Month: June 2022

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists and alumni from WUFT and Fresh Take Florida, and two faculty members are finalists in the 2022 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Florida Pro Sunshine State Awards competition. Finalists include: College Journalist of the Year: Meleah Lyden, B.S. Telecommunication 2022, of Fresh Take Florida […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications student journalists and staff are the recipients of two first place 2022 Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) Awards. The awards recognize the best work in 2021 in public media journalism from across the U.S. The WUFT-FM News team, under the direction of Multimedia Producer Sky Lebron, received […]

Ted Bridis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Rob Hiaasen Lecturer in Investigative Reporting, and Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication, are quoted in “A Florida Power Company Didn’t Like a Journalist’s Commentary. Its Consultants Had Him Followed” published in The […]

Aantaki Raisa, a University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) doctoral student, is the recipient of a 2022 Cancer Policy Internship sponsored by the UF Health Cancer Center (UFHCC) and the UF Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). The internship will be for the Fall 2022 academic semester. Raisa was one of […]

Tom Kelleher, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, today was named Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the UF Graduate School. He will begin his new role on July 1, 2022. As Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, he will promote graduate education with all UF administrative units […]

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism 1984 When the NCAA changed its rules to allow students to use their name, image and likeness (NIL), University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) alumnae Leah Clapper, B.S. Advertising 2021 and M.A.M.C. 2022, wanted to figure out how to capitalize on her status as a University of […]

A new study by a team of University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) researchers found that communicating purpose could be an effective strategic communication tactic to help build employee organizational identification and trust during times of change. UFCJC doctoral students Yufan “Sunny” Qin, Alexis Bajalia Fitzsimmons and Eve Heffron, and faculty members […]

Frank LoMonte, former University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, received the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Washington, D.C. Pro Chapter 2022 Distinguished Service in Local Journalism Award at the chapter’s 2022 Dateline Awards and Hall of Fame dinner on June 14. LoMonte, currently legal counsel at CNN, received the […]

A new study has found that data mining can be used to help monitor evolving consumer responses to social issue campaigns, considering the dynamic nature of public opinion. The research by Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising associate professor, and research colleague Yang Feng, “Evolving Consumer Response to Social […]

Moni Basu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Michael and Linda Connelly Lecturer for Narrative Nonfiction, and Natalia Galicza, B.S. Journalism 2022, are the co-authors of “Rising From the Rubble: Three Miamians On Healing and Hope One Year After the Surfside Condo Collapse” published in Flamingo magazine on June 21. Basu and […]

Roxane Coche, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate chair and assistant professor, was featured in a June 20 episode of “The Loop with Christian Bryant.” The episode, “How Soccer and Formula One Are Winning Over American Fans,” focuses on the growing sports media landscape due to more […]

“Five Questions With…” is a series of profiles of CJC graduates and the career paths they chose. Bonnie Katz, B.S. Telecommunication 2018 1. Tell us about your current job. I work at NBCUniversal as a Brand Marketing Manager for NBC News. Our group develops promotional brand campaigns across our various shows. I personally oversee our […]

Attention UF students! The Harn Museum of Art would like your feedback on the design of their new logo. Join the Harn on June 30 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for refreshments and an opportunity to help the museum appeal to its #1 audience–you! No preparation is necessary. We’ll be asking participants to review designs […]

Applicants from all backgrounds, including students with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for this workshop. Please contact the Harn directly at register@harn.ufl.edu with questions that may arise throughout the application process, including but not limited to inquiries related to accommodation needs.  Saturday, July 23, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, July 24, 11:30 AM – […]

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumni, Chris O’Brien, B.S. Telecommunication 2021, and Zachary Huber, B.S. Journalism 2021, have received honors in the National 2021 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence (MOE) Awards competition. The awards honor the best collegiate work published or broadcast in 2021. O’Brien received first […]

Cynthia Morton, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising professor, was quoted in “Dadvertising’: The Role of Fathers Are Evolving, and Advertisers Are Taking Notice” posted on Tampa Bay’s fox13news.com on June 6. The story focuses on ads that appeal to fathers who are spending more time at home with the kids […]

Jen Ford, M.A.M.C 2016, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications director of Marketing and Communications, was elected as Incoming Presidents Council Chair (IPCC) for AIGA, the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design. The Presidents Council comprises all currently active presidents in good standing at local AIGA chapters and connects the work […]

A new study has found that organizations can harness the unique conversation power of chatbots for enhancing perceived organizational listening and associated outcomes, according to researchers Linjuan Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations associate professor, and colleagues Alvin Zhou and Wan-Hsiu Sunny Tsai. Their research, “Harnessing the Power of […]

A new study has found that COVID-19-related corporate social responsibility ads increased the individual consumer’s sense of well-being. The ads had a positive effect on brand outcomes but a detrimental effect on message compliance. The study showed the effect was stronger in Germany than in the U.S. The research by University of Florida College of […]

Myiah Hutchens, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Department interim chair and associate professor, is quoted in “MAGA Influencers Flock to Florida, Chasing Political Clout and Connections” published in the Tampa Bay Times on June 16. The article focuses on right-wing media personalities who are working to expand their reach from […]

Geoff Thompson, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer, has been named the new Associate Director of Sports Journalism and Communication beginning Aug. 15. In this role, Thompson, B.S. Journalism 1994, M.A.M.C. 2002, will work with Director Eric Esterline to rebrand the UFCJC sports program. He will […]

Two Gator gymnasts, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Professional Master’s student Leah Clapper, B.S. Advertising 2021, and Megan Skaggs, B.S. Advertising 2020, were honored at the inaugural INFLCR Name Image Likeness (NIL) Summit at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame on June 14. Clapper is the recipient of the Scholar-Athlete […]

Russians using the social media app Telegram are more likely to oppose the invasion of Ukraine than those that only use TV as their source for news, according to University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications doctoral student Ekaterina Romanova. Romanova is the author of “Russians With Diverse Media Diet More Likely to Oppose […]

Katie Hyson, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications WUFT News Report for America journalist, won the prestigious GroundTruth Award and first place in Feature Writing at the Report for America 2021-2022 Local News Awards for her story “How a Black Marching Band Style Was Erased From Gainesville’s Fields, And Why it Matters Decades […]