Month: March 2023

Janet Coats, managing director of the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology (CTMT) at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, will speak about the College’s Brechner Center for Freedom of Information at the Alachua County Library District’s Freedom of Information Day on March 16 at 5 p.m. in downtown Gainesville. Coats […]

David Cuillier, incoming director of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Freedom of Information Project, will be speaking at the 2023 Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) Sunshine Week Symposium. . The online webinar will be on March 16 at 1 p.m. Cuillier will be one of six panelists discussing the Freedom […]

The ADHD hashtag on popular social media platforms are full of educational videos, but research shows that they are also full of misinformation. Kristin Moorehead’s multi episode podcast project explored the nuances of this online community by interviewing content creators, researchers and social media users alike.

Kim Fowler and Amy Fu produced the pilot episode of a docuseries exploring the impacts of industries that call Florida home. The first episode features the military and space industries on the Space Coast and the devastating effects of a man-made forever chemicals known as PFAS.

Junyi Wang’s research explored the attitudes of healthcare patients in China with chronic cardiovascular diseases about using telemonitoring technologies to communicate with their health providers. Her project addressed China’s limited number of medical resources and the challenges faced by individuals living in rural areas when trying to receive proper medical treatment.

Kaitlin Robb Price wrote a white paper that combines strategic communication and applied theory, as well as input from experts, to inspire efficient solutions for the problem of wish-cycling. The strategies presented provide guidance on best practices and are adaptable to local individual needs.

Sports are a place for women to break barriers and achieve feats that inspire young girls everywhere. However, many athletic environments are plagued with negative messaging regarding body image. Asia Smith’s analyzed the widespread issue of body dissatisfaction in the female athlete community. Her videography project gave athletes an opportunity to engage in open discussions […]

Ashleigh White created a platform to explore female leadership in the public relations industry. The project aims to provide aspiring women leaders in PR with pathways to success through mentoring and leadership development by amplifying leading research and enhancing the quality of shared resources used to discover new career opportunities. https://www.hereforherpr.com/

Xiongfei Wu analyzed Vogue China’s cover images to summarize the latest fashion trends of Chinese females. All findings were presented in an integrated digital magazine, thus creating a handbook for those interested in Chinese fashion.

Brandon Nappy’s capstone project proposed a strategic partnership between UF Performing Arts and the Center for Public Interest Communications with the goal of promoting the arts to audiences of various ages, races, education levels, and occupational backgrounds. His insights were based on both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including in-depth interviews and focus groups, to […]

Zi Meng’s project revealed how an alternative justice approach was reshaping school discipline procedures, effectively resolving conflicts while minimizing harm to all parties involved. The website served as a one-stop-shop for resources regarding restorative justice and its application in the educational system, including interviews and dedicated sections for different academic levels. https://monicameng1213.wixsite.com/website

Amanda Macia created a guidebook that serves as a tool for organizations to understand how they can form connections between their employees and their corporate purpose to establish an efficient and positive workplace culture.

By Taylor Fishman The NBA in Paris was my second study abroad program with CJC, so I felt pretty prepared for this experience. I previously went to Munich where I experienced the first NFL game played in Germany. Now, I was experiencing basketball in a different country with the NBA in Paris! I had never […]

By Ashley Hearn, Journalism Junior When I found out about the NBA in Paris study abroad program, I knew I had to take advantage of this opportunity, but I had my reservation. After spending last May studying abroad in Barcelona, I didn’t know if it was financially or academically feasible to embark on another academic […]

By Jensen Young, Journalism Senior The best way to describe the NBA in Paris study abroad is by saying that it was a lot of fun and an experience to remember. I have traveled to Europe and even Paris a few times in my life but that took nothing away from this.  During this program, […]

By Chloe Lamb, Public Relations Senior Traveling to Paris, France, to cover the NBA game was a once-in-a-lifetime experience I’ll cherish forever. I felt many emotions when finding out I was accepted to travel abroad with my peers. First, I was insanely excited to have the opportunity. Then, I was apprehensive that my work there […]

By Jolie Katzen, Journalism Senior When I first got the acceptance letter for the NBA in Paris program, I couldn’t contain my excitement. Nothing sounded better than ending my college career experiencing a country hosting their second-ever NBA game.   I was also excited to head back to a city that I was already familiar with. […]

By Dylan Meyer, MPMT Junior The cold breeze hit my face but looking around seeing a totally different city hit me entirely. From the moment I stepped foot onto the grounds of Paris, I immediately felt the city of love. I had the awesome opportunity to study abroad in Paris for a unique five-day program. […]

By Molly Cooper, Journalism Senior When CJC announced in Fall 2022 that a group of students would be going to Paris for an NBA game, I was very interested in attending. Basketball is one of my favorite sports and covering it in a different country would be a dream. However, I was a little hesitant […]

By Ryan Hirsh, Journalism Sophomore When I saw a flyer hanging on the bulletin board at Weimer Hall advertising a study abroad program centered around an NBA game, I knew I had to apply. As an avid NBA fan, having the opportunity to travel to Paris and cover the second-ever NBA game in Paris between […]

By Jack Meyer, Journalism Sophomore After my experience in Germany with the CJC last November, I decided to sign up for yet another week-long study abroad program. This time, we were Paris-bound to cover the NBA game between the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls. The game itself was entertaining enough, but I gained so much […]

By Reighan Sheppard, Journalism Senior Studying abroad in Paris in January was the best college experience I have had thus far. As soon as I stepped off the plane, I knew I was in for a treat. Though the sun’s tint barely shone through the clouds, it felt as the moment I had been waiting […]

By Jamie Goldman, Journalism Junior As I walk toward the restaurant in the hostel, I hear one of my favorite songs playing, “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor. It’s karaoke night, but something is different about the song. It’s in another language. That’s when it really hit me that I was in a different country. […]

By Chloe Stein, MPMT Sophomore Applying to a program like NBA in Paris can be somewhat daunting. I submitted an application to challenge myself in a new and exciting way, not necessarily to become so attached to the people I traveled with. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how seamlessly the entire group clicked. I […]