indigenous peoples of the Pacific, including Polynesians, Micronesians and Melanesians, pursue careers in journalism, especially in the U.S. and U.S.-affiliated […]

The University of Florida Summer Media Institute is a five-night, six-day workshop (June 19-24, 2022) in which high school students are immersed in journalism and communications. The SMI program is hiring multiple student assistant positions to work with campers. Housing and dining will be included in addition to the stipend provided. Compensation: $600 minimum, housing […]

Applications are open for the roles of FMSA Treasurer, Publicity Director, Secretary and Director of Outreach for the 2022-23 school year. Applications for the organization’s New York City trip will open in the fall, and priority will be given to executive board members! If interested, fill out the application here.

Five University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications alumni were honored as part of the UF Alumni Association 2022 “40 Gators Under 40” awards. The awards honor young alumni whose achievements positively reflect UF. The 2022 honorees include: Tiffany Brown, B.S. Advertising 2003, Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company Associate General Counsel Erin Collins, […]

The next meeting of the Public Relations Lecturer Search Committee is Wed., 04-20-2022, 11 a.m. via ZOOM.  The agenda is to review strengths and weaknesses of finalist candidates.  ZOOM info is as follows:   Topic: PR Lecturer Search Committee meeting – strengths & weaknesses of candidates Time: Apr 20, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US […]

The search committee for the advertising lecturer position will meet on Tuesday, 4/19 at 12:00 pm to finalize the interview questions and telephone script. The committee will meet via Zoom. https://ufl.zoom.us/j/8211738258