Month: April 2023

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students presented at the Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 4 at UF’s Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The Symposium is a chance for undergraduate students to present their research, receive valuable experience, network, and learn about research in a variety of fields. Benjamin Johnson, […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) master’s student Sophia Donskoi and Journalism junior Alan Halaly were two of the six students selected for the 2023 Florida Climate Institute (FCI) Student Climate Fellows Program. The FCI Student Climate Fellows program is an opportunity open to undergraduate and recent graduate students. They will work […]

Trimmel Gomes, B.S. Telecommunication 2005, is the new board chair for the Florida First Amendment Foundation (FAF). FAF is a non-partisan, non-profit organization and advocates for the visible and accessible source of authoritative information, expertise and assistance to the public and news media. The Foundation advocates for First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and […]

Lauren Witte, B.S. Journalism 2022, has placed seventh in the 2022-23 Hearst Journalism Awards Photojournalism 2 – Picture Story/Series competition. In the Photojournalism 1 – News and Features competition, Witte placed tenth. Prior to graduation, Witte was a photo intern at the Tampa Bay Times, the Texas Tribune and The Independent Florida Alligator. To view […]

The NBC Sports’ editorial team is seeking strong writers with journalism and communications backgrounds to contribute to the storytelling work they do. Their editorial team includes roles in research, digital content and TV writing. Desired characteristics: Passion for sports Strong writing skills and sound editorial judgment Attention to detail Ability to work efficiently and accurately […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations seniors Darian Hernandez, Carolina Gnerre and Taimarie Carasa, led by Public Relations Professional-in-Residence Pat Ford, received an honorary communications case mention  in the Arthur W. Page Society 2023 Student Case Study Competition for their case study, “More Than a Penny for Your Thoughts: Paypal’s […]

Rachel Grant, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism assistant professor, and colleagues Joy Jenkins and Ayleen Cabas-Mijares, are finalists for the Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly’s 2022 Outstanding Research Article Award for their article “Selling Breonna: Twitter Responses to Breonna Taylor on the Covers of O, The Oprah Magazine and Vanity Fair” […]

ProPublica reporter Brett Murphy is the winner of the 2023 Brechner Freedom of Information Award for “Words of Conviction,” his investigation into the use of a technique used by police and prosecutors to treat people who called 911 for help as criminals themselves. Murphy first learned about “911 call analysis” when investigating a botched murder […]

By Chloe Stein, Media Production, Management, and Technology Sophomore and Lilly Randolph, Sports Communication Senior Bearing only a Canon R6 camera and his iPhone, Nikko Tan, B.S. Telecommunication 2016, studies the court to capture Chicago Bulls basketball players’ fleeting moments. His recent photography work features candid shots of game-winning three-pointers by DeMar DeRozan, dunks by […]

Ryan Hunt, B.S. Journalism 1997, will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism Department as a sports lecturer in fall 2023. Hunt comes to UFCJC from Sports Illustrated (SI) where he served for more than 20 years, most recently as co-editor-in-chief. In this role, he managed editorial staff and digital […]

John Freeman, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism associate professor, was quoted in “Posts on Social Media Use Different Photos of Fetterman to Boost Bogus Claim” published on FactCheck.org on March 30. The article focuses on Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman’s hospitalization for treatment of depression after he suffered a stroke. Social […]

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism 1984 To Dayana Falcon, B.S. Advertising 2011, the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) is more than just a college. It’s an institution that provided her with an education, a home base to engage and empower others, and a place to be involved in impacting the future. […]