Month: March 2023

Juan C. Andrade, B.S. Journalism 1986, Hall of Fame 2021 and 2018 University of Florida Distinguished Alumnus, was named one of “The World’s Most Influential Decision Makers” by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on March 30, recognizing members of the WSJ CEO Council, a group of global leaders driving the future of business. Andrade is […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) placed sixth overall in the second annual Broadcast Education Association (BEA) rankings of schools based on the creative achievement of their students. UFCJC placed third in News, fifth in Documentary, seventh in Film & Video, and ninth in Sports. The rankings were derived from the […]

WUWM, Milwaukee’s NPR, is recruiting for the Eric Von Fellowship, designed to give recent college graduates from underrepresented groups the opportunity to work in a professional news environment, preparing stories for broadcast and digital platforms. Applications are due by April 30, 2023 with the expectation to start on August 1. Complete details about duties and […]

UF STUDENT WORKSHOP –Open to all majors Figure on Diversity Saturday, April 15, 11 AM – 4 PM UF Students are invited to join us for an in-depth exploration of the exhibition Posing Beauty in African American Culture in this free workshop. Engage in a gallery tour with a museum educator, then learn the art […]

Virtual Information Session with Gray Television: Friday, April 7 11 AM – 12 PM Several news directors will be on the call to talk with you, including Brent Bonfleur from WDTV. Registration required: please register here

Solutions Journalism Boot Camp Tuesday, April 4 6-7:30 PM AHA! CoLab The day’s headlines can seem overwhelming and can make you feel like the problems we face are insurmountable. Solutions Journalism is making a difference spotlighting results on the issues that arise in the communities we cover. Together, we will learn the pillars of reporting […]

By Lillian Randolph, Journalism Senior I love sports and I love art. As I’ve looked for ways to bring the two together, I found the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications‘ opportunity to study abroad in Paris to be the perfect one to do so. Knowing the rich history of the arts in […]

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism, 1984 Kalisha Whitman, senior TV news manager in the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Innovation News Center (INC), grew up in the predominantly white city of Hamilton, Alabama, a town of about 6,000 people that had four stoplights when she was born in 1985. It now has […]

Celeste Wagner, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism assistant professor, is one of 15 new editorial board members of the journal Digital Journalism. Established in 2013, Digital Journalism publishes 10 issues each year focusing on international cutting-edge research on digital journalism studies. The publication provides a critical forum to advance interdisciplinary scholarship. […]

Dustin York, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) online master’s adjunct instructor for the “Social Media and Emerging Technologies” course, will be the lead speaker at the TEDxUF 14th Annual Conference in Gainesville on April 1 at UF’s University Auditorium.   The theme for the 2023 event is “Illumination” and York will […]

Learn, explore and live in New York City this fall semester. Apply to CJCXNYC for the Fall 2023 semester! This program is open to CJC juniors and seniors. Immersive Fall Elective Information: Spend 10 weeks immersed in the media and communications industry in New York City this fall with CJCxNYC. Gain valuable professional experience as […]

Ann Searight Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, will be a presenter during the virtual 2023 UF Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit, hosted by the UF Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center and the Collaboratory for Women Innovators, on March 31 from 10 to 11:45 a.m. “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs & […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Center for Public Interest Communications recently added two faculty collaborators to their team. Jasmine McNealy, UFCJC Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor and associate director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project, will serve as interim director of research, and Natalie Asorey, UFCJC […]

By Michelle Holder, B.S. Journalism 2022 Nina Salvaggio Wagner never imagined she could have an impact at a large company like Lockheed Martin. But the insights she gained during her studies for an online Master’s in Global Strategic Communication from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications led to an opportunity for a […]

The FIFA Women’s World Cup was a steeple of professional sports in the summers of 2015 and 2019. Did newspapers deem the story newsworthy enough to reach the front page? Research by Roxane Coche, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology associate chair and assistant professor, and Travis […]

Spring 2023 Careers in Communication Fair Date: March 28, 2023 Time: 10 AM – 2 PM Location: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom Students and alumni interested in internships and job opportunities related to advertising, journalism, public relations, media production, management, and technology, and related communications industries are invited to the Careers in Communication Fair – Spring 2023. Planning to […]

A new study has found that critical race parenting allows youth to comprehend and vocalize their racialized experiences. The findings by Rachel Grant, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism assistant professor, and Tennessee State University Assistant Professor and CJC alumnus Diane Ezeh Aruah,  were included in “With Pride:” Media Coverage of Dwyane […]

Won-Ki Moon, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, and Jiyoung Lee, an assistant professor at Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea, are the co-recipients of a 2023 Korean American Communication Association (KACA)-Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) Research Grant for their study “Virtual Influencers for Promoting K-Contents: Focusing on the […]

Join us virtually on Wednesday, March 22nd from 10:00am – 2:15pm for the 3rd annual NBCU Academy Global Next Level Summit! During this complimentary event, attendees will learn the art of how masterful storytelling is critical to success in journalism, entertainment, sports broadcasting and creative careers. Your ability to weave a narrative for the audience is a […]

Event: The Samuel Proctor Oral History Program presents The Future of Florida Springs: A Discussion on Springs Health. Event date: April 1, 2023 11:00 am – 2 pm EST Event Location: Pugh Hall at the University of Florida (296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, FL) For in-person register below: https://bit.ly/3ZErcHe Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3HDa6TM A panel of four distinguished […]

Alexus Cleavenger, B.S. Journalism 2022, has received seventh place in the 2022-23 Hearst Journalism Awards Television II News Competition. Entries focused on breaking or developing news stories related to campus, community, national or international issues, sports, business, investigative, science or weather stories. Cleavenger is currently working as a reporter at CBS 47/FOX 30 Action News […]

CJC students, faculty and staff, please join us for the inaugural: CJC Senior Showcase & Open House March 27, 2023 6 to 8 p.m. Weimer Hall RSVP by March 23 At this event, you will have the opportunity to: Talk one-on-one with CJC seniors as they display their portfolios in a reverse career fair setting. […]

Learn, explore and live in New York City this fall semester. Apply to CJCXNYC for the Fall 2023 semester! This program is open to CJC juniors and seniors. Immersive Fall Elective Information: Spend 10 weeks immersed in the media and communications industry in New York City this fall with CJCxNYC. Gain valuable professional experience as […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations program has been named the 2023 PRWeek Outstanding Education Program. Public Relations senior Sarah Main was named Outstanding Student of the Year. The PRWeek Awards, now in its 24th year, is considered one of the most prestigious award programs in the public relations […]