Month: November 2022

Stephanie Sinclair, B.S. Journalism 1998 and Hall of Fame 2008, is an acclaimed photographer whose work focuses on gender and human rights. Her photographs were recently featured in “What A High-Risk Pregnancy Looks Like After Dobbs” published in The New York Times Magazine on Nov. 13. Since the Supreme Court ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Department has been selected for the PRNEWS’ 2023 Education A-List. This is the third year in a row that UFCJC has been named to this prestigious list, which was launched in 2021. The list recognizes the top 50 educational institutions that are advancing […]

The search committee for the sports journalism lecturer position will meet today from 2-3 p.m. to review the pending applications and determine if there are any that merit moving to the next round in the process. Here’s the Zoom link in case you wish to witness or participate:   https://ufl.zoom.us/j/97167092363?pwd=c0VpbThyRzA4RmZjS2VPZk1TQ2lLUT09 I’m pleased to be joined […]

Elizabeth Flood-Grady, visiting assistant professor in the STEM Translational Communication Center at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and manager of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute Recruitment Center, is the recipient of a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) grant from the Health Disparities Division and National Institute […]

A new study has found that the experience of studying abroad causes Chinese international students to have opinions that differ from those of the major users of Chinese social media. The findings by Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising Department interim department chair and associate professor, and Yue Hu, […]

Juliana Fernandes, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, will be one of four faculty members participating in “Empowering Consumers: What is Greenwashing and How to Identify It,” a webinar sponsored by the Florida International University College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts on Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. Greenwashing refers […]

Define American and the Center for Public Interest Communications at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) collaborated to produce a new body of research on immigration and local news with a focus on North Carolina media consumers. The result, “Reimagining Immigration News: North Carolina’s Case for the Nation,” gives journalists in […]

The Hough Graduate School of Business is holding a virtual student panel featuring current female students and their experience within the Specialized Master’s programs. RSVP today to attend on November 16th at 2:00 PM-3:00 PM!

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications today announced that Public Relations Professor Linjuan Rita Men will take on the new role of Director of Internal Communication Research, where she will serve as the College’s scholarly and public thought leader on internal communication research through academic and professional publications, pursuit of extramural funding, […]

By Lila Greenberg, B.S. Telecommunication 2022 From virtual education to weather technology, Ed Mansouri has been focused on serving the residents of Florida. Mansouri, the founder and CEO of WeatherSTEM, has partnered with WUFT Weather and the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN), both housed at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, […]

Gray Television is coming to the UF College of Journalism & Communications to interview students for multiple internships and full-time job opportunities. Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Weimer Hall All interested juniors and seniors in Journalism and MPMT are encouraged to sign up for an interview using the […]

Mickey Nall, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Professional-in-Residence, has been awarded the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Gold Anvil, the organization’s highest individual award that recognizes lifetime achievement in public relations. Nall, who is a 1982 graduate of UFCJC’s master’s program and a member of its Hall of […]

Social media influencers have come under increasing pressure to engage in transparent communication. However, for content that is not explicitly an advertisement, their communication practice can vary widely, reflecting the creator’s interests and attitudes towards transparency.   Jieun Shin, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor, and […]

Want to be a Hunter Intern? Are you a rising senior in college looking for an incredible, paid summer internship? Our interns are placed on teams across the business and specialty departments of the agency, including Food + CPG, Health + Wellness, Beauty + Personal Care, Retail, Wine + Culinary, Tabasco, Home + Lifestyle, Spirits, […]

Want to be a Hunter Intern? Are you a rising senior in college looking for an incredible, paid summer internship? Our interns are placed on teams across the business and specialty departments of the agency, including Food + CPG, Health + Wellness, Beauty + Personal Care, Retail, Wine + Culinary, Tabasco, Home + Lifestyle, Spirits, […]

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students who participated in the College’s 2022 Berlin Study Abroad program, placed first and second in the University of Florida International Center’s annual Global Culture Photo contest, study abroad category. Journalism junior Alan Halaly placed first for “Sitting on History,” shot at the Reichstag Building […]

Rural adults experience disparities in colorectal cancer screening, a trend even more distinct among rural Black adults. Healthcare disruptions caused by COVID-19 exacerbated inequities, heightening attention on virtual communication strategies to increase screening. Yet little is known about how rural adults perceive virtual human clinicians (VHC). New research from the University of Florida College of […]

You can read the full profiles of each new faculty member here. Christine Bucan Public Relations lecturer I have extensive PR experience (age has a lot to do with it) in everything from consumer marketing to healthcare, travel and transportation. Most recently, I led the PR and social media divisions of a full-service agency based […]

Janice Krieger, director of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications STEM Translational Communication Center, will serve as principal investigator on a $3.5 million U01 grant from the National Cancer Institute to use virtual human technology to increase racial and ethnic minority representation in cancer clinical trials. The five-year grant will use virtual […]

To honor National First-Generation Student Day on Nov. 8, we would like to gather all CJC first-gen students for a photo session at 10:30 a.m. in the Weimer atrium.  Green is the color of the day! I hope you can join us.  

UF STUDENT WORKSHOP –Open to all majors Printing Impressions Saturday, November 19, 11 AM – 4 PM UF Students are invited to participate in an extended examination of Florida flora and fauna on view in Florida Impressions in this free workshop. Students will engage in a gallery tour with a museum educator, then create their […]

Natalie Asorey, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Lecturer and Associate Director for Student Engagement at The Agency, and Mark Rottensteiner, Associate Director/Client Services and Operations at The Agency, will speak at the 2022 Association of National Advertisers (ANA) Multicultural Marketing & Diversity Conference on Nov. 7 in Hollywood, Florida. Asorey, […]

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 “Slumping Digital Advertising Hurting Social Media, Tech Platforms’ Bottom Lines” posted on thenationaldesk.com on Oct. 27. The story focuses on disappointing earnings figures […]