Month: July 2024

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications(UFCJC) has named Cheryl Oberlin as the inaugural director of distance education and training. In her new role, Oberlin will manage the planning and development of forthcoming professional and workforce development non-degree courses offered by the College and support instructional design needs of faculty teaching any courses […]

Rachel Grant, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism assistant professor, was quoted in “Kamala: the ‘brat:’ Harris’ Campaign Launches for Voters Biden Lost” published in the Spanish newspaper El Confidencial on July 29, 2024. The article, published in Spanish, focuses on how presumptive Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ team is using social […]

Roxane Coche, Associate Professor and Chair of Media Production, Management, and Technology, is featured on the CommuniGator Podcast.

Eleven University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications student journalists and recent graduates and the editorial staff of The Independent Florida Alligator were honored in the 2024 Florida Society of News Editors (FSNE) Journalism Contest Student Division. The winners include: Breaking News Reporting: First place, Makiya Seminera, B.S. International Studies 2023, Fresh Take Florida, […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) announced today that veteran meteorologist Tim Miller will be joining the College and its Division of Media Properties as chief meteorologist and director of the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN), starting July 26. As chief meteorologist and FPREN director, Miller will be the primary […]

“My study abroad experience in Cannes, France, was a transformative journey of self-discovery, cultural immersion, and professional growth. I learned about my strengths and passions, gained a deeper understanding of my cultural background, and developed new career aspirations.” That was a common reaction from the cohort of 27 students who participated in the “UF in […]

The search will begin for AST/ASO In Sports Broadcasting (radio/tv). The search committee charge meeting will take place Tuesday, July 23 at 10am. The meeting will take place via Zoom: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/96464900620?pwd=raK4Y8sqCTXuTsKq80BSjHmo3JZm3s.1    

A new study by Roxane Coche, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor and department chair, examines professional tennis player Naomi Osaka’s decision not to take part in 2021 French Open press conferences and a subsequent debate among Francophone journalists over the normalization of these events. The […]

The MPMT Department is currently in the interview process for our three candidates for a Visiting Lecturer position. The committee is Yu-Hao Lee, Eric Esterline, and me. We will be evaluating the three candidates on Thursday, July 18th, at 1:00 PM EST. The evaluation meeting will be held on Zoom: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/98048699179?pwd=o1yba3kP0V3SlyVLjnKC70AlwJ4Xju.1 This is an expedited […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Fresh Take Florida student investigative news service focuses on in-depth stories that scrutinize the actions of public officials in Florida to hold them accountable. The efforts of these student journalists, including Silas Morgan, B.S. Journalism 2023, and Karina Elwood, B.S. Journalism 2021, are profiled in […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications students and alumni were honored in the 74th annual Green Eyeshade Awards competition hosted by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). In the Student Division, Troy Meyers, B.S. Journalism 2023, was honored as Best Feature Reporter for the Fresh Take Florida story “University Accountability.” In the Best […]

A new study has found that media framing, influenced by public relations efforts, can potentially alter international perceptions of nations. The findings by Spiro Kiousis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations professor and executive associate dean, Miami University Assistant Professor Phillip Arceneaux, Ph.D. 2019, and University of Nebraska Associate Professor Dane […]

The JOU search committee for the position of our Visiting Lecturer, Visual Journalism will meet at 2:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 16, via Zoom to evaluate candidates. This is an expedited search for the fall. The job posting was here: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/532087/visiting-lecturer-visual-journalism    

In spring 2024, six students participated in “Covering the U.S. Open,” a Journalism special-study class taught by Journalism Sports Lecturer Ryan Hunt. The class included travel to Pinehurst, North Carolina, the site of the 2024 U.S. Open, as well as to local and final-round qualifiers. Students were required to create original content, both on-deadline and […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced the appointment of Rick Hirsch as the inaugural director of the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability. Hirsch, a veteran journalist with more than four decades of experience, will lead efforts to expand the scope and elevate the reputation of one of the […]

Juliana Fernandes, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, received the 2024 Best Reviewer Award from the International Journal of Advertising. The award was presented at the European Advertising Academy 22nd International Conference on Research in Advertising (ICORIA), which was held in Greece from June 27-29. Fernandes also was a co-presenter […]

A new study has identified the differences between viral and non-viral advertising and provides guidance for advertisers on the design process and strategic objectives. The findings by Juliana Fernandes, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, and Florida International University associate professor Sigal Segev are featured in “The Persuasion Cues that […]

Lindita Camaj will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) in fall 2024 as an associate professor in the Journalism Department. An award-winning scholar with an international reputation, Camaj has more than 10 years of experience as a faculty member and director of graduate studies at the University of Houston’s Jack […]

Larry Bornacelli has joined the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Division of Media Properties as a senior broadcast engineer for public media stations WUFT-FM/TV and commercial stations WRUF-AM/FM/TV. Bornacelli is responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of all broadcast equipment, including radio frequency systems in accordance with federal, state, local […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications alumna Kathy “Kat” Markett Orr, B.S. Telecommunication 1987, has joined the College as a Hearst Visiting Professor in the Innovation News Center. Orr will be in charge of production for the new Gator Game Day show.  She will also teach a summer B production course to prepare […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism Professor and Director of the Media Effects and Technology Lab (METL)  Sri Kalyanaraman will be leaving the College to become senior associate director of research at the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Communication Arts and Sciences. His last day at UFCJC will be Aug. […]