Month: April 2023

A series about failures by the State Bar of California to regulate and enforce the integrity of lawyers in the state earned the Los Angeles Times the 2023 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 journalism prizes […]

Debbie Treise, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising professor and former senior associate dean for Graduate Studies and Research, will retire from the College after a 31-year tenure. While at UFCJC, she has served as an assistant professor and ascended to associate professor in 1997 and full professor in 2002. She […]

WHAT ARE HIRING MANAGERS LOOKING FOR?  Friday, April 28, 2023  1pET/10aPT  From crafting resumes to writing the right clips, hear from our panel of newsroom decision makers on how to make your resume stand out as you begin your first job search.  Also hear how to approach an internship, either in person or virtual.  What […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists were honored in the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists (FABJ) professional and college competitions for content produced in 2022. In the Professional Competition, the winners and finalists include: Radio Newscast: Winner, Serra Sowers, “The Point Newscast” Feature: Cultural/Historical: Finalist, Katie Hyson, M.A.M.C. 2020, “Black […]

Six University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumni have been named as one of UF’s 2023 Gator100, which honors the 100 fastest-growing, Gator-owned or Gator-led businesses in the world. Inclusion on the Gator100 list is competitive and considered one of the most prestigious recognitions for alumni who are business leaders. The 2023 […]

By Mindy Nissenberg, CJC M.A.M.C. student, and Lila Greenberg, B.S. Telecommunication 2022 Whitney Holtzman, B.S. Journalism 2010,  has been her own trailblazer, chasing her passions, reinventing herself and carving out unique spaces, knowing that her next big thing may be something she can’t predict. Holtzman is a best-selling author, NFL agent, chief marketing officer for […]

The Public Relations Lecturer Search Committee will meet Friday, April 21, at  11:30 a.m. on Zoom to discuss candidate interviews. Topic: PR Search Committee Meeting 5 Time: Apr 21, 2023 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://ufl.zoom.us/j/96266517907?pwd=SmJnOEg5YzRieDQ2VzJJemhYenZGZz09 Committee members:  Katrice Graham, Pat Ford, Mickey Nall, Chris Chu, Courtney Baer

Linjuan Rita Men, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professor and director of Internal Communication Research, Won-Ki Moon, Advertising assistant professor, and Haoran “Chris” Chu, Public Relations assistant professor, and doctoral student Jie Jin, are the recipients of four of the 19 2023 Page/Johnson Legacy Scholar Grants. The 2023 grants […]

The Television Academy Foundation invites you to their online 2023 College Television Summit program! The Summit is a two-day, immersive virtual experience that provides essential education and insights for students who want to propel their careers in the television industry. The College Television Summit features industry leaders, including Emmy winners, creative and business executives, agents, […]

Yu-Hao Lee, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor, was named a 2023 University of Florida Research Foundation (UFRF) Professor. UFRF Professors are faculty who have a distinguished current record of research and a strong research agenda that is likely to lead to continuing distinction in their […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Bateman Case Study Competition team has been named one of the three finalists in the 2023 national contest. The UFCJC team, led by Public Relations Lecturer Christine Bucan, was comprised of Public Relations seniors Courtney Baer, Tammy Nguyen, […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology junior Isabel Crist and Journalism senior Elena Barrera have tied for 19th place in the 2022-23 Hearst Journalism Awards Multimedia III – Individual Digital News or Enterprise Story competition. Crist was honored for her story on a veterinary oncologist taking medicine […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced that Advertising Associate Professor Benjamin Johnson has been named the interim director of the College’s STEM Translational Communication Center (STCC), effective immediately. Johnson’s research is focused on why and how people select and share messages in new media settings, especially as it relates […]

Six University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism students have qualified to compete in the 2022-23 Hearst Journalism Awards National Championships on June 2-8 in San Francisco. Journalism senior Alexis Ashby, who placed second in Multimedia 2 Innovative Storytelling and Audience Engagement with “Behind the Bet: Stories of Illegal Sports Betting on […]

FleishmanHillard New York is hosting a virtual open house session on Tuesday April 25th at 4:30pm EST to share more about the agency and about their post-graduate opportunities, which include theAlfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship and Graduate Development Professional programs. The Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellow and Graduate Development Professional programs are hybrid/in-office internship programs that are a minimum of 6 months in […]

CJCelebration: Spring Send-Off Thursday, April 20, 2023 6 – 7 p.m. Classroom 3032, Weimer Hall After a memorable and hard-earned year at the CJC, we are inviting students to our CJCelebration where you can learn about exciting projects or experiences your peers have have been involved with, and how you can pursue similar activities in […]

Six University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumni were honored as part of the UF Alumni Association’s 2023 “40 Gators Under 40” Awards. The awards honor young alumni whose achievements positively reflect UF. The 2023 honorees include: Alex Andrade, B.S. Advertising 2011, attorney at Moore Hill & Westmoreland, P.A. and member of […]

Join The Alligator as it launches a special edition asking questions about and seeking solutions for climate change in the UF, Gainesville and Alachua County communities. At the Gannett Auditorium April 17 from 6 to 8 p.m., the paper will gather community leaders for a panel discussion about the future of the environment and climate […]

Employers at this event are looking for interns and entry level employees! It’s time for the 7th annual South Florida Media Career Fair and Workshops. This years Media Career Fair will take place at Broward College Miramar campus, on April 22nd from 10 am-2 pm. We will also be hosting three Media workshops in a […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists, WUFT News staff, The Independent Alligator staff and editorial board, and floridagators.com interns were honored in the Region 3 2022 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence (MOE) Awards competition. The awards recognize the best collegiate journalism in Region 3 which comprises Alabama, […]

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism 1984 Drew Bagley, B.S. Public Relations, B.A. Political Science 2005, M.A. Mass Communication Law 2006, said the pivotal moments in his life started when he was accepted to the University of Florida and continued during his college career. They led him to his current job as vice president and counsel […]

Carrie A. Miller, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the department of Public Relations in the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, has received a $166,000 two-year grant from the National Cancer Institute to study how young adults can help increase colorectal cancer screening in rural settings. The project aims to reduce geographic disparities […]

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism seniors finished in the Top 20 in the 2022-23 Hearst Journalism Awards Personality/Profile Writing Competition. Anna Guber received second place for “Steel and Smiles” and Avery Lotz tied for 17th place for “A Changing Tide.” Both stories were published in the UFCJC Atrium Magazine. Guber […]

Brands come and go. Learn how JanSport, an iconic U.S. brand, has lasted over 50 years and has grown into a global brand leader. Former president of JanSport and UF alum, Rico Pasqualini, will teach the key brand disciplines and strategies that helped JanSport grow into the world’s largest backpack brand! Monday, April 10 at […]